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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the information centre, ticket sales, Big Blue Hotel, Globe Theatre, The Horseshoe Bar, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena, Ripley's Believe it or Not, White Tower Restaurant, Coasters, Big Pizza Kitchen, Costa, Paradise Room, thrill and family rides and fast food outlets.
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Big Blue Hotel link (new tab) - click here.
• Globe Theatre - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Horseshoe Bar - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena link (new tab) - click here.
• Ripley's Believe it or Not link (new tab) - click here.
• White Tower Restaurant - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Coasters - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.

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Introduction

• Big Pizza Kitchen - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Costa - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• Paradise Room - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
• The Attic - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 00:00.

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Parking (Balmoral Road)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located opposite the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 480cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Balmoral Road car park has two charging stations for electric cars (photographs 7 and 8).
  • The height to the highest function is 130cm.
  • There are also car parks located at Ocean Boulevard, Bond Street and Blackpool Arena.

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Outside Access (Ticket Sales & Information Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Shop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the ticket sales entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Promenade Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Promenade.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Tickets Sales)

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The counter is 86cm high.

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Outside Access (Park Entrance - Noah's Ark)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located beyond the ticket sales area.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • Once inside the first set of doors you pass through security (photographs 3 and 4).
  • The security entrance doorways are 79cm wide.
  • There is also a turnstile system to go through (photograph 5).
  • The width of the turnstiles are 82cm.
  • There are 3 wheelchair and pushchair access points, one at each end of the turnstiles and one in the centre (photograph 6).
  • Once through the turnstiles or wheelchair/pushchair access points you will enter into the park through a set of doors (photograph 7).
  • The doors open away from you (push), are double, permanently held open and have a width of 138cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a medium clearly marked step without handrails leading to further seating on the first floor (photograph 4).

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is fast food.

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• Comments View
  • There is outdoor seating at the front and side of the venue (photograph 6).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional seating and the standard toilets.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet facilities in this area.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the back of the Burger King to the right of the service counter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Burger King entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the service counter.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 118cm x 198cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a nappy bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the the top of the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in Blackpool Pleasure Beach car park.