Access Guide
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, Burger King, 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.
- Burger King - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
Introduction
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Comments
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- The venue can provide wheelchairs for use on a first come first served basis.
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.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Parking (Balmoral Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- 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.
Outside Access (Ticket Sales & Information Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Promenade Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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
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- The counter is 86cm high.
Outside Access (Park Entrance - Noah's Ark)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is 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.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- Outdoor seating is available at the side and rear of the venue (photograph 6).
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are within Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue on the lower ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the the bottom of the steps.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located outside at the rear of the venue.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in Blackpool Pleasure Beach car park.