Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include St John's Church, the Military Memorial, St John's Church Heritage Centre, St John's Church Business and Community Centre, Street Life Shelter and conference rooms (The Assembly Room and the All Age training room and the CLC Christian Bookshop.
- St John's Church Business and Community Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is North Pier.
Opening Times (St John's Church)
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Opening Times (CLC Christian Bookshop)
- Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Houndshill Shopping Centre Car Park.
- The car park is located on Coronation Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance and beyond the second entrance door.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Entrance (St John's Church Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located beyond the second main entrance door.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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 in the CLC Christian Bookshop.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
St John's Church
- Chairs without armrests are available.
- Wheelchair spaces can be made available at the front, rear and side aisles.
- There is a partition wall to the left as you enter the church that can be opened to accommodate the Assembly Room in the adjacent St John's Church Business and Community Centre (photographs 4 and 5).
Traditional Church
- There are 3 medium clearly marked steps with a handrail going up to the left leading to the altar (photograph 1).
- There is fixed bench seating in this area (photograph 2).
- There is a shallow step leading to the pews (photograph 4).
- The traditional part of the church also houses a military memorial (photographs 5, 6 and 7).
Heritage Centre
- The Heritage Centre is located to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- The door is 93cm wide, opens towards you and is permanently held open.
- There is a deep step leading to a viewing area (photograph 5).
- Chairs without armrests are available.
CLC Bookshop
- The bookshop is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The door is 93cm wide, opens away from you and is permanently held open.
- The counter is immediately beyond the bookshop entrance and is 90cm high.
- The telephone number for the bookshop is 01254 624 160.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the youth room.
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Comments
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- The handrail is on the left leading to the first floor.
- The handrail is on the right leading to the second floor.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 185cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 1in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.