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Introduction

• Related link Blackpool FC Conference Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/blackpool-fc-conference-centre
• Related link Blackpool FC Hotel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/blackpool-fc-hotel

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• Comments View
  • Please be aware that this access guide was surveyed on a ‘non-match’ day, and that disabled supporters have advised us that on a busy match day/night the access experience can vary. We would encourage you to fully research this with the club concerned before attending a fixture.
  • If you require further information or would like to know more please visit The National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website at:.
  • www.nads.org.uk.
  • NADS is the national registered charity which represents the views, issues and concerns of disabled football supporters to football and governmental authorities and provides independent advice on disability issues as they affect the football, cricket and rugby communities.
  • Their key objectives are to promote an inclusive agenda, raise disability awareness through sport and ensure an equality of experience for all fans.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool South.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.

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Parking

• 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 free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the side of the stadium.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 430cm x 340cm (14ft 1in x 11ft 2in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main reception entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main reception entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the stadium.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.

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Inside Access (Reception Area)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Reception Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the reception entrance to the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 223cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Bloomfield Road - Away Supporters Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Bloomfield Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • All sets of turnstiles have a wheelchair accessible entrance.
  • Wheelchair user use a set of double doors to the left of the turnstiles.
  • On matchdays the entrance are maned by stewards who can provide assistance.
  • Hearing impaired supporters can watch games from the media centre where they will be provided with headset commentary of the match.

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Outside Access (Bloomfield Road - Home Supporters Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Bloomfield Road.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • All sets of turnstiles have a wheelchair accessible entrance.
  • Wheelchair user use a set of double doors to the left of the turnstiles.
  • On matchdays the entrance are maned by stewards who can provide assistance.
  • Hearing impaired supporters can watch games from the media centre where they will be provided with headset commentary of the match.

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Inside Access (Stadium)

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

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Sports Ground

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• Home Support Seating View
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located in the South and West Stands for supporters.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 54m (1ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the stands.
  • There is an audio description service.
  • The audio description equipment is available from the ticket office.
• Away Support Seating View
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located in Block B of the North Stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 54m (59yd 2in).
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the stand.
  • There is an audio description service.
  • The audio description equipment is available from the ticket office.
• Comments View
  • Any supporter with an assistance dog is kindly asked to contact the Disability Liaison Officer, Chris Beveridge on 07875236576 (or email [email protected] ) to ensure necessary arrangements are in place.

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Accessible Toilet (Away Supporters - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the concourse.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 150cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
  • There is 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 on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • Toilets blocks are at various locations around the concourse. All toilet blocks have an accessible toilet available.

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Accessible Toilet (Home Supporters - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Bloomfield Road home supporters entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the stands.
  • There is level access to this 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 stewards.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet can also be accessed using your own radar key.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Toilets Stadium)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the concourse.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the concourse.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • Toilets blocks are at various locations around the concourse. All toilet blocks have an accessible toilet available.

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Additional Info