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Tropical World
Princes Avenue
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 2ER
Tel: 0113 2661850
Web: http://www.leeds.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking (Princes Avenue Main Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair with assistance.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is generally busy.
The car park is 250m from the venue's entrance.
Unlimited parking is available at the main pay and display car park for Blue Badge holders.
Blue Badge parking is also available at the Tropical World entrance on Princes Avenue.
Outside Access
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
There are moderate slopes leading throughout the various sections of Tropical World.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located after the Swamp area.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the front reception desk.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 193cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located after the Swamp area.
The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located after the Swamp area.
The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (Tropical World Cafe)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available on the wall only.
Menus are clearly written.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed but please be aware there are free roaming birds and animals inside Tropical World.
Opening times are seasonal. In British Summer Time the opening times are 10:00 - 18:00 and in winter the opening times are 10:00 - 16:00.
