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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on performances.

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  • Please contact the venue or refer to the website for performance times.

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Location

• There is not 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.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located opposite to the Winter Gardens conference centre.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the theatre, to the left of the Church Street entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is also access to the Winter Gardens nearer to the parking on Coronation Street, which is via lift. Please see guide for details.

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Outside Access (Church Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Church Street.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Level Change (Winter Gardens Stalls)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading between the Theatre and Winter Gardens.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading up from the foyer.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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  • There is a moderate ramp to the left which bypasses the first step.
  • The lift to bypass the steps is located to the right.
  • The ramp from the Winter Gardens also bypasses these steps.

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Lift (Foyer)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the foyer.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 149cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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  • The Winter Gardens stalls ramp can be used to bypass this lift.

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Inside Access

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

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-B-C-UC.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the upper circle seating.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the stalls.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• It is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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  • There is designated seating at the front left, mid right and rear of the theatre.
  • There is room for up to 11 wheelchairs, depending on performances.

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Level Change (Theatre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Lift (Balcony and Circle)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the theatre foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-B-C.
• There are manual, double doors which are easy to open to from the first floor upwards.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 130cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Circle Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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Level Change (Balcony and Circles Seating)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading up to rear upper seating.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The upper circle seating is quite steep.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 195cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a dropdown rail.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 grab rails 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are further accessible toilets down in the adjoining Winter Gardens venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the rear of the theatre.
  • The female toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are further male and female standard toilets on the upper floors.
  • There are baby changing facilities within the West Horseshoe accessible toilet in the adjoining Winter Gardens venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.