24th March 2017

There is one accessible parking space situated in the car park

There is a long steep hill, leading up to the venue for the accessible access point. This is currently under construction and there are no visible sign posts telling you where to go. A second accessible parking space is planned on completion.

Although not sign posted or very clear, the reception entrance is around the building on the right hand side.

There is quite a lip leading into the door but my electric wheelchair managed to get up this okay.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, Richard took the time out of his day to show us around and answer our questions.

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet located in the reception area, where you collect ski equipment.

It is accessible for wheelchair users, it is large enough for a wheelchair to turn around in safely and there is enough room for a PA or family member to assist a wheelchair user.

The toilet has a handrail for both transfer sides.

The sink, hand dryer and toilet paper dispenser are all accessible for wheelchair users.

The toilet doesn’t require a RADAR key.

The lighting is nice and bright, the toilets are nice and clean and safe to use.

Restaurant

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

They serve food from 10am until 9pm.

They don’t offer a largerprint menu or a braille menu for the visually impaired. Nor do they offer a hearing loop for the deaf.

They allow guide dogs and all other service dogs into the building.

Ski

For wheelchair users they offer tubing sessions, with a fully qualified instructor.

They also offer a Disabled Ski Club! This is held once a month, for disabled users and people with minor disabilities. They ask for a fee of £5 towards this.

Unfortunately they don’t offer any snowboarding facilities for the disabled.

They have an accessible changing room for visitors located next to the accessible toilet.

 

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