Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Cinema Experience
Take a trip to the top of the tower with views across the North West of England spread over Bowland, up to the Lake District and on a clear day down to Liverpool and across to the Isle of Man. Head out onto the five-centimetre thick glass viewing platform, where you can look out into the Irish Sea and see the famous Blackpool Promenade below. Entrance includes tickets to interactive 4D cinema experience. The Blackpool Tower building can accommodate all guests with a disability, with the exception of guests using mobility scooters. However, complimentary wheelchairs are available. Please note, the 4D Cinema is a highly sensory experience, using a number of effects including strobe lighting, sound, wind, rain, snow, vibrating floors, and various moving lights. Once at the 4D Cinema this can be bypassed by speaking to a staff member, and exiting through the back of the Cinema. Nearby disabled parking is available.
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Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Cinema Experience
Take a trip to the top of the tower with views across the North West of England spread over Bowland, up to the Lake District and on a clear day down to Liverpool and across to the Isle of Man. Head out onto the five-centimetre thick glass viewing platform, where you can look out into the Irish Sea and see the famous Blackpool Promenade below. Entrance includes tickets to interactive 4D cinema experience. The Blackpool Tower building can accommodate all guests with a disability, with the exception of guests using mobility scooters. However, complimentary wheelchairs are available. Please note, the 4D Cinema is a highly sensory experience, using a number of effects including strobe lighting, sound, wind, rain, snow, vibrating floors, and various moving lights. Once at the 4D Cinema this can be bypassed by speaking to a staff member, and exiting through the back of the Cinema. Nearby disabled parking is available.
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Science and Industry Museum
Explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world. Highlights include hands on science fun, ultimate gaming experience and early years activities. There is step-free access to all floors and wheelchair accessible lifts which have tactile labelling and some have audio announcements. There is a Quiet Room within the Textiles Gallery on Level 0 of the New Warehouse for use by anyone who needs some quiet time. Visual Stories, ear defenders and sensory toy packs are available. Accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, all gender facilities and Changing Places toilet equipped with hoist, changing bench and centrally located toilet. The toilet is accessible with a RADAR key. There are 3 blue badge parking spaces in front of the museum on Lower Byrom Street. These operate on a first come, first served basis. Working guide and assistance animals are welcome at the museum.
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World Museum
Discover incredible objects from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures! Limited number of wheelchairs are available to hire. The Planetarium is accessible for wheelchair users and can accommodate two wheelchair users per show. Please call ahead to the Box Office if you would like to arrange a companion ticket. - Some videos and interactives throughout World Museum have subtitles or British Sign Language. - Trained guide, hearing and assistance animals are allowed in the museum. - There are toilets on all floors and they are all accessible to wheelchair users. There is a Changing Places toilet on the first floor. - Lifts are available to all floors. - There are a limited number of blue badge parking spaces on William Brown Street, outside the museum. Please note the road surface is cobbled. Relaxed sessions and inclusion days available throughout the year. - Visual stories available to view before visit.
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Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
Enjoy exhibitions, craft activities, talks and presentations in the Library, Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium. The museum welcomes visitors with disabilities, including families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. Inside the museum and galleries there are a variety of displays and exhibitions which include interactive touch screens which can be accessed from a sitting or standing position, oral interpretation exhibits, interpretation boards with pictures and large text. Some of the accessibility features include: - Social story available to download to help visitors prepare for their visit. - Children's ear defenders available to borrow in all library and museum spaces. - Magnifying glass, pen and pad of paper available on request - Staff trained in disability awareness. - Within the museum there is a shop, toilets and changing places. - On street, Blue Badge parking spaces available on Le Mans Crescent. Main entrance door is automatic and accessible by wheelchair users.
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BLGC Beyond Connect
Beyond Connect is designed specifically for young people aged 19-25 with a diagnosed Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). Sessions run on Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm. These small-group sessions provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to those who require additional support. They offer a variety of inclusive sports and activities such as football, badminton, basketball, climbing, dance, and creative sessions, offering even more fantastic opportunities for young people with disabilities to take part in fun, engaging activities. There is also opportunities to talk about any issues or topics that matter to them.
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BLGC Infinity Connect Club
Connect Club is designed specifically for young people aged 8-18 on Mondays 5pm to 8pm, with a diagnosed Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). These small-group sessions provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to those who require additional support. They offer a variety of inclusive sports and activities such as football, badminton, basketball, climbing, dance, and creative sessions, offering even more fantastic opportunities for young people with disabilities to take part in fun, engaging activities. There is also opportunities to talk about any issues or topics that matter to them.
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BLGC Young Carers
BLGC offer a range of services that focus on a range of needs including emotional health and wellbeing, mental health, building self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience. BLGC's experienced, trusted team of practitioners work with children, young people and families to ensure that they give the right support at the right time wherever possible. Support for young carers include advice and signposting for a young carer, their family or other professionals by phone or email. No referral needed. They also offer advocacy for young carers who feel their voice is not being heard. There is a weekly young carers ‘drop in’ at their base. These are group sessions for young carers to chill out and meet other young carers, 1-1 support with action plans for young carers who need extra support and family support for those who are struggling.
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Our Space Disco
Our Space Disco is for people with disabilities aged 16 and over and runs on the last Saturday of every month. It is a great opportunity to meet up with others, socialise and have a dance to great tunes played by DJ Steven. Refreshments available to buy and use of the outdoor space during lighter months. Over 16's only. If you are an adult with a disability, you can either come independently or if you need support your carer/PA can attend with you. Please see website for more details and disco dates.
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Our Space Social Evening
A session for older teenagers and adults with a disability to relax, socialise and make new friends. Our Space adult Social Group runs every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. If you are an adult with a disability, you can either come independently, or if you need support, you can bring your carer/ PA with you. The Adult Social Group gives you the chance to relax, socialise and meet other people and to join in with a range of activities including karaoke, board games, table tennis and pool as well as making the most of the outdoor space during the lighter evenings.
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Our Space Friday Club
Friday Club session runs weekly from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Whether it’s playing table tennis, riding round the grounds on bikes or just sitting chatting, our Friday Club provides a weekly place to young adults aged 18 and over to meet up with friends and to enjoy themselves! This is a respite session so members are supported by our team of experienced staff and volunteers while parents have the opportunity to spend a couple of hours doing other things…a spot of shopping or maybe a meal out!
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Our Space Senior Club
Senior Club Session for teenagers runs every Thursday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. It provides a safe space for teenagers to meet up with friends, be physically active in our grounds and to relax and have fun! This is a respite session, so members are supported by a team of experienced staff and volunteers while parents have the opportunity to spend a couple of hours doing other things…a spot of shopping or maybe a meal out!
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Our Space Junior Club
Club Session for 8 to 12-year-olds runs every Tuesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Children have the chance to play, socialise, make friends and to try new activities. This is a respite session, so children are supported by a team of experienced staff and volunteers while parents have the opportunity to spend a couple of hours doing other things.
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