The following should be read in conjunction with the information boards located at each ride. If you are in any doubt please speak to a ride operator. Please note that the Ride Operator’s decision is final as to whether a guest is able to use a ride. We do not wish to discriminate against visitors with disabilities and therefore the appropriate admission rate will be charged. Visitors who are disabled and assisted by a Carer, are both Minimum Heights: 1.2m Unaccompanied. eligible for our concession rate on our Standard Tickets. Proof 1.0m Accompanied. of disability may be requested to confirm eligibility. Persons who suffer from back or neck problems, heart This may include: conditions, nervous disposition or pregnant woman are advised 3 not to ride. Persons with broken/fractured limbs are advised not to use A copy of the Visitor’s Award Letter for Disability Living this ride. Allowance Guests must be able to brace themselves with their hands and 3 A copy of the Visitor’s Blue Badge feet, and remain seated upright. There is no wheelchair access 3 A copy of BD8 Certificate for being registered blind or to this ride. Guests must be able to negotiate approximately 55m of partially sighted steep rampways. With a final step, up and over required to enter a dingy. For Visitors who are disabled and who plan to visit the park Guests with severe visual or hearing impairments must be on a regular basis throughout the season with their Carer, we accompanied by a carer/helper at all times and should ride within recommend the purchase of our heavily discounted Frequent the same dingy. Visitor Ticket and Carer card. Access to the Ride is via the main queue line. The Carer card can only be used in conjunction with a Frequent Visitor Ticket purchased for the disabled visitor, but it can be shared amongst the authorised Carers, providing flexibility. If more than one Carer is required to accompany a disabled visitor, Minimum Height: 1.1m then additional Carer cards will need to be purchased. Each Carer card provides admission for one Carer only. Persons who suffer from back or neck problems, heart conditions or pregnant women are advised not to ride. Persons with broken/ Proof of Carer status may be requested to confirm eligibility. This fractured limbs are advised not to use this ride. may include : Guests must have upper and lower body control and be able to 3 brace themselves with their hands and feet, and remain seated ID card from Carers Support Centre upright. There is no wheelchair access to this ride. Guests must be 3 Benefit entitlement letter from the Department of Work and able to climb 10 stairs and negotiate a lip of 30cm to access the Pensions (DWP) to prove receipt of a Carer’s Allowance train. In the event the ride has to be evacuated from height you must (CA) be able to walk down steep stairs unaided and understand safety instructions. The restraint and seatbelt must be fully engaged, larger 3 Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence riders will not be able to ride if this is unachievable. Payment or Attendance Allowance benefit entitlement letter Guests with severe visual or hearing impairments must be 3 I Count card form the Register for Children and Young accompanied by a carer/helper at all times and should ride within People with Disabilities the same row. The Carer card is the same price as our Frequent Visitor Ticket Wait outside the Exit Gate – contact the Ride Operator whilst the ride is not in motion. as we are unable to discount our prices any further but this works out cheaper than a Carer having to pay the concession rate of a standard ticket price per visit. No other offers or discounts apply.

The maximum capacity of each barrel is limited. The Ride Operator will give guidance on capacities. Persons who suffer from back or neck problems, heart conditions, motion sickness or pregnant women are advised not to ride. Persons with broken/fractured limbs are advised not to use this ride. Nr , , PO38 2HN Guests must be able to brace themselves with their hands and Tel: (01983) 730330 feet. Wheelchairs can be taken into the external ride area. There are 4 steps to gain access to the ride. www.blackgangchine.com Guests with severe visual or hearing impairments must be accompanied by a carer/helper at all times and should ride within the same Barrel. Wait outside the Exit Gate – contact the Ride Operator whilst the ride is not in motion. First Aid

Refreshments Key: Disabled Steps to access Steep Narrow access to or within. Low light Strobe lighting. User Toilet Enclosed spaces or within or difficult (May not be suitable for wheelchairs) levels (Including other lighting effects) restrictions ground Toilet All numbered attractions have step free access unless stated otherwise. Baby changing facilities

1 Entrance & Shop 17 2 Dinostore NO ACCESS TO BEACH 3 Chine Café 4 Waterforce NO ACCESS TO BEACH GENERAL STORES STAGE VIEWPOINT 36

CROOKED HOUSE See ride restrictions 18 28 16 5 14 iScream 27 VIEWPOINT 32 27 6 World of Timber 31 HEDGE MAZE 15 NURSERY LAND

(Closed) 13 37 CHOCOBLOC MOUTH OF HELL 20 7 26 Mill Pond Gardens LA CANTINA THE CHINE CAFE 8 33 12 Wight Experience 19 24 3 Cinema PET SHOP 2 23 22

CAPTAIN JACKS 29 11 No specific disabled seating 1 ENTRANCE 30 PIRATE COVE 9 ADVENTURE Hall of Mirrors 34 PLAYPARK 5 21 10 iSCREAM

10 Jonah’s Whale 35 9 HALL OF MIRRORS 25

6 PERFORMANCE AREA 11 Cliffhanger 4 Roller Coaster 8 7

FREE P PARKING See ride restrictions 12 Pirate Barrells

25 Performance Area 31 Mouth of Hell 34 Snakes & Ladders See ride restrictions 17 Giant Bug Walk 21 Pirate Cove 26 Chocabloc 13 Adventure Play Park Nursery Land 27 Underwater Kingdom Toadstools Cave Reef 32 Cowboy Town 35 Fairyland 18 Crooked House Fairy Castle 22 Captain Jacks Shoe & Jack’s House Shipwreck 23 Musical Pet Shop Cowboy Buildings 28 (peak periods only. 19 Cask & Weevil Gold Panning Additional cost) Fairy Houses Vortex Tunnel 29 Ride on Dinos (peak periods only. 14 Water Garden Additional cost) 24 Pirate Cove Play Tunnels 15 Maze — Pirate Ships 36 General Stores Rotating lighting effect 30 Rumpus Mansion 20 Valley of the Dodos 33 La Cantina 16 Area 5 Wheelchair access to lower 37 Undercover deck of one ship. Strobe lighting Tots Play In certain situations (such as extreme weather conditions, For visitors in cars, we have Disabled Car spaces mechanical problems or power interruptions), it may be in our main car park adjacent to the pedestrian exit. necessary for guests to be evacuated from the rides, possibly If necessary, it is possible to stop outside the main This guide has been designed to ensure that you have a safe from the highest point. entrance in order to allow disabled passengers to and enjoyable day at Blackgang Chine. We would like all of alight. Drivers can then return their vehicles to the our guests to have a pleasant visit to our park and to enjoy as For safety reasons, guests with disabilities are required to car park. many of the attractions as possible. have at least one helper over the age of 14 accompany them onto the rides. For visitors arriving by coach or mini bus, the parking This guide gives details of ride restrictions, attractions access is directly adjacent to our main entrance. and any requirements for helpers to accompany guests. This Helpers accompanying guests with disabilities onto the rides should enable you to assess your own abilities and make an are required to sit in the same row, boat or barrel as the informed decision about which attractions you are able to, or disabled guest they are assisting. wish to use. Helpers must be able to assist disabled guests with loading and offloading (including their transfer from wheelchairs). Our rides hosts will give full instructions, but for everyone’s safety, we will leave all lifting to the helpers. The park is set on top of 400’ high cliffs overlooking the English Channel. The paths around the site are Helpers must also be able to communicate any safety undulating with some paths as steep as 1:5. restrictions and messages, and assist with any emergency or evacuation procedures. Visitors in manual wheelchairs who wish to visit all Members of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers areas of the park should be accompanied by strong and Attractions (BALPPA) welcome visits by disabled Guide Dogs are always welcome in our parks. helpers. Those using electric mobility scooters must people and will do all that is practical to ensure a safe and ensure they are confident in using the equipment and pleasurable stay. do not exceed its capabilities. Particular attention However, certain rides/attractions in our parks can be should be paid to the paths leading to and from physically demanding and vigorous. We therefore reserve Area 5 & Giant Bug walk, and Cowboy Town where the right to refuse admission to certain rides/attractions gradients are likely to be at their steepest. should we feel there is a danger to a particular individual or individuals for whatever reason. We offer a range of facilities for our guests, these include: l First Aid. We have been advised by the Health & Safety l Executive that refusal on the grounds of health and Cold Storage of Medicines. l Recharging of Electronic Equipment. safety does not constitute discrimination. We hope that The majority of the park’s attractions are outdoors. you understand and accept the decisions made in the Due to the unpredictable nature of the British interest of your safety. Wheelchair users are welcome to ask for assistance when making purchases in our Shops or Cafes. weather, paths may be wet and conditions could Unfortunately, we are unable to hire out wheelchairs. be windy. Visitors should ensure they are dressed appropriately including suitable footwear, and any mobility aids used should be fit for purpose.

At Blackgang Chine there are disabled facilities within our toilet blocks located by the Maze, within Pirate Cove and in Cowboy Town.