Information Centres
Canolfan Croeso
BRIDGEND WELCOMES THE WORLD
PEN -Y- BONT AR OGWR YN CROESAWU’R BYD
www.visitbridgend.com
ACCESS STATEMENT
Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre
LOCATION
q 30 yards from pay & display car park (accessible via level paving to rear of centre) at Old Police Station on John Street
q 4 dedicated disabled bays
q Accessible toilets located 5 yds from centre
q Local bus route 100 yds away at North end of John Street
q Nearest railway station at Bridgend Town Centre (6 miles)
APPROACH & ENTRANCE
q Well signed on John Street
q Level ground floor access to centre
q Door 780mm wide (non-automatic)
INTERIOR
q 2 soft seats within centre
q Non-slip tiled carpet throughout
q Good lighting and colour contrasts
q Low counter at 750mm
q Most information available at low level (below 1200mm)
q Good interior circulation for wheelchairs and buggies
INFORMATION & SERVICES
q One to one assistance available from highly trained staff
q Accommodation booking service
q Local sailing tours booking service (Waverley & Balmoral ships)
q Email enquiries welcomed
q Accessible internet site (large font version available)
q Welsh & foreign language skills
OPENING TIMES
q Easter to end of October: Monday to Friday 9-5,
Saturday 9-4, Sunday 9-4 (School Summer Holidays only)
Winter Season – November to March: Tuesday & Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4 The Centre is closed for lunch from 12 until 1
Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre at
The Old Police Station
John Street
Porthcawl
CF36 3DT
Tel: (01656) 786639 Fax: (01656) 782387
Email: porthcawltic@bridgend.gov.uk
|
