SEA LIFE Scarborough
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A designated accessibility route, lift access, a large accessible toilet, assistance-dog access and free carer admission are published.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentAll principal displays can be reached, but alternative routes, a one-wheelchair area and scooter restrictions require planning.
The centre offers a mapped accessibility route, lift access, a large accessible toilet, assistance-dog access and a free carer policy. Penguin Island permits one wheelchair at a time, the upper-floor lift may not suit motorised scooters and mobility scooters cannot complete the standard route.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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Alternative routes are needed because of the building's age. Only one wheelchair can use Penguin Island at a time, and the lift to the Turtle Sanctuary and restaurant may be unsuitable for motorised scooters; mobility scooters cannot be taken through the full route.
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