Venue Description

Lancashire’s most exciting and unique leisure venue, offering a range of fun-packed activities under one grass-covered roof! You’ll be blown away by our gorgeous venue with its vibrant mix of colourful design features and floral art. Home to the North of England’s only dedicated curling hall, we also offer ten pin bowling, golf simulators, crazy golf, a three-screen premium cinema and more. With five great places to eat and drink, you can refuel and let the fun begin again! The Flower Bowl Venue Manager Emily Topping says: “Our aim was to create a vibrant entertainment hub where different generations could come together to make happy memories. The Flower Bowl is all about taking time out to relax and have fun, whatever age you are! “It’s been a joy to welcome so many families from across Lancashire and to see them enjoying spending time together trying out different activities like curling, ten pin bowling and crazy golf. We’re always looking for new and innovative ideas to add to the centre. Watch this space to see what’s coming next!”

Accessibility

Access We’re all on one level (apart from row B upwards at the cinema) The car park is all on one level and there are 11 disabled car parking spaces along the front of the building The front rows in all 3 cinema screens are wheelchair friendly – no steps involved, seats can be removed for wheelchairs or guests can transfer to the armchair Activities (VR ride excluded) are wheelchair accessible. Please note, our crazy golf course does consist of some sharp corners and uneven flooring so some larger wheelchairs may struggle to get around the whole course without some support. Accessible equipment is available, e.g. a wheelchair putter, bowling ramps, curling aids Both restaurants have a mix of booth style seating and chairs Noise Low-medium level background music is played throughout the centre The centre can be quite loud, especially at busy times e.g. weekends and school holidays Lighting There are 6 large trees in the atrium that have bright colour changing lights wrapped around them Toilets and Changing Facilities 3 disabled toilets – the main toilet is equipped with a changing bed, hoist & privacy screens 2 baby change toilets 1 disabled shower room Special Cinema Screenings Subtitled screenings – once a fortnight on Tuesdays Parent & Baby screenings – every first Tuesday of each month (plus school holiday specials) Autism friendly screenings – please let us know if you would like us to schedule a screening. These can take place in the morning when it is quieter, the lighting will be raised and the volume reduced Check our cinema page for more information: https://theflowerbowl.uk/cinema/ Carers We offer free access for carers as a reasonable adjustment where disabled people require significant support in accessing our activities. This means carers may go round the activity but would not be taking part. If an essential carer wishes to partake in an activity directly, in addition to supporting guests with access requirements, we ask that they pay to play. However, we appreciate that our activities are sociable so if the booking party consists only of one disabled person and one essential carer, the carer may participate free of charge. To do so, we will ask for supporting evidence on arrival such as an access card or a valid blue badge. Please note that the CEA card only applies to free companion tickets in our cinema as it is a cinema industry membership scheme www.ceacard.co.uk

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://theflowerbowl.uk/plan-your-visit/#tab-accessibility

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://theflowerbowl.uk/plan-your-visit/#tab-accessibility

Accessible Performances

Our cinema has subtitiled viewings.

Awards List

The Flower Bowl Shortlisted for Inclusive Tourism Award The team at The Flower Bowl is celebrating after being named as a finalist in Marketing Lancashire’s 2023 Tourism Awards in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism category. This award celebrates tourism experiences that ensure all visitors can have a great time without any barriers or restrictions. It recognises businesses that improve their facilities for a wide range of customers who may have additional needs. These include disabled people, seniors, families with young children, and those with a medical condition. The Lancashire Tourism Awards is the biggest and only county-wide celebration of tourism excellence in Lancashire. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at a ceremony to be held at King Georges Hall in Blackburn. The Flower Bowl named Visitor Attraction of the Year! 8th February 2023 The Flower Bowl team is celebrating after winning the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Award for Visitor Attraction of the Year 2022. We collected the coveted title at a special ceremony hosted by Britain’s Got Talent finalist and panto veteran Steve Royle at Blackpool Winter Gardens. The Flower Bowl’s manager Emily Topping says: “We’re absolutely thrilled to win this award. Throughout the recent challenges facing the hospitality sector, we’ve worked really hard to develop and strengthen our offering. This award is a fantastic accolade and a great boost for the whole team.” The Flower Bowl will now be entered into the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

Toilets

Toilets and Changing Facilities 3 disabled toilets – the main toilet is equipped with a changing bed, hoist & privacy screens 2 baby change toilets 1 disabled shower room Currently awaiting confirmation from Changing Places.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The Flower Bowl is situated near a canal with dog walks available.

Other assistance dog facilities

Ask a member of the team if your assistance dog requires a water bowl.