Wake The Tiger
Overview
Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, all with a surreal and beautiful twist, Wake The Tiger is set to offer an immersive adventure for all ages.
Contact details
127 Albert Road Bristol South West BS2 0YA GB
https://www.wakethetiger.com/accessibility
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Access guidance
- There is level access for manual wheelchairs up to 65cm wide throughout the majority of the Amazement Park®, however there are a few small areas with some access limitations – these are highlighted on the access map on the next page and explained individually below the map. There are also areas which are accessed by manually opening doors, and we have members of staff inside the attraction who will be happy to assist with opening doors and cupboards if required. For those who need to arrive using a large mobility vehicle or electric scooter but are able to transfer to a manual wheelchair we have one manual wheelchair on site which can be used by visitors and can be booked in advance for free by contacting our team at info@wakethetiger.com, subject to availability. Please contact us prior to booking your tickets so that we can ensure this is available for you, and please note that for the safety of our staff and visitors, staff are not able to assist with guests transferring in and out of their wheelchairs. We offer a free carer’s ticket for visitors who require assistance during their visit, please visit our website or give us a call for more details. Additionally, there are two staircases at the venue - one to take visitors up onto the first floor by the Transition Station and one to take visitors back down at the end of the experience, leading to the Gift Shop. Lifts are located in the same area as the staircases, for anyone that requires use of these.
- The are toilets located on each floor of the experience; 1. Next to the entrance area on the ground floor, and can also be accessed through the café area at the end of the experience. There is an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities located next to the main toilet block which is accessible for wheelchairs. 2. Next to the Crystal Chamber on the top floor, with wheelchair access. Please note that we do not currently have any hoist or adult changing facilities on site.
- We welcome assistance dogs and can provide a water bowl for them. These are provided at the Main Entrance. The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is located in Spark Evans Park, across the road from the attraction. Please ask staff for directions if necessary. Due to the nature of the venue we are unable to permit entry to assistance dogs in training. Please note there are loud noises, lighting effects and smells (nothing nasty!) that may be confusing for assistance dogs. Assistance dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
- Visitors with disabilities can bring a carer, personal assistant or support worker with them free of charge when relevant documentation is shown to our admissions staff. Current forms of documentation accepted are as follows; ● Letter/notice of entitlement for Disability Living Allowance ● Letter from your doctor ● Blue parking badge or Freedom Pass ● DID or Access card ● Rainbow Resource card ● Pink card ● PIP
- Some parts of the experience have low lighting. We encourage visitors to interact with the space as much as they wish so visitors can touch the scenery and props in all of the rooms in self-guided touch tours. Due to the visual aesthetics in the world of Meridia and the OUTERverse, some visitors with low vision or a visual impairment may struggle to experience the Park fully; however you are able to bring a carer, personal assistant, support worker or interpreter to assist, free of charge. Guests with disabilities are entitled to a free carer’s ticket when relevant documentation is shown to our admissions staff. Assistance dogs are welcome and drinking water is available.
- Two pairs of ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first serve basis from staff at the Box Office area, for visitors who are sensitive to loud noises but we recommend bringing your own if you can. We have one portable induction loop available at the Box Office. Please let a member of staff know if you would like to use this. They are compatible with most hearing aids provided with the “T-coil” (T switch)currently offer BSL tours but should you wish to bring somebody to interpret for you can book them a free carer’s ticket to accompany you on your visit.function. Subtitles are not present in the media throughout the attraction. We do not
- The Amazement Park® is very dark in some areas, with strange noises, and sound effects. There are also lots of lighting effects, flashing lights, primarily in the D.O.D.E.C. room (ground floor), and optical illusions on the walls of the Dazzle room (first floor) which are highly contrasted. For visitors with photosensitive epilepsy we recommend speaking to a team member before you enter The Amazement Park® to discuss your photosensitive epilepsy. Please be advised that the experience incorporates low level, flashing and various moving lighting effects which some visitors may find triggering. If you cannot be subjected to strobe lighting, we would recommend you speak to a team member with regards to this. Please be advised other areas in the venue could potentially include flashing lights during special events or seasonal activity, please enquire further with a member of our team.