Accessibility Guide: The Dance Hour at the Centre Vale Park Bandstand
We want everyone to enjoy our event. Because this is an outdoor park venue, we have put together this guide to help you plan your visit. If you have any specific questions or need additional support, please contact us at hello@imtforever.co.uk or 07510 187211.
📍 Arrival & Getting Here
• Park Postcode: For general sat-nav navigation to the area, use OL14 7BS.
• Public Transport: The park is within short walking distance (approx. 5 minutes) of both Todmorden Bus Station and Todmorden Train Station.
• Entrances: There are two main step-free entrances located on Burnley Road. Both paths are wide, flat, and suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and prams:
Entrance 1 (Near Todmorden Cricket Club): Located directly on Burnley Road, this provides a direct, flat path into the grounds.
Entrance 2 (Before Ewood Lane): Located further up Burnley Road, just before the turn-off for Ewood Lane.
Parking: There is no dedicated parking inside the park itself. Public street parking is available directly opposite the park entrances on Burnley Road.
🚶 Moving Around the Event Space
• Walkways: The pathways leading through Centre Vale Park to the bandstand area are flat, wide, and fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• The Ground Surface: The immediate area around the bandstand features concrete flooring.
• Seating: Built-in seating is available on the concrete steps facing the bandstand. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own portable folding chairs or picnic blankets if they require more comfortable or flexible seating.
🚻 Toilets
• Public toilets are located within Centre Vale Park, open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• A dedicated, wheelchair-accessible cubicle is available on-site fitted with a standard RADAR lock. Visitors requiring this facility must bring their own RADAR key.
🔊 Sensory Information & Chill-out Spaces
• Amplified Music: This event features live, amplified sound through speakers.
• Visual Triggers: The speakers feature a flashing light effect. This can be turned off upon request. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please notify a volunteer, and we will happily switch the effect off.
• Quiet Spaces: If you experience sensory overload or just need a break from the noise, Centre Vale Park is very large. There are plenty of quiet, open green spaces and quieter paths just a short walk away from the bandstand area.
🐾 Assistance Dogs & Water
• Assistance Dogs: Guide dogs and all registered assistance dogs are incredibly welcome at our event.
• Important Note on Water: There is no running water source available directly at the bandstand site. Please ensure you bring plenty of water for yourself and your assistance dog to stay hydrated throughout the day.