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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a golf course, a golf simulator, sports hall, outdoor football pitches and a rugby pitch.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Antrim Lawn Bowling Club, Allen Park Golf Club and Allen Park Restaurant.
• Related link Yew Tree Café & Bistro.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/antrim-and-newtownabbey-borough-council/access-guides/yew-tree-cafe-bistro
• Related link Allen Park Golf Club.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/antrim-and-newtownabbey-borough-council/access-guides/allen-park-golf-club

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:15.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:15.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:15.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:15.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:15.
• Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Antrim.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 163cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Outside Access (Golf Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • These doors give access from the sports centre to the golf club.

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Reception

• The reception is located on the left as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played within the reception area.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Area (Sports Hall)

• The sports hall is located ahead after passing reception.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: 4 badminton courts and a full size 5-a-side football, netball and basketball area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 140cm (6ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Room (Pro Golf Driving Suite)

• The room is located on the first floor at the end of the corridor.
• The distance from the lift is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• There is a second single manual door to enter the room.
• This opens away from you, has a high visual contrast and is 116cm wide.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the green driving areas, via a shallow 4cm step.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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FootBall Pitches

• The pitches are located to the rear of the venue.
• The distance from the reception area to the main gate is approximately 71m.
• The main gate is manual, light and 150cm in width. The gate is locked open when pitches are being used.
• The pitches are behind another gate which is maual, light and 110cm in width.
• For bookings please contact reception.

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Accessible Shower (Standard Changing Rooms)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails and a pull cord emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The female and male facility are identical.

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Standard Changing Room (Female and Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the far right of reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Football)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the football pitches.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Accessible Shower (Football Changing Rooms)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the football changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (75ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the right-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is not by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 223cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 81cm (2ft 7in) .
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.