Access Guide
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
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.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Antrim.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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.
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
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- 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).
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Comments
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- These doors give access from the sports centre to the golf club.
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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- The female and male facility are identical.
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.
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.
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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.
