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World of Owls

32 Mount Shalgus Lane, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3LE

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About this venue

World of Owls is one of the largest most diverse collections of owls in the UK and Ireland. There is also other birds of prey, reptiles, insects & other animals to see. There is a small children's play park, tea, coffee and light refreshments available, as well as a gift shop. It is a voluntary registered charity with all the staff working for no reward to look after the animals and educate the guests. It is rustic and rural and the vast majority of the animals there have been rescued.

Access Guide

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Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Antrim.
  • Comments View
    • The World of Owls is located on the edge of Randalstown Forrest.
    • The parking is at the end of Mount Shalgus Lane off Staffordstown Road.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Randalstown Forest Park.
    • The car park is located within Randalstown Forest.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The car park within the forest is 60m from the main entrance.
    • The car park surface and path is tarmac.
    • A space for a Blue Badge holder can be made available in the venues staff car park by prior arrangement.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Reception (Pay Window)

  • The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance at the front of the main building.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Outside Access (Shop Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop to the rear of the main building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Shop Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is easy.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Inside Access (Shop)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • Coffee and teas are available and a seating area may be found outside the shop.

Pathways

  • The pathways around the sanctuary vary from 100cm - 400cm in width.
  • The pathways are gravel tracks that can become muddy in certain weather conditions making the ground uneven in areas.
  • There are easy to moderate slopes around the grounds.
  • There are benches and picnic tables throughout the park around the bird pens and on the field in front of the reception.

Standard Toilet(s)

Level Change (Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the facility.
  • The ramp/slope is moderate.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Additional Info

  • Staff do not 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.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the woods at the front of the venue.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.