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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Holywood.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Cultra.

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Opening Times (March - September)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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  • The venue is closed on Mondays but opens on Northern Island Bank Holidays.
  • Please contact the venue for details of Bank Holiday opening times.

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Opening Times (October - February)

• The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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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.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the designated parking.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Level Change (Ticket Office)

• There is a steep slope leading from the ticket office to the town but this can be overcome by a moderate slope located at the end of the parking which leads to the town.
• The photo on the left shows the steep slope and the photo on the right shows the moderate slope.

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Outside Access (Visitor Information Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors are push pad operated.

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Level Change (Visitor Information Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the entrance.
• The steps are located behind the bar.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception (Visitor Information Centre)

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the Visitor Information Centre Entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played depending on events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (The Town)

• In some parts of the town the paths are cobbled. There are steps into some of the exhibit houses located throughout the town.
• There are some easy and moderate slopes located around the town.

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Outside Access (Ballycultra Tea Room)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Tea Room.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Ballycultra Tea Room)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft 0in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ballycultra Tea Room)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the side of the cafe.
  • The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the Ballycultra Tea Room Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Tea Lane)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located along Tea Lane.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Tea Lane Standard Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fishermans House)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located opposite the fishermans house.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the parenting room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Accessible Toilet (Ballycultra Tea Room)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the ballycultra tearoom entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the side.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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).
  • 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).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Fishermans House)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite the fishermans house.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft 0in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

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Related Access Guides

• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Cultra Manor link (new tab) - click here.
• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Rural Area link (new tab) - click here.
• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Rail and Road Galleries link (new tab) - click here.
• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Land, Sea and Sky Galleries link (new tab) - click here.
• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Learning Centre and Residential Centre link (new tab) - click here.