Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Armagh.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Portadown.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on performances.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is St. Patrick's Train Pay and Display Car Park.
- The car park is located on Upper English Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are three Blue Badge bays measureing 370cm x 600cm opposite the rear entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Market Place.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 256cm (8ft 5in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on Market Place.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on Market Place.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are in the centre.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- Market Place is the pedestrian zone leading to the venue.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 256cm (8ft 5in) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the rear entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading from the car park to the rear entrance.
- There is / are 12 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
Reception (Box Office)
- The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The fixed loop is in the gallery/studio.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Level 2 is ground level.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the box office.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
- The lift is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 196cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- Level 2 is ground level.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located at the rear and sides.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to.
- It is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair,please enquire when booking.
- Concessions are not available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Eating and Drinking (Market Place Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the bar entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
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Comments
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- Food is no longer served.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 172cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 8in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- 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.
- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- 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 towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the male and female toilets.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- The height of the baby change once extended is 91cm in the male and 100 in the female.
- The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.
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.