Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Navan Fort is an ancient archaeological site near Armagh.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a café, museum, exhibitions, children's playground, and theatre.
- View information on opening times
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest bus station is Southern Regional College Armagh.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the fort site.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow aisles.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: different languages (on request), large print (on request) and audio.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Killylea Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located to the right of the Blue Badge parking bays.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- The second set of doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located straight ahead when you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to reception has narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is 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: benches.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all outside areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is some noise from the café and general chatter during busy periods.
Entrance (Theatre)
- This entrance is located to the right of reception.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 72cm.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 72cm.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- The second set of doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in in the front row, to the left as you face the screen.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit to the right or behind you.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Exit (Theatre)
- The exit area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double automatic doors at this exit.
- The doors open away from you.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The second set of doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you exit.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- The café is to the right of the reception and has step-free level, open access.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the far end of the café.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 79cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- 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 are unsheltered picnic tables located outside, to the left of the café.
Exit (Picnic Area)
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double automatic doors at this exit.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you exit.
Access Point (Fort)
- This access point is located off Killylea Road.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is a single manual gate.
- The gate opens by revolving.
- The width of the opening is 55cm.
- The gate has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a gate to the right of the main access point with a width of over 150cm.
This gate requires unbolting.
Outdoor Spaces (Fort)
- The following is available in this area: parkland and farmland.
- Additional facilities in this area include: the Navan Fort archaeological site.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel and uncompacted earth.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the majority of the route to the fort.
- The following areas have stepped access: parts of the route to the fort, which can be bypassed by slopes.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have gates and uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.
- The route to the fort includes very steep slopes.
Access Point (Play Park)
- This access point is located along the footpath from the main car park.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
- There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
- The locked gate can be opened on request .
- The gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 200cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
- The footpath leading up to this access point may be steep in some parts.
Outdoor Spaces (Play Park)
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
- Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac, block paving and loose stones.
- There are no footpaths.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: sliding, rocking, climbing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 104cm and 141cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The push button to enter the toilet is 94cm high.
The push button to exit the toilet is 89cm high.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 70cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The baby change facility is separate to the toilets.