You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Scarva.

You are on Opening Times (April-October). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (April-October)

• Monday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:30.

You are on Opening Times (November-March). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (November-March)

• Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 19:00.

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Collapse all Expand all

• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located off Rathfriland Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • There are further public car parks on Bridge Street East and Ashley Street nearby.

You are on Access Point (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Rathfriland Road, near the junction with Bridge Street East.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • There are bollards between the car park and this area.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to and beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

You are on Access Point (Car Park Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Car Park Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at either end of the car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading down beside the ramp, and beside the toilet block.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is step free access to the toilet block from the top access point, although access to the park from there is via steps, or back down through the car park and slope.

You are on Access Point (Bridge Street East Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Bridge Street East Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Bridge Street East.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a further similar entrance towards the Rathfriland Street junction.

You are on Access Point (Rathfriland Street Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Rathfriland Street Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Rathfriland Street, near the roundabout.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

You are on Access Point (Play Park Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Play Park Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off the supermarket (Tesco) car park access road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to and down beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

You are on Access Point (Ashley Street (River Bann Viewpoint) Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Access Point (Ashley Street (River Bann Viewpoint) Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Ashley Street.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.

You are on Park. Skip to the next section.

Park

• The venue has its own car park.
• Access to the park is via a level path, a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient, uneven grass surface and level grass surface.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Around the Park View
  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
  • The park has step free access throughout.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• Staff and Services View
  • There is not a member of staff (generally on duty) trained in British/Irish Sign Language.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • Toilet and/or changing facilities include; standard toilet(s).
• Other Facilities View
  • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area and exercise equipment.

You are on Park (Play Park). Skip to the next section.

Park (Play Park)

• Access to the park is via a level path and a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access into the Park View
  • There are manual gates at some of the access points.
• Access Around the Park View
  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• Other Facilities View
  • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area.

You are on Park (Skate Park). Skip to the next section.

Park (Skate Park)

• Access to the park is via a level path and a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access Around the Park View
  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• Additional Information View
  • There are slight and steep slopes including curved ramps and various other obstacles throughout the skate park.

You are on Fitness Suite (Outdoor Exercise Equipment). Skip to the next section.

Fitness Suite (Outdoor Exercise Equipment)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located between the suspension bridge and amphitheatre.
  • The fitness suite is 55m (60yd 5in) from the Bridge Street East entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

You are on Theatre (Amphitheatre). Skip to the next section.

Theatre (Amphitheatre)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the rear row.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit in front of you.
• It is 160m (174yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • There are steps down to front seating, which can be bypassed using the paths throughout the park, or alternative entrances.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and most do not offer handrails.
  • There is a handrail on the left (going up) at the steps to the right of the seating.
  • There is step free access throughout the performers area and to front row seating.

You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the toilet block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 217cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter, in the toilet block.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There were further standard toilets signed as having ambulant and baby changing facilities, although they were not available to survey at the time in September 2023.