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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Armagh.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Portadown.

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Opening Times (Parish Office)

• Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 13:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.
  • The car park is to the side and rear of the cathedral.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 470cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 210m (229yd 1ft) from the main 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The majority of the car park has a tarmac surface.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the cathedral from Cathedral Road.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the cathedral from Cathedral Road.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The sloped path has a handrail on the left, going up, along the steepest section.
  • Care should be taken on the sloped path as it can become slippery when wet.
  • The slope and steps can be overcome by accessing the cathedral from the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cathedral.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 236cm (7ft 9in) wide.
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in) wide.
  • The automatic doors are to the left as you pass through the main doors.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the side car park.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the cathedral.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives level access to the Sacristy.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• 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.
• Music is played at some times throughout.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Marian's Shrine and Sacristy)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to Marian's Shrine and the Sacristy at the rear.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to Marian's Shrine and the Sacristy at the rear.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The Synod Hall is located on the first floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the rear entrance, in the Sacristy.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 125cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are 110 - 126cm in height.
• The lift do have Braille markings.
• The lift do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Grounds

• The grounds around the cathedral are open to the public.
• As the cathedral is situated on a hill some of the surfaced paths have stepped sections or moderate to steep slopes.
• One path is obstructed by fallen trees.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in a cubicle in the male standard toilet.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • There is an identical cubicle in the female standard toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 160cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • 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 not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the Sacristy, to the right as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • The female toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the Sacristy, to the right as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • The male toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• Home visits / services are available.