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Tannaghmore Animal Farm

Tannaghmore Gardens, 100 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6LE

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Overview

Parking (Animal Farm)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Kilvergan Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 496cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • This access point is located off the car park, to the right.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 360cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: toilets, exit route and some parts of the paths around the animal pens.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.

Outdoor Spaces (Animal Farm)

  • The following is available in this area: animal farm, animal pens, picnic area, and toilet facilities.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and block paving.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some viewing points for animal pens, toilet facilities, and towards the exit.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps.
  • Gaps vary from 120cm to 155cm in width.

Exit

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the exit.
  • There is a single manual gate at this exit.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 123cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located close to the exit.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 300m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 211cm (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).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The pictorial signage on the door is to indicate there is a baby changing facility within this toilet.
      The toilet itself has no clear signage.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located close to the exit.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 300m.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.