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Tannaghmore Gardens

Tannaghmore Gardens, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6RU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include park, children's play park, formal gardens, sunken garden, maze and sports field with neighbouring museum and farm park (please refer to the separate guide for details on Tannaghmore Animal Farm).
  • Tannaghmore Animal Farm link (new tab) - click here.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Lurgan.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 07:30 - 20:00.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located beside the toilet block pavilion.
    • 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 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the gardens entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the gardens 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Gardens Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located near the car park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • There is a bollard near the bridge from the car park.

Access Point (Play Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located between the gardens and play park.
    • 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 difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 100cm.

Access Point (Sports Field)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located down from the toilet block pavilion.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading down to the pitch.
    • There is/are 5 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 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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 and an uneven path.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • The park or garden does have footpaths.
    • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and gravel surface(s).
    • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
    • There is a small area of the park which has stepped access only.
  • 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; accessible toilet(s) and standard toilet(s).
  • Other Facilities View
    • Other facilities in the park include; a football pitch, children's play area and a rugby pitch.

Level Change (Sunken Gardens)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the end of the sunken gardens.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading to the sunken gardens.
  • There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Park (Play Park)

  • Access to the park is via a level path.
  • 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 some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Staff and Services View
    • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • Other Facilities View
    • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area.

Park (Master McGrath Maze)

  • Access Around the Park View
    • The park or garden does have footpaths.
    • The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
    • The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is a small area of the park which has stepped access only.
    • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Additional Information View
    • There are 10 unmarked steps with handrails on both sides to a raised viewpoint.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the car park.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear side of the toilet block pavilion at the car park.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 230cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • 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.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm did not sound when tested.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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 the right.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
    • 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 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 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 low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • The is not a toilet seat on this toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear side of the toilet block pavilion.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the car park.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front side of the toilet block pavilion.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.