Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Armagh.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Portadown.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Friday 06:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 480cm (15ft 9in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 46m (50yd 11in) 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 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- 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 deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Access to Hotel)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the venue.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Fitness Suite (B)-G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception
- The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the left as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are not doors into the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
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Comments
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- There is an easy slope to access additional equipment.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right of reception.
- The facility is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 192cm x 245cm (6ft 4in x 8ft).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right of reception.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 245cm (6ft 4in x 8ft).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
Standard Changing Room
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing rooms are located off the gym area.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located at the rear of the changing areas.
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Comments
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- There is one shallow step into the showers.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the right of the gym area.
- The female toilets are 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right of the gym area.
- The male toilets are 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located within the changing areas.
- The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.