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Introduction

Related link Abbey Street Offices.
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Location

The venue is situated within 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.

Opening Times

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

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 410cm x 500cm (13ft 5in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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.
- 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.

Outside Access (Barnardo's Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Level Change (Barnardo's Entrance)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the side of the main Abbey Street building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are light.
The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp or slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located opposite the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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 grab rails 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 good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located in the main corridor near the Barnardo's entrance.
- Unisex toilets are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.