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Gosford Karting

92 Gosford Road, Markethill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 1RH

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Newry.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the karting track.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the lower area of the club house, and the standard toilets.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear side of the track.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a single manual door to exit or enter the lower section.
    There is stepped access at the lower area entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower rear area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas and benches.
  • There are 2 clearly marked steps without handrails leading down to the lower rear area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: the karting track and seating areas.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the karting track.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the main seating area, but steps can be bypassed using the slope.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is stepped access .
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The female toilet has twist/turn taps.