Access Guide
Opening Times
- The venues is open to the public 7 days a week.
- The first tour begins at 10:00.
- The last tour beings at at 16:30.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Belfast.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Great Victoria Street.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 520cm (12ft x 17ft).
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the ticket office and shop entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 54m (59yd 2in) from the ticket office and shop 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Crumlin Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located along Crumlin Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 118cm (3ft) wide.
Level Change (Crumlin Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Ticket Office and Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the ticket office and shop building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ticket office and shop from the car park.
Outside Access (Gaol Entrance - Tour)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Gaol.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated and opens towards you
- This entrance gives access to basement level of the gaol.
Level Change (Gaol Entrance - Tour)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the old Gaol reception.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the old Gaol reception.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Outside Access (Gaol Exit - Tour)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Gaol.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft) wide.
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
Level Change (Gaol Exit - Tour)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located just beyond the exit.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Lift (Gaol Exit - Tour)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you exit the gaol.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 2m (2yd 7in) from Gaol Exit - Tour.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft x 4ft).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
Outside Access (The Crum Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of cafe.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 76cm (2ft) wide.
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated and opens away from you.
Reception
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 11in) from the Ticket Office and Shop Entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on events taking place.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is a fixed hearing loop in the Forbes Board Room.
Tour
- The tour begins just after the ticket office and covers:
- The original Gaol reception
- The lower ground floor of the Gaol (including the Historic Holding Cell and the tunnel)
- The ground floor including the Governors Office, the C - Wing, the Condemned Man's Cell, the Gallows, Drop Man Cell/Flogging Room
- It also goes outside to the grave site.
Level Change (Tour)
- There is easy slope leading to the original gaol reception from the ticket office.
- There are steps leading down the tunnel between the Gaol and the Old Courthouse.
- There are also steps leading down from the Condemned Man's Cell to the Dead Mans Cells/Flogging Room.
- The entrance to the Historic Holding Cell is 68cm wide and the entrance to the Condemned Man's Cell is 60cm wide.
Restaurant Bar Internal (The Crum)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Crum Entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
Other Floors (Main)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located along the corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
- The lift is 25m (27yd 13in) from Gaol Entrance - Tour.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft x 4ft).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Gaol Entrance - Tour.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the Historic Holding Cell.
- There is level access to this 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- There is a similar accessible toilet on the ground floor which is 155cm x 215cm and with the lateral transfer space on the left.
Accessible Toilet (The Crum)
- 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 4m (4yd 14in) from the Crum Entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the side of the cafe.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 240cm (5ft x 7ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (18in).
- 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 3").
- There is 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 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor and ground floor.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are grab rails available in some of the cubicles, either side of some of the urinals and either side of the lowered sink.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.