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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.

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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.

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COVID-19 Information

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Opening Hours

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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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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.

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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.

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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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  • This entrance gives access to the ticket office and shop from the car park.

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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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  • The door is push pad operated and opens towards you
  • This entrance gives access to basement level of the gaol.

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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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  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.

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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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  • The door is push pad operated and opens towards you.

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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.

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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.

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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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  • The door is push pad operated and opens away from you.

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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.

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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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  • There is a fixed hearing loop in the Forbes Board Room.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Floors (Main)

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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.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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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  • 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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  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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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  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet (The Crum)

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

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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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are grab rails available in some of the cubicles, either side of some of the urinals and either side of the lowered sink.

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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.