Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Great Victoria Street.
Opening Times (Bus Station)
- Monday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 05:45 - 23:00.
- Sunday 05:45 - 22:15.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Great Northern Mall Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Great Northern shopping mall.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Outside Access (Glengall Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Glengall Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Outside Access (Bus Stand 6 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located next to the waiting area.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Comments
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- There are bollards with good contrast just beyond the entrance by the bus stands.
- There are 2 other similar entrances.
- There are bollards with good contrast just beyond the entrance by the bus stands.
Outside Access (Night Gate)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Glengall Street entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the night gate entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The doors open automatically between the hours of 23:00 and 05:30.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Northern Mall entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Bus Station
- The station is staffed.
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is not staffed between 20:00 and 06:30.
- There is an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
- The office to obtain help (other than the ticket office) is located next to the waiting area.
- The help office is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Great Northern Mall entrance.
- There is a ticket office / travel centre.
- The ticket office / travel centre is located opposite the help desk.
- The ticket office / travel centre is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Great Northern Mall entrance.
- There are 17 stands / bays.
- The stands which have level access are all bus stands/bays.
- Announcements are visual.
- The bus companies operating within this station are Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located on Glengall Street.
- The taxi rank is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Glengall Street entrance.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Shops and services within the station include a shop, an ATM and a taxi freephone.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Glengall Street entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the main concourse.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 180cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 112cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the main concourse.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Glengall Street entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- 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.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- There is a wheelchair available to borrow. Please ask a member of staff.