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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Central .
• The venue is in a shopping mall.

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Parking (Q-Park Victoria Square)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located off Victoria Street.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • For information on Victoria Square car park please click here.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Square.
• 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 136cm (4ft 6in).

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Outside Access (Upper Ground Floor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Square.
• There is not 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 136cm (4ft 6in).

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Level Change (Upper Ground Floor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left and right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Victoria Square Car Park Entrance - Level B2)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Victoria Square Car Park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in all public areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are B2-B1-LG-UG-1-2-3.
  • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
  • The head and foot of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the store.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B2-B1-LG-UG-1-2-3.
• The lift is 100m (109yd) from upper ground floor entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 206cm x 190cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Caffé Nero)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the café entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Ivory Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is modern light and main meals.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the upper ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper ground floor, next to Caffé Nero.
  • There is level access to this 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 twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional accessible toilets are available on levels 1,2,3 of the store and level B2 on the Victoria Square car park.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the upper ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the Bá Mizu Restaurant on the 3rd floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The 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 level 3.
  • The female and male toilets are 100m (109yd) from the upper ground floor entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The photograph shows a standard male toilet.

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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 member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows an accessible fitting room.
  • Personal shopping assistance can be arranged, at no extra cost, to help in any way that they can. Please call in advance for further information.