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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a music venue, exhibition, workshops, rehearsal rooms, offices, a recording studio and learning suites.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Belfast Lanyon Place.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 12:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • The opening times can vary depending on bookings and events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is St Anne's Square Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Edward Street.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a car park on Hill Street, however there are no Blue Badge bays.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Gordon Street.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.

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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 varied.

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Large Rehearsal Room

• The large rehearsal room is located on the second floor of the venue.
  
• There is ramped access to the room.
  
• The manual door opens outwards (pull) and may be difficult to open.
  
• The width of the door is 81cm.
  
• Chairs without armrests are available.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Event Space

• The event space is on the ground floor.
  
• There is level access to the event space.
  
• The entrance width is 161cm.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• Chairs without armrests are available.
  
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a second set of stairs at the rear of the bar which are mainly used by staff but can be used by visitors on request.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Level Change (Second Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the lift to access the rehearsal rooms.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 139cm (4ft 7in).

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The David McWilliams Room

• The room is located on the second floor, at the right side of the venue.
  
• There is level access via the lift.
  
• The entrance door opens inwards and can be difficult to open.
  
• The width of the door is 78cm.
  
• There are chairs with and without armrests available.
  
• The height of the tables are 68 to 71cm.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Music Room

• The music room is located on the second floor.
  
• There is level access via the lift.
  
• There is a manual door that opens inwards.
  
• The width of the door is 90cm.
  
• Chairs with and without armrests are available.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the female standard toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 214cm (6ft 4in x 7ft).
  • There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The baby change facilities can be moved from the transfer space.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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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.