Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Belfast.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Bridge End.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 420cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main accessible entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Comments
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- The car park is part of the Odyssey Pavilion.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- Access into the Odyssey Pavilion is via a set of heavy double doors that open towards you with a door opening of 160 cm wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- 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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the cafe.
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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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are 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 the right.
- There is not a mirror.
- 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 is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- 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 walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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 generally on duty.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.