Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a cemetery office.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include cemetery grounds and a visitor centre.
Opening Hours (Cemetery)
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Adelaide.
Access Point (Main Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the Falls Road, by the junction with Whiterock Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The gate has a padlock.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- This entrance has two pedestrian gates at either side of a vehicle entrance. There is a row of bollards between the left pedestrian gate and the vehicle entrance. The bollards are 91cm high. The gap between bollards is 130cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and through the gates.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- The gates are usually held open during opening hours.
Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left of the Visitor Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- There are only two parking bays marked by contrasts in the floor paving.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 504cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 6in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Visitors can park around the cemetery.
Cemetery Grounds
- The majority of the pathways are more than 150cm wide and have a surface of compacted gravel, tarmac and earth.
- Some pathways are level and some have slight and steep gradients.
- The majority of graves are accessed via grassed areas that may be muddy and slippery when wet.
- The cemetery has roads and pathways throughout.
- Cars can access most areas but some wheelchair users might require assistance off the roads.
- There are benches around the cemetery grounds.
Opening Hours (Cemetery Office)
- For information about the opening hours please click here.
- The Cemetery Office is open Mondays and Tuesdays only.
Access Point (Cemetery Office)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the side of the office building.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- The width of the gap is 76cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Cemetery Office)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the office building.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm.
Reception (Cemetery Office)
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the cemetery office building 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 not a hearing assistance system.
Opening Times (Visitor Centre)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 13:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 13:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 13:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 13:30.
- Saturday 09:30 - 13:30.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Visitor Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the right side of the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the right side of the building.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Inside Access (Visitor Centre)
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cemetery Office - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cemetery office entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located just inside the entrance and to the right.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 275cm (5ft 2in x 9ft).
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor Centre - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Visitor Centre entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the Visitor Centre.
- 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 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 left.
- 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.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 95cm and 137cm 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium 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.
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 inside the Visitor Centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Visitor Centre 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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas around the cemetery grounds.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.