Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a cemetery and staff office.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Botanic.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
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.
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Comments
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- It is possible to drive onto the site and park along the cemetery driveways.
Outside Access (Main Gates)
- This information is for the entrance located on Church Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 296cm (9ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is an additional vehicular entrance on Saintfield Road.
Level Change (Main Gates)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the gates.
Outside Access (Staff Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the top of the cemetery, close to Saintfield Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Level Change (Staff Office Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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.
Cemetery
- There is a network of tarmac paths which run throughout the cemetery.
- The paths have some easy, moderate and steep slopes.
- There is stepped access along one of the paths but it can be bypassed.
- The paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Bench seating is provided along some of the paths.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building in the staff offices.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the staff office entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- This toilet is mainly for staff but can be used by members of the public on request.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.