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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or 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 Botanic Station.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
• There are external queuing points.
• The external queuing points are not clearly marked/signed.
• There are separate doors for entering and exiting.
• There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are hand held.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a one-way system throughout.
• The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
• Capacity is capped at 3 customers.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
• Toilets are available.
• The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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  • There are several designated parking bays situated around the university.
  • The nearest bay to the visitor centre is adjacent to the Lanyon Building.
  • The car parks are for the use of staff and students only.
  • Visitors need to make a prior arrangement.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.

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  • The car park is 45m from the venue's entrance.
  • The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park.

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Outside Access (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• 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 125cm (4ft 1in).

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  • The doors are push pad operated.

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Level Change (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.

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  • The doors are push pad operated.

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Level Change (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beside reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-.
• The lift is 11m (12yd 1in) from the the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not 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 does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Welcome Centre entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in a cubilcle in the standard male toile.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • There is an identical cubicle in the female 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the Welcome Centre entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the Welcome Centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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 bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.