Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Botanic Gardens.
Opening Times
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Comments
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is first-come, first-served.
- There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5.3m (11ft 9in x 17ft 4in).
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Botanic Garden 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 (no doors).
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Botanic Garden Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a handrail on both sides.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There is currently a temporary reception desk due to Covid restrictions. This desk measures 72cm high, has a two way microphone on either side of the Perspex and a hearing loop installed.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Online map available:https://www.nmni.com/our-museums/ulster-museum/Ulster-Museum-Were-Ready-For-You/Ulster-Museum-Were-Ready-For-You.aspx.
Level Change (Museum)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located museum exhibits.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located museum exhibits.
- There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
- The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- There are several ramps with handrails on both sides around the museum.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Main Lift)
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3,4.
- The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are 3 more identical lifts within in this venue.
Lift (Nature Zone)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within the Nature Zone on the second floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 115cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 9in).
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There is an identical platform lift on the first floor within the History Zone to bypass 4 medium steps.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are available.
- The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
- Video tours are available.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, There are 4 wheel chairs in total, please contact a member of reception.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
Level Change (Restaurant)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the the foyer to the restaurant.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the the foyer to the restaurant.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a handrail on both sides.
- The ramp and steps also lead to the accessible and female standard toilet.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is not 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 226cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 5in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 cannot 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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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are identical accessible toilets located on the 1st and 2nd floor.
Accessible Changing Room
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Room)
- 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.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 240cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the lift on the 3rd floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 cannot 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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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the acessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is level access to the male and female standard toilets located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Level Change (Male Standard Toilet)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Female Standard Toilet)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left as you enter.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are 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.