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Newry and Mourne Museum

Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the reception area to the left hand side.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 1A.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Abbey Way, to the front, side and rear of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 90cm.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located immediately ahead as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has windows and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located off a corridor to the right of reception.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and floors 1, 1A, 2 and 2A can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located just off the reception area.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 1A, 2 and 2A can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Museum

  • The museum is indoors.
  • There are interactive areas or exhibits in the museum.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Display formats include: audio guides, information boards and touchscreens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There are shows/talks with designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in a corridor to the left of the reception area.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 256cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.