Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Eikon Exhibition Centre can host events of all sizes. It offers facilities and services that cater to a diverse range of events, from large-scale trade shows and exhibitions to conferences and corporate gatherings.
- Facilities available in the venue include: exhibition halls, café, bar and changing places mobile unit.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Lisburn.
- The nearest bus station is Lisburn Bus Station.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: wheelchairs and electric scooters. This is only for certain Eikon exhibitions, and if the event requires them.
- Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine and Wi-Fi.
- Eikon work with Clubsec stewarding for exhibitions, who provide disability training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located in the Eikon and Logan Hall.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located in the Eikon Hall.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located in the Logan Hall.
- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located outside the event halls, in a mobile unit.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in standard and disabled toilets in both halls.
- There is a first aid room located to the left of the Eikon Hall entrance. The door width is 85cm. The first aid room includes a defibrillator, two beds and a stretcher. .
Parking
- The car park is located in front the Eikon Hall.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is stewarded for events. When required, blue badge bays can be created for events.
- Drop off zones are created if required for specific event.
Entrance (Eikon Hall)
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue, opposite the car park.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
- There is a second set of double manual doors .
- The second set of doors is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- There are four sets of double doors at the front of the EIkon Hall and also four single doors, each with an opening width of 110cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Counter (Foyer and Ticketing)
- The counter is located in the foyer after the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
Exhibition Space (Eikon Hall)
- The venue is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is a map as you enter for the room.
The layout might change depending on the event.
Eating and Drinking (The Eikon Café)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and easy grip cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the end of the tray rail on the right.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the tray rail is 80cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are available on a board.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the bar.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Eikon Hall)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter the hall.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
- The baby changing table, when opened, is 85cm from the floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Eikon Hall)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter the hall.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
Changing Places (Mobile)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located outside one of the shutters at the EIkon or Logan Hall depending on where the event is held.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- This facility has remote operated access and a phone call is required to gain entry.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 95cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 95cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 200cm.
- The facility hoist is mobile and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The facility has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a full length mirror and a privacy screen.
Access To (EIkon and Logan Halls)
- There is a covered walkway which links the two halls when both are in use.
- The journey time from Eikon Hall to Logan Hall is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
Entrance (Logan Hall)
- This entrance is located to the left of the car park.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Exhibition Space (Logan Hall)
- The venue is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- The layout might change depending on the event.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter Logan Hall.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located outside the Eikon Hall entrance.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
