Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Midtown Makers is a craft and gift shop that showcases handmade products created by local artists and makers. Located within the shop, the Visitor Information Centre provides maps, brochures and advice on local attractions, accommodation, transport, events, also places to visit in Ballymena and the wider Mid and East Antrim area.
- Services and facilities available in the venue include: shop and visitor information centre.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Church Street 1, Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Ballymena.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front of the Midtown Makers shop.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Midtown Makers Shop
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays and pillars.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
- There is background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the right as you enter the shop.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 114cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Crafting Room
- The crafting room is located at the rear of the shop.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- Facilities in this area include: tables and chairs for the crafting room.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Visitor Information Centre
- The counter is located to the rear or the shop.
- The distance from the shop entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 116cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen also has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a magnifier.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.