Access Guide
Overview
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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 nearest parking is located off North Street.
- View information on North Street Car Park (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Belfast Grand Central Station.
- 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.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: Floor 4 - Home.
- Floors 0 to 3 can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located Off North Street.
- The name of the car park is North Street Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store, on Royal Avenue.
- 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 at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Side Entrance - Castle Street)
- This entrance is located on Castle Street.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Level Change (Castle Street Entrance)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located between the two sets of doors at the Castle Street entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the shop floor, on floor 0.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Shop Floor (Floor 0)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0 at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 236cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 164cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located centrally in the store, on the right side.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located the left end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a lowered counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- All floors (floors 0 to 4) are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 150cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 198cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located centrally in the store, on the left.
- Floors 0 to 3 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
Shop Floor (Floor 1)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located on floor 1, to the right, in the centre of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a lowered counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is no lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 242cm (width) x 203cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, centrally to the left side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 66cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Shop Floor (Floor 2)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: stools.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located on floor 2, at the right rear of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the end of the checkout line.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 2)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 2, at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the lifts is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 236cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 106cm and 168cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 2)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 2, at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the lifts is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 68cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Eating and Drinking (Primark Café with Disney)
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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 and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, available on a board and available in large print.
- 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 and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left of the 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.
- The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
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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).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Entrance (Toilet Lobby)
- This entrance is located on floor 2, centrally to the right of the store.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor 2, in the toilet lobby.
- The distance from the lifts is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 226cm (depth) and 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 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 2)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located in the toilet lobby, on floor 2.
- The distance from the lifts is 8m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
Shop Floor (Floor 3)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
Checkouts (Floor 3)
- The checkout area is located on floor 3, centrally, on the right side of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a lowered counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 3)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 3, at the rear right of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- There is no lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 267cm (width) x 197cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 3)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 3, at the rear right of the building.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 66cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Stairs (Floors 3 to 4)
- The stairs surveyed are located at the front right of the store.
- Floors 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Shop Floor (Floor 4)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
Checkouts (Floor 4)
- The checkout area is located on floor 4, at the rear left of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
