Access Guide

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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include an historical library/museum.
No 5 Vicars' Hill link (new tab) - click here.
St Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) link (new tab) - click here.
Irish and Local Studies Library link (new tab) - click here.

Opening Times

Monday 14:00 - 16:00.
Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00.
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
Friday 14:00 - 16:00.
Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Armagh.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Portadown.

Parking

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The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in front of the building.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There are some designated bays in front of the council building on Abbey Street which can be used.
- The car park at the cathedral nearby can also be used by visitors here.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
There is an intercom.
The height of the intercom is 146cm (4ft 9in).
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).

Comments View
- The intercom must be used to gain access.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The ramp does not have handrails.
The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the base of the stairs.
The lift is a chair stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Library

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This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 205cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).