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Castlereagh Centre - Learning Resource Centre

Belfast Metropolitan College, Montgomery Road, Belfast, BT6 9JD

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Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The Learning Resource Centre is located on the ground floor of Block 3.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Castlereagh Campus is located in the south east of Belfast, approximately half a mile north of the A55. From the centre of Belfast, head east on East Bridge Street, crossing the River Lagan over on to Albertbridge Road (A20). Follow the road for about 250m before turning right onto Woodstock Road. Follow Woodstock Road for about 1 mile. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Cregagh Road. Take the first left onto Montgomery Road and the college is on your left after about 200m.
    • The campus has its own car park, located off of Montgomery Road.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is the Castlereagh College stop on Montgomery Road. The 6a bus runs from the city centre and stops outside the College on Montgomery Street.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is the Lanyon Place station which is approximately 2 miles from the campus. This station is served by Northern Ireland Railways
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 520cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 1in).
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 bays located in directly in front of the main entrance and 2 bays located to the right hand side as you face the entrance - as shown the photographs.
    • There is additional designated parking located around the college.
    • Please see the relevant guides for more information regarding parking.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Entrance (Learning Resource Centre Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter Block 3.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a security gate just inside the Learning Resource Centre entrance that is 90cm wide.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the learning resource centre entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • The desk/counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • Comments View
    • The hearing assistance loop was not working when surveyed in November 2023.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Library

  • 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 have a regular supply of books in audio format.
  • There is an ordering service.
  • It takes approximately 14 days to process an order.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
  • A height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest available accessible toilet is located within Block 3.
    • Please see the Block 3 guide for further details.

Standard Toilet(s)