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Summary

• View information about opening hours.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
• The following are also available: a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.
• This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone, a toilet with some adaptations, ambulant cubicles, step free standard toilets, an accessible shower, standard showers and a parent and baby room.
• The toilets with adaptations for disabled people can be found in the visitor centre and in the campers toilet block at the top of the main car park.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the visitor centre and in the campers toilet block at the top of the main car park.

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Admissions

• At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all of the site.
• This site offers companion or carer discounts.

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Public Transport

• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
• The nearest train station is Newry.
• Newry Station is approximately 54 miles away.
• For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Translink (opens new tab).

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Parking (Accessible)

• This site has a car park.
• The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: speed bumps.
• This is an open air car park with a gravel and resin bound gravel surface.
• Parking is free for National Trust members, but charges apply for all other visitors.
• There are not clearly presented payment signs.
• Maps and information boards are not available.
• There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 475cm.
• There is a hatched zone on one side but not to the rear.
• The hatched zone is under 120cm wide.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m from the visitor centre rear entrance.
• Obstacles from the car park include: a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
• There are not parent and child parking bays available.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Parking (Main)

• This site has a car park.
• The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: speed bumps.
• This is an open air car park with a grass and gravel surface.
• Parking is free for National Trust members, but charges apply for all other visitors.
• There are clearly presented payment signs.
• Maps and information boards are available.
• There are no Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Obstacles from the car park include: loose chippings and a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
• There are not parent and child parking bays available.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Picnic Area (Main Car Park)

• The following information describes the picnic area located at the side of the car park.
• Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
• The slope is over 150cm wide.
• There are picnic tables.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• Adapted picnic tables are not available.
• The standard height for the underside of picnic tables is 74cm.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs and all of the tables.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• All of the surface in the picnic area is smooth and even.

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Equipment and Resources to Borrow

• You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and cycles. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
• Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy.
• You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
• There are charges to borrow the cycles.
• You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter and a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
• You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

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Entrance (Visitor Centre Rear)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the corner of the inner courtyard, by the accessible parking.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors (with one door locked) which opens away from you.
• The door is activated by a push pad at a suitable height for seated users (between 75cm - 100cm).
• The width of the opening is 96cm.

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Visitor Centre

• Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• The door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• There is step-free level access around the visitor centre.
• The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
• There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the visitor centre.
• Some of the flooring is smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 85cm.
• There is not a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Services/facilities available include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
• There may be background noise here.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Exhibit)

• The entrance surveyed is located to the left of the reception counter.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial, information board and television/screen.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are coffee tables, tables, armchairs and sofas available in the area.
• Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Tearoom)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the exhibit area.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• The locked door can be unlocked to provide wider access.

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Eating and Drinking (Tearoom)

• This is a tea room which serves hot and cold snacks.
• There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Staff can provide assistance and offer service to tables.
• Menu types include: written wall menus and counter menus.
• Menus are easy to read (large clear font with contrasting colours).
• The following are available here: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is background noise here.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a counter over 85cm high without a tray rail.
• The counter is 89cm high.
• There is a section of the counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is step-free level access around the seating area.
• There are coffee tables, tables, high tables, sofas, high stools and chairs without armrests available in the seating area.
• The seating area does not have: a priority table and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There are some tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The surface height of the tables is 75cm.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the tables.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor Centre - Ambulant - Right Hand Transfer)

• This toilet is located ahead from the rear entrance then to the right, past the reception counter, to the right, along the corridor and on the left.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• This toilet is approximately 20m from the rear entrance.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the toilet door opening is 86cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm x 175cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 114cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder and wash basin.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 102cm.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle has: a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a padded back rest for seat.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
• The height of the coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the toilet seat, the dropdown rail and the internal door.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet (Visitor Centre)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The male standard toilet was surveyed.
• There is also a female toilet in the same location.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 60cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are hand dryers.

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Parent and Baby Room / Baby Feeding Room (Visitor Centre)

• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• The height of the baby change table is 65cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is a chair without armrests available in the room.
• Waste bins include: a nappy bin.

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Standard Shower (Visitor Centre)

• There is step-free level access into the shower facilities.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The shower controls are twist turn.
• There is no shower seat.
• There is a 9cm high step into the shower tray.

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Ramp or Slope (to the Campers Toilet Block)

• The slope is steep and over 150cm wide.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Campers Toilet Block - Accessible - Left Hand Transfer)

• This toilet is located at the left of the toilet block, at the top of the main car park.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the toilet door opening is 91cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 255cm x 343cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat.
• The lateral transfer space is 189cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder, wash basin and soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
• The height of the baby change is 105cm.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle has: a waste bin without lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a wheel in shower.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
• The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all dropdown rails, the internal door, all grab rails and the toilet seat.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Shower with Adaptations (within the Toilet with Adaptations - Campers Toilet Block)

• The accessible shower does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail and a vertical grab rail.
• There are dropdown rails for the shower.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all dropdown rails and all grab rails.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a drop down/tip up seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The shower controls are twist turn and 88cm high.

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Standard Toilet (Campers Toilet Block)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 91cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 73cm.
• There is an ambulant cubicle available with horizontal grab rails on both sides.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are hand dryers.