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Ballysillan Leisure Centre
Ballysillan Road
Belfast
BT14 7QP
Tel: 0289 0918731
Email: ballysillan@belfastcity.gov.uk
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.8m (11ft 1in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 16m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (the car park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (the car park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 180cm (5ft 10in).
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There is a moderate ramp situated between the reception area and the rest of the centre.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 250cm x 350cm (8ft 2in x 11ft 5in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (Snack Bar / Social Area)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is light snacks.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 3 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in between the male and female changing rooms.
The adapted changing room is 37m (40yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
