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Whiterock Leisure Centre
Whiterock Road
Belfast
BT12 7RJ
Tel: 0289 0233239
Email: whiterock@belfastcity.gov.uk
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.2m (10ft 5in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated parking is situated at the rear of the building.
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 2m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access (the car park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) 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 level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the centre.
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 330cm x 360cm (10ft 9in x 11ft 9in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
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 a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 area.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) 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 area.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) 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 located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located in both Ladies and Gents toilets..
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 not steps into the swimming pool.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located at the rear of the centre.
The adapted changing room is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
