Accessibility Information for Bounce Venues
You can tap on the venue name for more information.
Getting There:
- You enter the venue from Royal Avenue through large blue double doors.
- You then walk through a corridor with a shallow incline, and handrails on both sides.
- The Atypical Gallery is the first door on the right.
- You can park outside on Royal Avenue if you have a Blue Badge. There are 2 Blue Badge spaces 30 yards from the front door.
- The closest bus stops are outside Belfast Central Library and Craft NI.
Inside the Venue:
- The Atypical Gallery is on one level. There are no steps at the entrance.
- There is a large accessible bathroom with a changing table and hoist.
Additional Information:
- We can provide an outlet for powered wheelchairs.
- We have a quiet space available upon request.
- Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
- There is a detailed access guide to the Atypical Gallery and the Ledger Studio on University of Atypical’s AccessAble page.
Getting There:
- You enter The Black Box from Hill Street. There is step-free access and automatic doors.
- The closest accessible parking is at St. Anne’s Cathedral. This is 0.2 miles from the Black Box.
- You can ask a taxi to drop you off outside the door.
- There are 2 accessible toilets. One is in the main venue space. The other is in The Green Room Bar.
- The building is all on one level.
- Companion tickets are free, if you need support when visiting the venue.
- You can bring medication, food, or equipment into the venue.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- You can request ear plugs.
- You can find a detailed access guide on The Black Box’s AccessAble page.
Getting There:
- You enter the venue from Royal Avenue, through large blue double doors.
- You then walk through a corridor with a shallow incline, and handrails on both sides.
- The Ledger Studio is the first door on the left.
- There are two Blue Badge spaces outside on Royal Avenue.
- The closest bus stops are outside Belfast Central Library and Craft NI.
Inside the Venue:
- The Ledger Studio is on one level. There are no steps at the entrance.
- The space will be set out with chairs and tables.
- There is a large accessible bathroom in the venue.
- There is another large accessible bathroom with a changing table and hoist across the corridor.
Additional Information:
- We can provide an outlet for powered wheelchairs.
- We have a quiet space available upon request. Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
- There is a detailed access guide to the Atypical Gallery and the Ledger Studio on University of Atypical’s AccessAble page
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Getting There:
- You enter the Seamus Heaney Centre from University Road.
- There is no parking outside the building.
- Blue Badge holders can use spaces in the car park of Queen’s University Belfast after 4:00 pm every day. This car park 350 yards from the Seamus Heaney Centre.
- There is ramp access to the front entrance of the building.
- There is step-free access to the public areas of the building.
Inside the Venue:
- Door frames are wide enough for wheelchairs.
- There is an accessible toilet in the building.
- The venue has a hearing loop.
Additional Information
- You can find a detailed access guide on The Seamus Heaney Centre’s AccessAble page.
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Getting There:
- You enter the venue from Exchange Street West. There are no Blue Badge spaces outside.
- There is push pad entry and step-free access throughout The MAC.
- Visitors who need assistance to prepare for their visit can contact the team: tickets@themaclive.com.
- There are Access Information Videos with BSL, ISL, captions, and voice over on The MAC website.
Inside the Venue:
- There are induction loops at the Box Office Desk, CaféBar and in our Theatres.
- There are accessible toilets on every floor. None of these toilets has a hoist system.
Additional Information
- You can find a detailed access guide on The MAC’s AccessAble page.