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Portaferry-Wave Basin Laboratory

Queen's University Belfast, 12-13 The Strand, Portaferry, Newtownards, BT22 1PF

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Introduction

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Portaferry Campus is located on The Strand opposite the Portaferry to Strangford Vehicle Ferry. From Newtownards you follow the A20 south towards Mount Stewart/Portaferry, as you reach Mount Stewart continue on A20 through Greyabbey and Kircubbin until you reach Portaferry. As you enter Portaferry follow the signs to the Portaferry/Strangeford Ferry as you progress through the town centre. You will come to the Strand with the car ferry opposite. The Portaferry Campus is on your right opposite the car ferry. The distance travelled on the route is 20.9 miles
    • The property has parking at the front of the building for 4+ cars with 1 Blue Badge bay to the rear of the building.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is on the Square in Portaferry Town Centre. This bus stop is a short distance from the Portaferry Campus at 0.2miles. From this bus stop you can get the number 510 or 10 towards either Belfast or the number 9,10 and 10b towards Newtownards.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is at Bangor 22.9 miles away. From Newry railway station you can get direct trains to Belfast, Dublin, Portadown, Newry and Lisburn on Translink Northern Ireland.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

  • To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
  • Email: disability.office@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
  • To see more information on ASC Peer Support Group at Queen's please click here (opens new tab).
  • The Group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in One Elmwood Student Centre. It is a peer-led group that provides an additional opportunity for students to develop friendships, share experiences and offer each other support and guidance. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting local places of interest, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on relevant topics. Over the last number of years, the group has been supported to agree a quieter lunch space in the Union where students with ASC can take some time to unwind from the busy atmosphere of University life.
  • To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
  • Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre. .
  • To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
  • Email: ssesw@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the building with the accessible parking space next to accessible entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Level Change (Stairs From Bankhouse/Minaki to the Teaching Laboratory and Wave Basin Laboratory)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located opposite the accessible entrance into Bankhouse/Minaki building.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a hand rail on the right midway up the stairs.
    • There is a gravel path leading to the entrances after the stairs as shown in photograph 5.
    • There is ramped access available to both the Teaching Laboratory and the Wave Basin Laboratory via the RNLI lifeboat station next door. Please ask in advance and access can be arranged.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building opposite the teaching laboratory.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • For the nearest standard toilet please refer to the Portaferry-Bankhouse/Minaki guide.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • For the nearest standard toilet please refer to the Portaferry-Bankhouse/Minaki guide.