Accessible Britain

the lives of more than 1500 passengers and crew. There are also exhibits such as a dark
ride, an underwater exploration theatre and recreations of the ship’s cabins. Everything is
presented in an interesting style using a mixture of holograms, virtual reality and historic
artefacts. There is also a cable car ride, which takes visitors around in carriages to view
the various different processes in the ship’s construction. Electric wheelchairs cannot be
taken on the ride, but there’s a car which can accommodate one manual wheelchair. Help
is also available for those who choose to leave their chairs behind.
The building itself is inviting and accessible to those with disabilities. Disabled parking
is available on two levels of the underground car park and is conveniently located next
to the lift that takes you to the gallery and ticket area. All the entrances and exits to the
museum have automatic doors and there’s a hearing-loop system plus a BSL audio-visual
guide. There’s also an audio-described guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
Manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available free on request.
FOOD & DRINK aa Bistro 401 serves a wide selection of food, with the waiting staff dressed
in the style of the crew onboard Titanic, while The Galley Café offers teas, sandwiches
and pastries. Afternoon tea is available on Sundays in the Titanic Suite.
170 W5, Belfast
Address: 2 Queen’s Quay BT3 9QQ Web: www.w5online.co.uk Tel: 028 90467700 Hours: Mon–Fri
10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm, Mon–Fri during term time closes 5pm Dates: closed 24 &
25 Dec Entry: [D]£8.50 [C]free [A]£8.50 [3–16s]£6.50 [Con]£7 [Fam]£23.80–£42
You don’t have to wait very long to get a rainy day in Belfast, and when you do, it’s a
perfect time to visit the city’s “Millennium Project”, the Odyssey Complex – where the
highlight for families is W5, a science and discovery centre with over 250 interactive
exhibits.
W5, Belfast
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