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Flat surfaces on hard concrete. Holywood Town Centre will be closed from 6am – 6pm including High Street, Church Road and Shore Road to facilitate the event and the town will be a pedestrianised hub of activity.
Sustainability | We encourage visitors to travel via public transport. Please dispose of rubbish at the recycling stations provided. Read more about Sustainability
Recycling | When disposing of rubbish please use the three recycling stations when on-site. All located on High Street. Please note, the usual waste bins on-site will not be in use during the event. Please help us continue our sustainability commitment to zero contamination at events by using the correct bin. There will be team members from Recycling on hand to provide advice and help you put your rubbish in the correct bin.
Lost children and Vulnerable adults | With crowds anticipated please pick up a wristband, which you can add a contact number to, at the Visitor Information Stand located on High Street, close to the Maypole.
Accessibility | All flat surfaces on hard concrete. Accessoloo will be in attendance. Assessoloo is a toilet facility for disabled people that has the right equipment, including Adult Changing Table, Ceiling Hoist, Lavatory, Grab Rails, Hot and Cold Running Water and Heating and Lighting.
For further accessibility information, please contact:
Ards Visitor Information Centre by Tel: 028 9182 6846 or Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 91 270069 or Email: bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Directional signage | Directional signage will be in place throughout the site to guide you to various areas including entertainment, toilets, recycling, First Aid points, Information Area, there will also be members of event staff available to help you with directions or event information.
Toilets | There are public toilets situated on Hibernia Street.
First Aid | St John's Ambulance will be based at two First Aid Points situated at both ends of High Street.
Dogs | We would advise dog owners this is an extremely busy site with large crowds and loud noises and recommend you do not bring your dog onto the site. If you do plan to attend with your dog, the dog should be kept on a short lead. Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.
Please note, details subject to change.
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