Accessibility at Larne FC

Welcome to the venue access information for Inver Park, Home of Larne FC. Larne FC is striving to ensure that everyone feels welcome at Inver Park, and is continually improving accessibility and inclusivity.

Contact

At Larne FC, we welcome feedback on our supporter’s experiences and all aspects of accessibility. You can contact our Disability Access Officer, Claire Taggart directly at clairetaggart@larnefc.com or for any other enquiries please contact info@larnefc.com

Venue Facilities

Inver Park, home of Larne FC offers:

Disabled Parking Spaces within Inver Park (limited availability and must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of the match. To reserve a disabled parking space within Inver Park please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com)
Accessible toilets (5 x Unisex Disabled Toilets: locations listed below) A changing bed is available (upon request at least 24 hrs in advance of the match – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com )
Wheelchair spaces within the Main Stand and The McKay Stand
Storage of walkers/rollators / wheelchairs during the match (if ambulant and sitting within the Main Stand only)
Assistance dogs welcomed
Sensory bags and ear defenders (upon request at least 24 hrs in advance of the match – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com )
Free ticket for a personal assistant (subject to availability)

Disability Access Ticketing

Tickets for the wheelchair area within the Main Stand can be purchased directly via the link – larnefc.com/tickets.

Tickets for the wheelchair area within the McKay Stand can also be purchased via this link – larnefc.com/tickets. Please be aware that the McKay stand is for Away fans only.

If you have any questions or queries regarding wheelchair area tickets please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com

Step Free / AMBULANT Seating

Tickets for the wheelchair area within the Main Stand can be purchased directly via the link – larnefc.com/tickets.

Tickets for the wheelchair area within the McKay Stand can also be purchased via this link – larnefc.com/tickets. Please be aware that the McKay stand is for Away fans only.

If you have any questions or queries regarding wheelchair area tickets please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com

Bookable Facilities

Disabled Parking Bays

There are a very limited number of disabled car parking spaces within the ground at Inver Park closest to the Main Stand. These spaces must be reserved at least 24hrs in advance of match. To reserve a disabled parking space within Inver Park please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com. Blue badge holders must display their blue badge at all times whilst parked.

Personal Assistant Tickets

We offer several Personal Assistant tickets at a discount or at no additional cost. This is eligible to supporters who meet the criteria and would be unable to attend an event without the support of another person, who can assist in the event of an emergency.

If you require a Personal Assistant ticket to attend a match at Larne FC, please fill out our Access For All form Insert Form and we will be in touch with further details.

Wheelchair Accessible Stands

There are 3 wheelchair-accessible stands within Inver Park – The Main Stand, The Church End and The McKay Stand. Each wheelchair-accessible stand has capacity for 4 wheelchair uses during each game, while the Main Stand offers an additional overflow area opposite the media zone allowing for 2 additional wheelchair users.

Please note, the McKay Stand and the Church End are accessible for wheelchair users via the Church End entrance only.

Sensory Bags and Ear Defenders

In conjunction with our partners at AEL Larne, our staff and volunteers have undergone CALM training and as a result, the club is able to make sensory bags and ear defenders available at all home games. These bags contain ear defenders, fidget toys and other items which can help children and young people with autism / ASD to manage a matchday at Inver Park.

Sensory bags can be booked in advance of matchday (email clairetaggart@larnefc.com) and will be available throughout each matchday. Supporters are required to sign that they will return their sensory bag at the end of the game. Sensory bags can be collected from the ticket office at Inver Park.

All sensory bags are sterilised between users and there are sterilising wipes provided in each sensory bag.

Please note – ear defenders are for supporters with autism and sensory processing difficulties who are sensitive to noises and certain sounds. They are not designed to protect against hearing damage due to sound levels.

Travel Guide

Disabled Parking Bays

There are a very limited number of disabled car parking spaces within the ground at Inver Park closest to the Main Stand. These spaces must be reserved at least 24hrs in advance of the match. To reserve a disabled parking space within Inver Park please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com.

Alternative Parking Options

A short walk from Inver Park there is a car park within First Larne Presbyterian Church (charity donation to park here). This car park has 4 disabled parking spaces and a step-free / wheelchair-accessible walking route direct to Inver Park. Please note – these spaces cannot be reserved as they are operated by a 3^rd party organisation.

Currently, there are no public transport options to access Inver Park.

Arrival Guide

Inver Park and the 1889 Bar will be open on Match Days before kick-off. Please keep an eye on Social Media for exact timings as per the match.

Please be aware that on non-match days, Inver Park is not open to the public. We plan to offer site visits and familiarisation tours shortly for disabled supporters, and requests for these will need to be made in advance. Please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com If you would like further details on this.

Entry into Inver Park for Main Stand disability seating is via Inver Road. This route is wheelchair accessible, with drop kerbs and level access into the Main Stand wheelchair seating area. Please note that there is currently loose gravel in certain areas of the fan zone, which may be difficult for a wheelchair user to navigate. We are currently awaiting planning to install tarmac paths.

Entry into Inver Park for McKay stand disability seating is via Church Road. This route is wheelchair accessible, with drop kerbs and level access into the McKay wheelchair seating area.

Access to the 1889 bar has full-level access, and a disabled toilet (with changing bed upon request at least 24hrs in advance of match day – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com) To access the fan zone from the 1889 bar, there is a portable ramp. Please make bar staff aware if you would like to use this.

Staff and stewards are on hand at all match days to assist if required. Please note there are no wheelchairs on site for use of supporters, and all medical / mobility equipment is your responsibility whilst on-site at Inver Park.

Tickets can be collected from the Ticket office within Inver Park on match day. Please keep an eye on Social Media for exact timings as per the match.

Alternatively, tickets can be collected in advance from the Larne Academy Of Sport. LAOS is open Monday – Friday 10 am-4 pm.

Larne Academy Of Sport

17a Seacliff Road
Larne
BT40 1TF

All information will be released in advance of match day on Social Media and staff/stewards will be on hand to assist with any queries on match day.

Accessible Toilets

We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and thus, all of our disabled toilets have the appropriate external signage which states this.

There are 5 unisex, wheelchair-accessible toilets throughout Inver Park. They are located :

Agnew Lounge VIP
1889 bar
Fan zone
McKay Stand
Church end stand

Please note the disabled toilet within the 1889 bar has the option to have a changing bed upon request at least 24hrs in advance of match day – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com.

Supporters with Medical Requirements

Inver Park has a strict no-food or drinks policy in terms of items brought into the venue. However, we do welcome supporters who need to bring medication, food or drink to manage a medical condition. To ensure we know about your needs, we encourage supporters to inform us at least 24hrs in advance of match day – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com.

There is a Medical room within the 1889 Sports & Social Club. Qualified medical staff are on duty on match days. In the event of a medical emergency, please notify a steward who will radio for immediate medical assistance.

Development of Accessibility and Inclusivity at Inver Park

At present, there is no hearing loop system within Inver Park, but it is something we are keen to develop and invest in. We are also investigating the potential for audio description, for our supporters with visual impairments, and would be keen to hear from any supporters who would like to avail of this potential opportunity.

If you have any further suggestions, comments or advice on how we can make Inver Park more inclusive and accessible – please email clairetaggart@larnefc.com.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of Inver Park, but supporters are asked to bear in mind noise levels on match day and the potential use of special effects, including strobe lights and pyrotechnics.

Please note – we are unable to look after an assistance dog at the ticket office.