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  • Big Penny Social, London

    Big Penny Social, London

    Address:

    1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL

    Website:

    https://bigpennysocial.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    EVE

    Step-free access?

    TBC

    Seating available?

    TBC

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    TBC

    Car parking nearby?

    Their website says unfortunately there’s no parking provided for customers. It’s in Walthamstow, not far from Blackhorse Road underground station, but even street parking is thin on the ground.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “I know that the Eve promotors really considered accessibility when picking a venue.”

  • Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London

    Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London

    Address

    Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, SE19 2BB

    Website:

    http://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/crystal-palace/crystal-palace-national-sports-centre

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    The venue has a 250-space car park, with 10 dedicated accessible parking spaces.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “Crystal Palace Sports Centre has seating so cramped it made me feel claustrophobic and I nearly had to leave”

    “Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has tiered seats that are completely unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues or chronic pain. Even as someone able-bodied they were agony after about 15 minutes!”

    We’ve also been told that the backless bench seating is the worst, while some of the other seating options are not as bad.

  • York Hall, London

    York Hall, London

    Address:

    5 Old Ford Rd, London, E2 9PJ

    Website:

    www.be-well.org.uk/centres/york-hall-leisure-centre/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    TBC

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    York Hall itself has accessible parking, but other than that, the nearest public parking is almost a mile away.

    Air conditioning?

    No.

    Helpful staff?

    No. We’ve seen a lot of complaints about the security staff provided by York Hall, including comments that they refused to let people take necessary medications in with them.

  • Copper Box Arena, London

    Copper Box Arena, London

    Address:

    Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E20 3HB

    Website:

    https://copperboxarena.org.uk/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes, there’s level access into the building (via automatic doors that open outwards).

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes.

    Car parking nearby?

    There are 10 blue badge bays outside the venue, plus 40 standard bays. There’s also a multi-storey car park nearby.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “Copper Box had designated wheelchair seats and was an open enough space for me to feel confident moving around without my carer always there.”

    Other info:

    The venue is registered accessible, with accessible changing rooms as well as bathrooms. Accommodations are available for service dogs.

  • Y Theatre, Leicester

    Y Theatre, Leicester

    Address:

    7 East St, Leicester, LE1 6EY

    Website:

    https://ytheatre.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    Wrestling Resurgence

    Step-free access?

    Yes.

    Seating available?

    Yes.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes – while the main toilets are down stairs, there’s an accessible toilet on the bar level.

    Car parking nearby?

    Yes, both NCP Leicester East Street and Dover Street car park are a stone’s throw away. The NCP has two disabled bays, while Dover Street has 14.

    Air conditioning?

    No – and it’s a very, very warm venue (even in winter!).

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    Other info:

    There’s a free water refill station to the right of the bar – though it’s tucked away in the corner and hard to see.

  • Anarchy Brewery, Newcastle

    Anarchy Brewery, Newcastle

    Address:

    Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ

    Website:

    https://www.anarchybrewco.com/

    Promotions:

    NORTH

    Step-free access?

    Yes.

    Seating available?

    TBC

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    TBC

    Car parking nearby?

    Yep, there’s a whole car park right outside.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “Had trouble getting through the door at the Anarchy Brewery. As soon as [promoter Andrew] Bowers knew, I was using the wrestlers’ entrance.”

    More notes

    There is no dedicated ‘accessibility’ page on the Anarchy Brewery website, and not a lot of information available.

  • 1865, Southampton

    1865, Southampton

    Address:

    Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR

    Website:

    https://www.the1865.store/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    From the street into the building, and all the way to seating is step-free. However, the bar is up a small flight of stairs and there is no ramp or alternate access.

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    No

    Car parking nearby?

    There’s limited parking right outside the venue with level access. Gloucester Street car park is 0.2 miles away and College Street car park 0.3 miles away, but neither have any designated Blue Badge bays.

    Air conditioning?

    No

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

  • Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

    Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

    Address

    Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 1LZ

    Website:

    https://everyonetheatres.com/theatres/gordon-craig-theatre/plan-your-visit/faq/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes – there are lifts available.

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    There are 6 Blue Badge bays are available on-site, which are not bookable in advance.

    There are also a number of pay and display car parks in the area, but the nearest are 200-400 yards away. Their website warns not to park in the Leisure Centre car park as it’s operated by a private company.

    Air conditioning?

    Yes

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

  • The 229, London

    The 229, London

    Address:

    229 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PN

    Website:

    229.com

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    The venue is below ground level with lift access.

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    No customer parking on site but, being London, there is on street parking in the general area.

    Blue Badge bays are available on Park Crescent and Greenwell Street which are under 100m from the venue.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    Additional Information:

    The venue has an accessibility guide with its own information, but it does advise purchasing access tickets – we’re finding out the best way to do this with RevPro and will update with more information.

  • The Clapham Grand, London

    The Clapham Grand, London

    Address:

    The Clapham Grand, Clapham Junction 21-25 St John’s Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1TT

    Website:

    claphamgrand.com

    Promotions:

    Riot Cabaret

    Step-free access?

    Yes – ramp access is available at the side on the building, but you need to make a request to use it.

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Not really. This is London, so plenty of public transport but no customer parking and little on street parking nearby either.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    Additional Information:

    They have a very comprehensive accessibility guide available on their website, with specific info on ramp sizes, visual and hearing aids, plus details on priority access and quiet spaces.

    They are also very encouraging about getting in touch to discuss your own individual needs.