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Category: Venues

  • 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:

    The 1865 Website

    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?

    The website says there is ‘some’ and it’s right outside the venue with level access. Venue does recommend public transport though.

    Air conditioning?

    No

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    More Notes

    There is no dedicated ‘accessibility’ page on the 1865 website, and not a lot of information available.

  • Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

    Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

    Address

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

    Website:

    Everyone Theatres Website

    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.

  • The Hangar, Wolverhampton

    The Hangar, Wolverhampton

    Address:

    The Hangar, Pearson St, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HP

    Website:

    https://www.hangarvenues.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    OTT Wrestling, RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Tricky.

    Allegedly there’s an accessible parking space available, though it’s unclear who to contact to claim it?

    Officially, there’s no parking at the venue itself, and street parking in the surrounding area is prohibited. The website recommends car parks on Bell Place and Dudley Road, both at least 0.7 miles away.

    Air conditioning?

    No – they tend to open the side doors instead.

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    What people told us:

    “The Hangar is a great venue full stop. Very accommodating and a lot more seating!”

  • The Dome, Doncaster

    The Dome, Doncaster

    Address:

    The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster, DN4 7PD

    Website:

    https://www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes, with ramped access from the outside.

    Seating available?

    Yes, both inside and in the queuing area

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes.

    Car parking nearby?

    Yes, the Dome has its own free car park, which stays open until the end of the event. (There are lockable barriers that will go down after approx an hour after the event ends.)

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    TBC

  • Peddler Warehouse, Sheffield

    Peddler Warehouse, Sheffield

    Address:

    Peddler Warehouse, Sheffield, S3 8BX

    Website:

    https://www.peddlerwarehouse.com/

    Promotions:

    RISE:Underground

    Step-free access?

    Yes, and wheelchair users are given priority entrance.

    Seating available?

    Very limited.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes, though there are surprisingly few toilets given the size of the venue.

    Car parking nearby?

    The venue is in Kelham Island, so you’re looking at finding street parking.

    Air conditioning?

    No.

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    Other info:

    The entrance is through the courtyard up the side of Kelham Arcade. There’ll usually be a queue that’s easy to find!