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  • 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 reccomend 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

    Address

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

    Website:

    Everyone Theatres Website

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    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 its operated by a private company.

    Air conditioning?

    Yes

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

  • The 229, London

    The entrance to the 229 on Great Portland Street.

    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

    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 available at the side on the building on request)

    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

    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

    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

    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!

  • Azvex Brewery, Liverpool

    Address:

    Unit 16 King Edward St, Gibraltar Row, Liverpool, L3 7HJ

    Website:

    https://www.azvexbrewing.com/

    Promotions:

    Atomic Pro Wrestling

    Step-free access?

    Yes. The entrance is ramped.

    Seating available?

    Yes. Atomic also designate specific seats.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes. There are toilets with extra access for wheelchairs.

    Car parking nearby?

    Azvex can reserve parking for you – email them in advance to arrange.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “Azvex Brewery replied to queries quickly and thoroughly, and were even able to offer a parking space right outside the venue”

  • Left Bank, Leeds

    Address:

    Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds, LS6 1LJ

    Website:

    https://www.leftbankleeds.org.uk/

    Promotions:

    True Grit

    Step-free access?

    TBC

    Seating available?

    Yes.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    TBC

    Car parking nearby?

    There’s on-site parking, which you can call or email to reserve if you have accessibility requirements. Otherwise, there’s plenty of street parking nearby.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    Other info:

    Left Bank is a Grade II Listed former church building. Their website acknowledges there are some accessibility issues which they are working to address.

    The bar caters to a surprisingly large number of dietary requirements, with vegan and gluten free food available (actual food! Like sausage rolls and brownies!)

  • The Parish, Huddersfield

    Address:

    The Old Courthouse, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP

    Website:

    https://parishpub.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    TIDAL Wrestling

    Step-free access?

    The Parish has three floors, and unfortunately wrestling takes place on the top floor music venue.

    The main entrance to the ground floor has five steps, though there is step-free access available if you contact them. The top floor is only accessible by 21 steps.

    Seating available?

    Limited seating is available in the venue. Get in touch in advance to arrange.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Not applicable – wheelchairs cannot reach the venue.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes, on the ground floor.

    Car parking nearby?

    Back Queen St Car Park is close by.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

    What people told us:

    “Upstairs, so can’t do it. Completely inaccessible.”