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Barbican Centre

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details

Name Barbican Centre
Address Silk Street
Borough Corporation of London
Town/City London
Post Code EC2Y 8DS

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Wheelchair spaces and easily accessible seats on two levels. Some facilities for sensory impaired people.

Further Details

Type of venue Music
General information See Barbican Arts centre for information on how to get there, parking and contacting the venue.
Centre opening times:
9am - 11pm Monday - Saturday
12noon - 11pm Sundays and Public Holidays
Barbican Hall capacity 500 - 1989
Accessibility guide available Yes
Accessible performance space available Yes

Contact Information

Box Office No. 020 7638 8891 (9am-8pm daily)
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7638 4141
Website www.barbican.org.uk

Getting To

Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Farringdon; Liverpool Street; Blackfriars
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Barbican
200m
Bus information Buses to Barbican

Parking

On-site parking availability Yes
Designated disabled bays Yes

Main Entrance

Level Access Yes
Door Type Automatic
Door Opening Outward
Further Entrance Notes Silk Street

More Accessible Alternative Entrance

Level Access Yes
Door Type Automatic
Door Opening Other
Further Entrance Notes Entrance onto the Stalls foyer from underground roadway (Level -1).
Location of alternative entrance Off the underground roadway into the Stalls foyer.

Access Inside

Are there any handrails? One side
Floors served by lift All
Type(s) of lift Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges See Barbican Arts centre for information.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible screens/areas Most areas

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Enquire

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Induction loop available Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems Throughout the hall.

Services for Visually Impaired

Information Formats

General information Large Print programmes normally available. Reserve by asking Box Office in advance
Braille On request
Large print Yes
Tape On request

Guide Dogs

Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner On request
Restrictions No

Refreshments

Availability Restaurant: Yes
Bar: Yes
Café: Yes
Location All foyers
Refreshments service offered Self service
Menu formats Braille:
Large type:
Blackboard: Yes

Shops

Location Zwemmers shops on level 2 and mezzanine level.
Wheelchair accessible Limited
Staff will assist When able to

Toilets and Phones

Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets At the far end of the cloakroom on the stalls level.
Public telephone available Yes
Location of public telephones On general foyers

Seating, Concessions and Activities

Seating bookable Yes
Reserved seats Yes
Available concessions All disabled people
Wheelchair users
Unwaged
Students
Senior citizens
Escorts

Events

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