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Tate Modern

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Tate Modern
Address	Bankside
Borough	Southwark
Town/City	London
Post Code	SE1 9TG
Within the congestion charging zone?	Yes
Access summary	Flat level access, ramps or lift to all areas. Wheelchairs, walkers & electric scooters available (please book). Monthly BSL tours. Daily guided tours from guide with induction mic. Acoustiguide for visually impaired visitors. Touch tours. Braille guide. Ticket concessions for disabled people.
Area Map This map is based on the venue's postcode, and so is not entirely accurate. Please contact the venue if you require a precise location. For information on disabled parking in the vicinity of this venue, view this area's Blue Badge parking map.

Further Details
Type of venue	Art Gallery
General information	Large building, bench seating available throughout. Folding stools available. CHANGING PLACES accessible adult changing room available on level 1 features: electric hoist, height adjustable changing bench with paper roll, height adjustable wash hand basin, privacy screen, chair for carer.
Venue leaflet available	Yes
Accessibility guide available	Yes
Accessible meeting room available	No
Accessible performance space available	Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No.	020 7887 8888
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 7887 8888
Fax	020 7887 8898
Text Phone	020 7401 5228
Email	information@tate.org.uk
Website	www.tate.org.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	London Bridge, Blackfriars
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Southwark
Bus information	45, 63, 100, 344, 381, RV1
Parking
On-site parking availability	By special arrangement
Designated disabled bays	Yes
Number of disabled bays	9
Off site parking?	metered
Best place to drop off passengers	by front door
Taxi services	Black Cab
View the Blue Badge parking map for this area

Main Entrance
Level Access	Ramped
Ramp Gradient	Steep
Ramp Type	Fixed
Steps Highlighted?	Yes
Door Type	Automatic
Door Opening	Other
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Door Type	Automatic
Door Opening	Other
Further Entrance Notes	North entrance also accessible.
Location of alternative entrance	West entrance

Access Inside
Number of steps between each floor	20
Are the steps highlighted?	Yes
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Floors served by lift	All floors
Type(s) of lift	Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	Every level
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	West entrance
Floor surfaces	Polished concrete, wooden floorboards.
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	Yes
Infra-red system available	Yes
Details of Captioned/Subtitled/Signed screenings	Tours, family activities, talks, audio, transcripts.
Details of signed events	Yes
Can a member of staff sign?	Yes
Services for Visually Impaired
Are audio described tours available?	yes
Are touch tours available?	yes
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Torches available for loan	Yes
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Miscellaneous information	Glass walls levels 1 & 2 have manifestations upon them.
Information Formats
General information	Raised plan, touch tours, large print, audio, i-map, tate online, text magnification equipment.
Braille	Yes
Large print	Yes
Tape	Yes
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes
Restrictions	No
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs	Water can be provided.

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Yes Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Location	Levels 2, 4 & 7.
Accessibility	2 table service cafes, one espresso counter service.
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Refreshments service offered	Table service
Movable seating available?	Yes
Shops
Location	Levels 1, 2 & 4
Wheelchair accessible	Yes
Staff will assist	Yes
Other details	Visually impaired customers may take books down to the Information Room for magnification before deciding to purchase.
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	Every level
Public telephone available	Yes
Location of public telephones	Levels 1, 2 & 7
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Yes
Reserved seats	No
Available concessions	All disabled people Wheelchair users Groups Unwaged Children Students Senior citizens Escorts

Events Current and future events taking place at this venue.
ON NOW: Level 7 Commission 2007: James Aldridge: Cold Mouth Prayer Exhibition 18 August 2007 — 18 August 2009 View full event information...
ON NOW: Dla Piper Series: The Twentieth Century: How It Looked & How It Felt Exhibition 08 September 2007 — 01 April 2009 View full event information...
ON NOW: Rothiko Exhibition 21 September 2008 — 01 February 2009 View full event information...
ON NOW: Clido Meireles Exhibition 14 October 2008 — 11 January 2009 View full event information...

ON NOW: Level 7 Commission 2007: James Aldridge: Cold Mouth Prayer
Exhibition
18 August 2007 — 18 August 2009

ON NOW: Dla Piper Series: The Twentieth Century: How It Looked & How It Felt
Exhibition
08 September 2007 — 01 April 2009

ON NOW: Rothiko
Exhibition
21 September 2008 — 01 February 2009

ON NOW: Clido Meireles
Exhibition
14 October 2008 — 11 January 2009

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