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Alexandra Palace

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Alexandra Palace
Address	Alexandra Palace Way
Borough	Haringay
Town/City	London
Post Code	N22 7AY View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	Good access for wheelchair users. Few services or facilites for sensory impaired people.
Further Details
Type of venue	Tourist Attraction
Further keywords	Exhibitions, Events, Conference Centre, Parkland,
General information	Located at the top of a steep hill.

Contact Information
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 8365 2121
Fax	020 8883 3999
Email	info@alexandrapalace.com
Website	www.alexandrapalace.com
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Alexandria Palace 500m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Wood Green 1km or over
Parking
On-site parking availability	Yes
Designated disabled bays	Yes
Number of disabled bays	10 or more
Best place to drop off passengers	Several
Taxi services	Book your own Cab

Main Entrance
Level Access	Ramps and Steps
Ramp Length	Medium
Ramp Gradient	Regulatory
Ramp Type	Fixed
Steps to Main Entrance	4 up to main exhibition hall
Door Type	Automatic
Door Opening	Inward
Further Entrance Notes	The Ice Rink also has 4 steps with a ramp.

Image: Alexandra Palace

Access Inside
Venue is all on one level	Yes
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	Main entrance and at ice rink
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas
Accessibility restrictions	The venue is vast, it could be wise to book a wheelchair from the palace.
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	There are facilities to charge scooters or wheelchairs if power gets low.
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Services for Visually Impaired
Information Formats
Braille	No
Large print	On request
Tape	On request
Guidance	No
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes
Restrictions	No

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Location	Phoenix bar off main foyer, Roman bar off Great Hall.
Accessibility	Several snack bars around the venue.
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Refreshments service offered	Self service
Movable seating available?	Yes
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	5 adapted toilets located in the Great hall and the West Hall.
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Reserved seats	Yes

Events Current and future events taking place at this venue.
ON NOW: London Model Engineering Exhbition Exhibition 18 January 2008 — 20 July 2008 View full event information...
Afro Hair & Beauty Live Exhibition 25 May 2008 — 26 May 2008 View full event information...
Cyprus Wine Festival Festival 28 June 2008 — 29 June 2008 View full event information...

ON NOW: London Model Engineering Exhbition
Exhibition
18 January 2008 — 20 July 2008

Afro Hair & Beauty Live
Exhibition
25 May 2008 — 26 May 2008

Cyprus Wine Festival
Festival
28 June 2008 — 29 June 2008

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