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Barbican Theatre

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Barbican Theatre
Address	Silk Street
Borough	Corporation of London
Town/City	London
Post Code	EC2Y 8DS View map of this area via Google Maps
Within the congestion charging zone?	Yes
Further Details
Type of venue	Arts Centre
Further keywords	Theatre
General information	See Barbican Arts centre for information on how to get there, parking and contacting the venue.
Venue leaflet available	Yes
Accessibility guide available	Yes
Accessible meeting room available	No
Accessible performance space available	Yes

Contact Information
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	See Barbican Arts centre for information.
Website	www.barbican.org.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Farringdon
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Barbican
Bus information	Buses to Barbican

Main Entrance
Further Entrance Notes	See Barbican Arts Centre for detailed entries on all aspects of approach, parking and entry.

Access Inside
Are the steps highlighted?	Yes
Floors served by lift	All
Type(s) of lift	Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	See Barbican Arts Centre for full details.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas
Accessibility restrictions	There are two spaces for wheelchair users with companion seating in the front row of the pit theatre
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	Scooters could be left in the foyer.
Floor surfaces	Carpets
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	Yes
Infra-red system available	No
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems	Auditorium and box office.
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?	Tours of set may be available.
Information Formats
Braille	On request
Large print	Yes
Tape	Yes
Guidance	They will escort blind people to and from the station on request.
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes or be looked after
Restrictions	No

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Yes Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Location	In foyer
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Refreshments service offered	Self service
Other facilities	See Barbican Arts Centre for full details.
Shops
Location	See Barbican Arts Centre for full details.
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	In foyer
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Yes

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