Accessibility at Pride is very important to us and this year we are very grateful to BT for becoming our Access Partner and supporting some of our improvement work. We also recognise ensuring an accessible event that is fun and engaging for all is not always about putting lots of money into things.
Pride Fortnight is a full of fantastic events using venues across the city. We want to make sure you have as much information as possible to ensure you are able to access these events. We have collated access information from all of the venues we are working with and have outlined this below.
If you have any questions please get in touch with us at access@bristolpride.co.uk, whether it’s to tell us what we need to do to support you, how we can make your Pride a better experience, feedback on the events or to volunteer to help us with this then we want to hear from you.
This page will tell you what measures we have in place and answer some general questions.
Drag Queen Bingo & LGBT+ History Boat Tour
Not wheelchair accessible.
Prince Street Ferry Stop has 6 steps to the ferry landing supported by a handrail.
There are then 3 steps on to the boat which is supported with a handrail.
There are no accessible toilets.
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
The nearest carpark is The Grove, which is a 3 minute walk.
Priscilla, Queen of The Desert
There is level access to the cinema, and lifts throughout the building.
There are accessible toilets on the second floor and ground floor – all floors are accessible via a lift.
You can request a PA ticket for this event by emailing access@bristolpride.co.uk
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
On street Blue Badge parking is located in Canons Road to the rear of the aquarium.
There are meeting rooms or open areas for quiet space.
Comedy Night
The main entrance is at street level of King Street and fully wheelchair accessible with automatic doors to facilitate comfortable access. The Foyer, Kitchen + Bar and Box Office are all fully wheelchair accessible. The Foyer lift enables customers full access to all public areas of the building.
There are accessible toilets.
People with disabilities requiring an accompanying person can request a free companion ticket at the time of booking via the Bristol Old Vic website.
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There are three disabled parking bays opposite the One Stop on Queen Charlotte Street. Blue Badge Holders park for free. Please note that King Street is cobbled and unfortunately it is not possible to drive directly up to the doors of the venue.
There is a Resting Space located on The Balcony and is open for all and created with disabled artist Raquel Meseguer Zafe.
Circus Cabaret Night (all seated)
Circomedia
St Paul’s Church, Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ
boxoffice@circomedia.com
Click here to find more information about the accessibility of Circomedia
Circomedia have ramped access to their auditorium and level access to the toilets. If you require a wheelchair space, step-free access to your seat in the auditorium then please let us know in advance of the performance. Please email access@bristolpride.co.uk
There are accessible toilets on ground floor.
Please email access@bristolpride.co.uk to request a PA ticket this event always sells out so make sure you email when booking.
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There are public parking bays on Portland Square, directly opposite the venue.
Theatre: Murder, He didn’t write and Wreckage
The Wardrobe Theatre
25 West St, Bristol BS2 0DF
info@thewardrobetheatre.com
Click here for more accessibility information about The Wardrobe Theatre.
Two wheelchair spaces are available on the back row nearest the entrance to the theatre, which can be reserved whilst booking a ticket. The main front door to the building has one large step and the rest of the route to the theatre is flat.
To avoid the step, please use the side door, down a short side-alley (86cm/34″ at its narrowest) to the left of the main entrance. This door will sometimes be open during the day, however if you do find that it is closed, there is a doorbell that alerts The Old Market Assembly bar staff to open it.
An accessible toilet can be found at Old Market Assembly which is attached to the Theatre.
Before booking, please email tickets@thewardrobetheatre.com. Your customer account will then be tagged so that whenever you book two tickets, one of them will be automatically discounted to £0. Alternatively (or if you have already booked your ticket) please forward your booking confirmation email to tickets@thewardrobetheatre.com letting them know you need to add a companion ticket and they will then book an additional complimentary ticket for you.
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There is no dedicated parking however there is limited on road parking outside the venue and on the surrounding residential roads.
Pioneers of Pride Kiki Ball
St Georges have step free access from Charlotte Street, where there is a lift to all floors of the building so wheelchair users, visitors with buggies and people with limited mobility can access the Café Bar, glass studio and hall step-free. It is 3m from the roadside to the Charlotte Street gates, then the level access lift entrance is 15m from the Charlotte Street gates.
Accessible toilets are located on each level of the new building and on the ground floor beside the Box Office.
Free companion tickets are available and can be booked at the same time as your ticket if you are registered on St Georges access scheme. To register, please contact the Box Office at St Georges or call 0117 929 4929.
St George’s has an Assisted Listening System called Sennheiser MobileConnect. Using WiFi, visitors can access superior quality live audio from concerts, talks, and exhibitions fed directly to a smart phone, or similar device – either through headphones or via a necklace for hearing aid users.
During performances we have a dedicated quiet respite space available on our ground floor, located in the Recording Room to the left of our Heritage Space.
Majority of buses run through the centre of Bristol, for more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There is on road parking available on the surrounding roads to the venue.
Queer Vision Film Festival and Theatre: Section 28 & Me
Watershed
1 Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX
info@watershed.co.uk
Click here for more information about the accessibility of Watershed.
Level access is available there is a ramped, electronically assisted entrance door at the side of the building around the corner from the main entrance.
There are accessible toilets.
All three cinemas have induction loops.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There are two Blue Badge parking spaces to the rear of Watershed on Canons Road.
Gin Tasting
The Glass Boat
Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB
glassboat@6oclockgin.com
Click here for more information about the accessibility of The Glass Boat.
The bridge access is level access.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets – the toilet is down 14 steps.
Please contact glassboat@6oclockgin.com for PA tickets.
The venue are happy to do table service and reserve seating for customers with access needs.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
The nearest Blue Badge Parking is in Queens Square.
The Official Afterparty
The mezziene which over looks the main dance floor, is wheelchair accessible with level access – staff can also reserve seating here, please contact the venue directly.
The Main Dance floor (DTYM & Confidence Man DJs) is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed via 7 steps down.
The academy 2 space (One More Time) is not wheelchair accessible with one set of steps with 4 steps, followed by four sets of steps with 10 steps up to this area of the venue.
The academy 3 space (Jersey the Devil and Macha Zu) has level access and is wheelchair accessible. Staff will be on hand to guide visitors to a ramp that will lead you into the auditorium from the side of the venue.
If you are a wheelchair user or have another accessibility requirements please contact the venue directly.
There’s an accessible toilet on the ground floor at the rear of the venue which staff will guide you to and assist with access if needed.
You can apply for a PA ticket for Bristol Pride events by emailing access@bristolpride.co.uk
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
NCP Trenchard Street has blue badge parking.
Afterparty: Queenshilling
Level access is available to one level of the bar.
Unfortunately there is no accessible toilet.
Please contact the Queenshilling.
A virtual tour of the venue can be found here https://queenshilling.com/virtualtour.html
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
NCP Trenchard Street has blue badge parking and there is some limited roadside parking.
Afterparty: Grrrl Crush
There is level access via the fire exit ramp. If given advanced notice, the venue are able to provide ramps to the dancefloor and main bar.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets.
Please email access@bristolpride.co.uk to request a PA ticket.
There are no strobes in venue.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
NCP Trenchard Street has blue badge parking and there is some limited roadside parking.
Queer Vision Film Festival at The Cube
The venue is not wheelchair accessible, there is a flight of stairs into the venue.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets.
Please email access@bristolpride.co.uk to request a PA ticket.
The theatre seats at the Cube are: ~ 42 cm wide (edge of arm rest to edge of arm rest) and ~ 44 cm deep. We can bring in up to two larger chairs – please email or call the cube directly beforehand.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There is no dedicated parking but on street parking is available nearby. Do not park in the car park in front of the cinema – it doesn’t belong to the cube!
DTYM: The Phoenix
Wheelchair and Level Access from garden entrance. No level access to the bar – 1 step up into the front entrance of the venue and 1 step up to the bar.
One cubical is level access but there are no wheelchair accessible toilets.
Please contact DTYM directly.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
There is no dedicated parking but on street parking is available nearby, and there is a large multi-story carpark above the venue at Cabot Circus.
Pride Dog Show
Castle Park
Broad Weir, Bristol BS1 3X
Click here for more information about Castle Park.
Yes, but it should be noted that Castle Park is grassed and level access the ground conditions may be challenging for those with mobility aids if the weather is wet.
There are no accessible toilets in Castle Park.
This is not applicable as the Dog Show is a free event.
This event will be BSL interpreted.
Majority of buses heading into the centre of Bristol. For more info visit: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Blue badge parking is available in the Galleries Car Park which is opposite Castle Park.