Access

Eastbourne Theatres want everybody to enjoy their visit and offer a range of facilities for patrons with disabilities and their companions or those who might need a little extra support to attend our events.

It is helpful if you discuss your needs with the Box Office staff when booking your tickets. We can then ensure that you and your party are offered the most appropriate seats.

The Eastbourne Theatres events brochure is available in audio format. For a copy please contact box office.

Congress Theatre

• 12 wheelchair spaces with seats for companion
• Wheelchair accessible toilet facility on ground floor
• Infrared system for the hearing impaired, headphones and neck loops available from Duty Manager
• Patron lift to all floors
• 7 car parking spaces beside the Congress Theatre (Please ensure a parking ticket is purchased if disabled patron is not road tax exempt)
• Guide dogs are welcome

Devonshire Park Theatre

• 4 wheelchair spaces with seats for companion
• Wheelchair accessible toilet facility in Stalls
• Infrared system for the hearing impaired, headphones available from Duty Manager.
• Audio description facility available, Friday evenings and Saturday matinees for the visually impaired. Provided by Friends Of The Devonshire Park.
• 6 car parking spaces in front of theatre
• Guide dogs are welcome

Winter Garden - Floral Hall & Gold Room

• Wheelchair spaces with seats for companion
• Wheelchair accessible toilet facility
• Induction loop system for the hearing impaired
• Patron lift
• 7 car parking spaces beside the Congress Theatre (Please ensure a parking ticket is purchased if disabled patron is not road tax exempt)
• Parking is available behind the Winter Garden for mini buses
• Guide dogs are welcome

Royal Hippodrome

• 3 wheelchair spaces with seats for companion
• Wheelchair accessible toilet at rear of stalls
• Induction loop system for the hearing-impaired

 

Essential Companion Scheme

The Essential Companion Scheme is offered to those who require a companion to assist them in accessing the facilities at Eastbourne Theatres.

The scheme offers members the opportunity to obtain one ticket, free of charge, for the Essential Companion. The primary role of the Essential Companion is to assist with mobility or guidance.

 

The scheme is not offered to anyone who can cope independently in a public venue, nor to those who simply require a companion to assist with transportation to Eastbourne Theatres

 

To apply please complete and sign the Essential Companion application form (available on the links below or from the Box Office).

  Download Individual Membership Form

  Download Organisation Membership Form