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.
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
Eastbourne Theatres operates a scheme for those who need somebody to be present, in order to assist them.
This Scheme allows members a free ticket so that they can bring an ‘Essential Companion’ with them.
The Scheme is not open to or intended for those who simply require a companion / friend or require assistance with transportation to Eastbourne Theatres (Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Winter Garden, Royal Hippodrome).
The Scheme is free and simple to join, but necessary in order to combat fraud.
The ‘Essential Companion’ is somebody who is able to help the person with a disability by means of mobility or guidance to use and enjoy the services in the Eastbourne Theatres.
The application forms are available from the Box Office or can be downloaded from this page.
Download Individual Membership Form 
Download Organisation Membership Form 
