Accessibility at Beacon
At The Beacon, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We aim to ensure that all visitors can enjoy our spaces and events with ease.
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- Disabled parking available in Portway Car Park (OX12 9BU)
- Seven accessible bays, free for Blue Badge holders
- Automatic doors lead into a bright, welcoming reception area
- Ample space for wheelchair or pushchair manoeuvrability
- Lowered counter at the information desk
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- Step-free access throughout
- Lift to all floors
- Accessible toilet facilities
- Visual and audio alarms in Ridgeway Auditorium, reception, café, and toilets
- Audio-only alarms in meeting rooms and first-floor bar
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- Wheelchair spaces available in the Ridgeway Auditorium
- Tiered seating: 45cm wide with fixed armrests
- Floor-level seating without armrests available – contact the Box Office to reserve
- Infrared hearing system available – request a headset at the Box Office
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- Five accessible rooms for hire
- Two rooms (Lockinge and the Ridgeway Auditorium) fitted with hearing loops
- Lift access to first-floor rooms, Ridgeway, and bar
- Evacuation chair available; staff trained in its use
- Ridgeway also includes an external ramp for emergency exit
- Fully accessible café on the ground floor
- Ramp access to outdoor seating
