Accessibility & Venues

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool for the British Science Festival 2025!

Below, you will find general accessibility information about the Festival, as well as directions to our venues and accessibility details for each location. We will be updating this page in the weeks leading up to the Festival so please return here for the most up-to-date information.

You can find a map of all British Science Festival venues and their facilities here or below. Click on the icons on the map or on the left-hand menu for more details.

For additional information, please visit our Plan your visit page.

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General Festival Accessibility

Venues

General Festival Accessibility

We aim to make the Festival enjoyable for everyone and provide as much information as possible to help you plan your visit.

If you have additional accessibility questions, please email us at [email protected].

Event accessibility

As of the latest update of this page, the majority of our events are wheelchair accessible, except for a small number of venues. Please refer to each venue description below for an overview of its accessibility features.

When travelling around Liverpool, we recommend using CityMapper. It is available as an app and webpage and provides reliable travel instructions and real-time updates.

Accessible travel

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge holders can park for free in most Liverpool City Council car parks and on-street pay and display bays. For details on these locations, please visit the City of Liverpool’s Blue Badge On-Street Parking Map and Car Parks.

Please note the following exceptions:

  • Paddington Village, Victoria Street, and Royal Albert Dock Car Parks – standard parking charges apply.
  • Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park – free parking is only available for Blue Badge holders in designated disabled bays on Level 5.
  • Q-Park Car Parks – there are 180 Blue Badge parking spaces available across parking sites on Queen Square, Hanover Street, John Lewis and Liverpool ONE. Standard parking charges apply. Please visit their website for locations.

There are also a number of disabled parking bays available for Blue Badge holders on the University of Liverpool campus. Please refer to the University’s accessible parking map and webpage for details.

Liverpool John Moores University has limited disabled parking available. We recommend using nearby City Council car parks or on-street pay and display bays. For more information, contact LJMU at [email protected] or email us at [email protected].

If you have any further questions on blue badge parking, please email us at [email protected].

Bus Travel

All public buses in Liverpool are wheelchair accessible, featuring low floors, ramps, and designated spaces for wheelchair users, along with priority seating. Many services also offer audio and visual next-stop announcements.

Residents of Liverpool and Merseyside with a qualifying disability may be eligible for free local bus travel through the Merseytravel National Travel Pass. If you are unable to use standard bus services, Merseytravel also offers Merseylink, a free dial-a-ride service for eligible residents.

For full details on accessible bus services, passes, or to check eligibility, please visit the Merseytravel accessibility pages.

Rail Travel

Liverpool has two main central train stations – Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central – both of which are fully wheelchair accessible.

For detailed information about accessibility at these stations, visit the Liverpool Lime Street Station Access page and the Liverpool Central Access page.

For accessibility details regional train stations across Liverpool, visit the Merseyrail Station Accessibility page.

To check station accessibility across the wider UK, see the National Rail Accessibility Map.

If you need help planning your journey or would like more information about National Rail’s services for disabled passengers, you can contact the National Rail Passenger Assistance team by phone on 08457 484950, by textphone on 0845 6050600, or visit the National Rail Passenger Assistance page online.

For any additional questions or assistance with rail travel, feel free to email us at [email protected].

 

Mobility Aid Hire

Manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, and mobility scooters are available to hire from Liverpool ONE’s Shopmobility service, located in the Liverpool ONE shopping centre. Equipment can be hired for short-term use or several days.

The service is open to residents and visitors with limited mobility and operates from Level 3 of Q-Park Liverpool ONE, which includes designated disabled parking bays for Shopmobility users.

Visit Liverpool Shopmobility for more details or to book in advance.

 

Toilets

All of our venues have toilet facilities available. Most of our venues also feature accessible toilets on or near the premises. For specific details or exceptions, please refer to the venue descriptions below.

In addition to venue facilities, there are several public toilets with accessible facilities available in the city centre. You can find these using the National Public Toilet Map.

For those needing further support, Changing Places toilets are available throughout Liverpool. You can use the Change Places Toilets website for more information on locations and facilities.

Help at the Festival

Our friendly Festival Assistants will be at all events and are happy to help—whether you have a question, need directions, or want to know more about the facilities at each venue.

If you’d like a little extra support, you can pick up a Sunflower Lanyard from our Info Desk on Peter’s Lane during opening hours. This discreetly lets our team know you may need additional assistance or a bit more time.

For information on how to get to Peter’s Lane please see Peter’s Lane – Liverpool ONE.

If you need some time to yourself at any point during the Festival, you can head to our Multi-faith Prayer & Quiet Rooms, at the below locations, dates and times during the festival:

  • Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX – Wednesday 10 September and Sunday 14 September, 11am – 5pm
  • Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1BY – Open every day except Mondays, 10am – 5pm
  • The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW – Open daily. Open evenings occasionally for events, including Thursday 11 September for the British Science Festival
  • Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool, L7 3NY – Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Open evenings occasionally for events, including Thursday 11 September for the British Science Festival.

City guides

AccessAble is a helpful planning tool with detailed access guides for many venues across Liverpool, including hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, and museums. Each guide covers facilities such as car parks, toilets, and entrances, and is designed from a pan-disability perspective.

Euan’s Guide is another resource that offers access reviews and information shared by disabled people and their families.

If you have additional accessibility questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Venues

Bam Boo Brunch & Cocktails

Bam Boo Brunch & Cocktails is a cafe located on Bold Street, Liverpool.

How to get there

Address: 108 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY, United Kingdom

What3words: ///pigs.shave.sharp

Train: Liverpool Central Station is a 5-minute walk away (0.2 miles), and Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10-minute walk away (0.4 miles).

Bus: There are several bus stops within a 3–5 minute walk (0.3 – 0.4 miles):

  • School Lane (Stop Hb): Serves routes 79, 82A, 500, and N1
  • College Lane (Stop Ha): Serves routes 6, 82, 86, and 86A
  • Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga): Serves routes 7 and 19

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bike racks are available nearby.

Parking: The nearest car park is ParkBee – Liverpool Central Village, located at 1 Heathfield St, L1 4AT, a 1-minute walk from the venue. A larger car park, Mount Pleasant Car Park, is a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away at 38 Mount Pleasant (L3 5TB).

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

Getting In & Moving Around

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Entry requires navigating two steps, but a portable ramp is available upon request. Please note, the ramp is quite steep and cannot support mobility scooters.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available.

Baby changing facilities are provided.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is at Liverpool ONE on Wall Street (L1 8JQ), about a 6-minute walk (0.2 miles) away. Opening hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 9:30am–8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am–7:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm

There is no designated multi-faith room at the venue.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs are welcome and can be provided with a bowl of water upon request.

Bam Boo Brunch & Cocktails offers a variety of dishes suitable for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and halal diets. Please note however that all allergens are present in the kitchen, and while efforts are made to accommodate dietary requirements, cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge parking spaces are available on Bold Street from 6:00pm to 6:00am everyday.

Additional accessible parking is available nearby at:

  • Wood Street: Three spaces, two with dropped kerb access, approximately 0.1 miles away (open at all times unless otherwise stated).
  • Colquitt Street: Two spaces, one with dropped kerb access, under 0.1 miles away (open at all times unless otherwise stated).
  • Mount Pleasant Car Park: About a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away, with free disabled parking on level 5.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Bluecoat

Bluecoat is located on School Lane.

How to get there

Address: School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX, United Kingdom
What3words: ///point.clean.ruler

Train: Liverpool Central is a 4 minute walk (0.2 miles) away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10 minute walk (0.4 miles) away.

Bus: The nearest bus station is Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is about a 5-minute walk from Bluecoat. It is served by several routes, including: 10A, 14, 18, 26/27, 75, 80/80A, 86/86A/86C

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: There are bike racks located near Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street, just a short walk from the venue.

Parking: The closest car parks are Q-Park Hanover Street (2-minute walk) and Q-Park Liverpool ONE – John Lewis (6-minute walk).

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

You can find full accessibility details on Bluecoat’s website.

Getting In & Moving Around

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible for attending any of our events. Due to listed building restrictions, wheelchair access to older parts of the building is limited..

Facilities

Accessible toilets are located on the ground and first floors.
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is at Liverpool ONE (Wall Street, L1 8JQ), about a 5-minute walk away. Opening hours: Monday–Friday: 9:30am–8:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am–7:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm

There will be a quiet space and multifaith prayer room available on Wednesday 10th September and Sunday 14th September for our events.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.

Induction loops are fitted in several areas including the Tickets & Information desk, café, Performance Space, and Sandon Room.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge parking is available at nearby car parks such as Q-Park Hanover Street and Q-Park Liverpool ONE (John Lewis), though standard charges apply.

Free Blue Badge parking is available on nearby streets like Hanover Street, or at Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park on level 5, approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Church Street

Church Street is a pedestrianised road in Liverpool.

Address: Church Street, Liverpool, L1 3AW

What3words: ///gained.supper.stale

Train: Liverpool Central is a 4 minute walk (0.2 miles) away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10 minute walk (0.4 miles) away.

Bus: The nearest bus station is Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is about a 5-minute walk from Bluecoat. It is served by several routes, including: 10A, 14, 18, 26/27, 75, 80/80A, 86/86A/86C

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: There is nearby bike racks on Seel Street.

Parking: The closest car park is Q-Park Hanover Street, which is a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away.

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FACT

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is located on Wood Street in Liverpool city centre.

How to get there

Address: 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ, United Kingdom

What3Words: ///stops.snack.sits

Train: Liverpool Centrall is a 5 minute walk (0.2 miles) away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10 minute walk (0.4 miles) away.

Bus: The nearest bus stops are Berry Street, Paradise Street and Hardman Street.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Nearby bike parking is available on Ropewalks Square.

Parking: The nearest car park is ParkBee Liverpool Central Village, a 3 minute walk away.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For detailed information, please visit FACT’s Accessibility webpage.

Getting In & Moving Around
Pavement level access to FACT is available on Wood Street, with ramp access at the rear on Fleet Street. Inside, all areas including galleries and cinema screens are wheelchair accessible. A lift serves all floors from the main foyer next to the Box Office.

A virtual reality tour of FACT is available here.

Facilities
Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor, first floor (opposite the bar and Gallery 2), and second floor (near Screen 2). The Box Office, kiosk, and information desk all have adapted counters for accessible transactions. Baby changing facilities are not currently available on site.

There is no Changing Places toilet. The nearest facility is at Liverpool ONE (Wall Street, L1 8JQ), about a 5-minute walk away. Opening hours: Monday–Friday: 9:30am–8:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am–7:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm

There is no multi-faith prayer room.

Support & Assistance
Guide dogs and support dogs are welcome throughout the venue. Sensory bags containing various sensory tools, ear defenders, and communication cards are available from the welcome desk on Wood Street.

For hearing support, all cinema screens have infrared hearing enhancement systems, and portable induction loops are available at tills. Captioned and audio described screenings are regularly offered.

If you require any special assistance or wish to bring a support dog to a screening or event, please contact FACT in advance at [email protected] or call 0151 707 0333.

Blue Badge Parking
Blue Badge parking spaces are located nearby on Wood Street, Bold Street, and at the rear of the building. Standard parking fees apply.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Kazimier Garden

Kazimier Garden is an outdoor music venue and pub located on Seel Street.

How to get there

Address: 32b Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BE, United Kingdom

What3words: ///glad.sang.placed

Train: Liverpool Central Station is approximately a 5-minute walk away (0.2 miles), and Liverpool Lime Street Station is about a 15-minute walk (0.5 miles) from the venue.

Bus: The following bus stops are a 3-8 minute walk (0.1 – 0.3 miles) from the venue:

  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station: Serves routes 6, 10A, 18, 26, 27, 79, 82, 86, 86A, 500 and N1.
  • Ranelagh Street (Stop GA): Serves routes 7 and 19.
  • School Lane (Stop HB): Serves routes 79, 82A, 500, and N1.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: There are bike racks located on Seel Street.

Parking: The nearest parking is JustPark Seel Street Car Park which is a 3 minute walk away (0.1 miles) and ParkBee Liverpool Central Village Car Park which is a 7-minute walk away (0.2 miles).

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

Getting In & Moving Around

The outdoors area of Kazimier Garden is on flat level but has uneven gravel surfaces. This makes the space difficult to navigate by wheelchair.

Kazimier Kabin and Stockroom are not wheelchair accessible as they are connected to ground level by a number of steps.

Facilities

There are no accessible toilets available on-site.

Baby changing facilities are not available at this venue.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is at Liverpool ONE on Wall Street (L1 8JQ), about a 2-minute walk (under 0.1 miles) away. Opening hours:

    • Monday–Friday: 9:30am–8:00pm
    • Saturday: 9:30am–7:00pm
    • Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm

There is no designated multi-faith room at the venue.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs are welcome throughout Kazimier Garden.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge holders can use free on-street parking on Seel Street. Additional designated disabled parking spaces are available nearby at:

  • Colquitt Street: 0.2 miles away
  • Berry Street: 0.3 miles away
  • Liverpool ONE Car Park: 0.4 miles away (standard parking fees apply)

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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LEAF

LEAF is a café and bar located on Bold Street.

How to get there

Address: 65–67 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ, United Kingdom

What3words: ///belly.cloak.human

Train: Liverpool Central Station is a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away, and Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) away.

Bus: Several bus stops are located within a 3–5 minute walk (0.3 miles):

  • School Lane (Stop Hb): Routes 79, 82A, 500, and N1
  • College Lane (Stop Ha): Routes 6, 82, 86, and 86A
  • Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga): Routes 7 and 19

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: There are nearby bike racks to store your bike.

Parking: The closest car park is ParkBee – Liverpool Central Village, which located at 1 Heathfield Street, L1 4AT, approximately a 1-minute walk (358 ft) from the venue. A larger car park is also nearby, this is Mount Pleasant Car Park, located at 38 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TB, approximately a 5-minute walk away (0.2 miles)

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

You can see detailed accessibility information for LEAF on The Accessible Guide.

Getting In & Moving Around

LEAF is wheelchair accessible throughout the venue.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on-site.
Baby changing facilities are provided.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is at Liverpool ONE on Wall Street (L1 8JQ), open:

  • Monday–Friday: 9:30am–8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am–7:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm

There is no designated multi-faith room at the venue.

LEAF offers a variety of dishes suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Staff are happy to accommodate dietary requirements where possible. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary needs upon arrival. While every effort is made to avoid cross-contamination, all allergens are present in the kitchen.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs are welcome and can be provided with a bowl of water upon request.

Parking & Transport

Blue Badge parking is available on Bold Street from 6:00pm to 6:00am, Monday to Sunday. Additional accessible parking is nearby at:

  • Wood Street: Three spaces, two with dropped kerb access (open at all times unless otherwise stated)
  • Colquitt Street: Two spaces, one with dropped kerb access (open at all times unless otherwise stated)
  • Mount Pleasant Car Park: About a 5-minute walk away, with free disabled parking on level 5

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is a place of worship located on St James’ Mount

How to get there

Address: St James’ Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ, United Kingdom

What3words: ///roofs.wisely.hung

Train: Liverpool Lime Street Station and Liverpool Central Station are both approximately a 30-minute walk from the Cathedral.

Bus: Several bus routes stop close to the Cathedral:

  • Cathedral Station (Stop C): Routes 82, 86, 82A
  • Hope Street (Stop G): Routes 82, 86, 82A

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bike racks are available near the Cathedral.

Parking: A small on-site car park is available at Liverpool Cathedral, standard parking fees apply.

Alternative parking is available at Mount Pleasant Car Park (38 Mount Pleasant, L3 5TB), approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue. Blue Badge holders can park for free on designated bays level 5.

On-street parking is also available on Hope Street, Brownlow Hill, and Upper Duke Street.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For detailed accessibility information, please visit Liverpool Cathedrals Website or contact the Visitor Services Team at [email protected] or 0151 702 7260.

Getting In & Moving Around

The Cathedral is mostly wheelchair accessible. Level access is available at the main entrance, and most public areas are accessible via ramps and lifts.

Some historic or elevated areas may have limited access; however, these are not required to attend any of our events.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available within the Cathedral.

Baby changing facilities are provided on-site.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is located at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Hope Street, L1 9BP), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 6:30pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

There is no dedicated multi-faith prayer or quiet room within the Cathedral.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the building. Water bowls can be provided upon request.

Induction loops are installed in key areas.

The Constables’ Lodge is staffed 24/7 and can assist visitors on-site. Visitors requiring additional support are encouraged to contact the Lodge ahead of their visit by calling 0151 702 7260.

Staff and volunteers wear brown ID passes and are trained in disability awareness.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge holders can use the on-site car park, though standard charges apply.

Free on-street Blue Badge parking is available nearby on Hope Street, Brownlow Hill, and Upper Duke Street.

Additional free Blue Badge spaces are available on level 5 of Mount Pleasant Car Park (38 Mount Pleasant, L3 5TB), approximately a 10-minute walk away.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

 

Museum of Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool is a museum located on Pier Head.

How to get there

Address: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG, United Kingdom

What3words: ///acted.transit.voted

Train: James Street station is the closest station, a 5-minute walk away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is a approximately a 20-minute walk.

Bus: Liverpool ONE Bus Station, on Paradise Street, is the nearest major bus interchange and is about a 10-minute walk from the museum. It serves numerous local and regional bus routes as well as National Express coaches.

Several local buses stop near the Museum of Liverpool at Pier Head, including routes 12, 18, 26, 27, and 500, providing convenient access from across the city.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bicycle bays are available opposite the entrance to the museum, next to the Great Western Railway building.

Parking: Car parks are available in the nearby Liverpool ONE complex, opposite the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock.

Ferry: The Mersey Ferries terminal is right next to the Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head. An hourly service runs from Woodside on the Wirral.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For detailed accessibility information, please visit the Museum of Liverpool’s Access and Facilities Page.

Getting In & Moving Around

The Museum of Liverpool is fully wheelchair accessible with level access throughout.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are located on all floors, including wheelchair-accessible facilities. Gender-neutral toilets are available on the first floor.

Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor and in the accessible toilet on the second floor.

A Changing Places toilet is located on the ground floor; please note the sink is at a fixed height. Visitors may need to request access through a member of staff.

A prayer room is available on the first floor for those needing a quiet space.

Two manual wheelchairs are available for loan at the information desk, subject to availability.

Additional sensory resources, such as ear defenders, can be signed out at the Welcome Desk.

Lockers are available on the ground floor for hire (£2 plus a £3 refundable deposit), including larger lockers suitable for buggies.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome. Drinking bowls for assistance dogs can be requested at the information desk.

Blue Badge Parking

Six Blue Badge parking spaces are located directly opposite the museum entrance by the Great Western Railway building (about 30 meters away). These must be pre-booked by emailing [email protected] with vehicle registration, make/model, contact phone number, ideally at least 3 days in advance.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Peter’s Lane – Liverpool ONE

Peter’s lane is a street within Liverpool ONE which is a shopping centre in the city centre.

How to get there

Address: Peter’s Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DE, United Kingdom

What3words: /// ///trout.purely.silent

Train: Liverpool Central Station is a 5 minute walk away (0.2 miles), and Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10 minute walk away (0.5 miles).

Bus: The Liverpool ONE Bus Station is located within the centre and serves many routes, including National Express coaches.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: There are numerous bike racks available throughout Liverpool ONE.

Parking:

Liverpool ONE offers over 3,000 parking spaces across Q-Park locations at The Strand, John Lewis & Partners, and Hanover Street.

EV charging points are available at both John Lewis and Hanover Street car parks. Standard parking fees apply.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For detailed accessibility information, please visit Liverpool ONE’s AccessAble page.

Getting In & Moving Around

Liverpool ONE is fully wheelchair accessible, with level access available throughout the complex.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are provided on every level.

Baby changing facilities are available.

A Changing Places toilet is located next to the Information Centre at 5 Wall Street. Assistance from the Guest Services Team may be required to access this facility.

There is no multi-faith and quiet room.

Liverpool ONE offers a Shopmobility service for visitors with mobility restrictions, providing a range of mobility equipment for loan.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.
Visitors can pre-book assistance for their visit via the WelcoMe platform.

Blue Badge Parking

Designated Blue Badge parking spaces are available in Q-Park car parks (John Lewis and Hanover Street), although standard parking charges apply.

Free Blue Badge spaces are available at Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park on level 5, approximately a 10-minute walk from Liverpool ONE.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Quirky Quarter

Quirky Quarter is located at The Arch, on Duke Street.

How to get there

Address: The Arch, 142 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5DR, United Kingdom
What3words: ///nuns.dates.oppose
Train: The closest train station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away.
Bus: Nearby bus stops include:

  • Duke Street / Quirky Quarter (Routes 82, 86, 82A, 19, 26, 27, 61, 79)
  • Upper Duke Street / Philharmonic Hall (Routes 82, 86, 82A, 19, 26, 27, 61, 79)

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bike racks are available nearby.

Parking: There is a small car park called Parr Street Car Park, which is a 4-minute walk from Quirky Quarter. A larger car park, Q-Park Queen Square, is a 10-minute walk away and offers considerably more spaces.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For detailed information, please visit The Accessible Guide’s website.

Getting In & Moving Around

Quirky Quarter is wheelchair accessible, with level access throughout most areas of the venue. Please note that some minor exhibits may present height challenges.

Facilities

Baby changing facilities are available.

There is an accessible toilet.

While the venue does not have a designated Changing Places toilet, it does offer a fully accessible toilet that may meet some visitors’ needs. It includes a changing area, an adult-sized bench and sufficient space for an adult and up to two carers.

There is no dedicated multi-faith or quiet room available on the premises.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.

Some exhibits include ambient lighting or strobing effects. If this may affect you, please email us at [email protected] ahead of the event if possible, or speak to a Festival Assistant on the day.

Blue Badge Parking

Nearby car parks such as Q-Park and Q-Park John Lewis offer Blue Badge parking spaces (standard charges apply).

Free Blue Badge parking is available on nearby streets such as Duke Street and Hope Street, or on level 5 of Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park, which is a 10-minute walk from the venue.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Redmonds Building, Liverpool John Moores University

The Redmonds Building is located on Brownlow Hill in Liverpool.

How to get there

Address: Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5UG, United Kingdom

What3words: ///trees.nets.trick

Train: The Redmonds Building is a 10-minute walk (0.3 miles) from both Lime Street Station and Liverpool Central Station.

Bus: The closest bus stops are Ainsworth Street and Trowbridge Street, both approximately a 2-minute walk (under 350 ft) from the Redmonds Building. Several buses serve these stops, including routes 6, 7, 79, 82, 86A, and 500.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bike racks are available near the Redmonds Building.

Parking: This venue does not have its own car park. The nearest car park is Mount Pleasant Car Park on Brownlow Hill, a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the venue.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

You can see detailed accessibility information for the Redmonds Building’s AccessAble webpage.

Getting In & Moving Around

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with level access throughout.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on all floors.

Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.

A Changing Places toilet is available on-site.

There is no dedicated multi-faith prayer room. The nearest is located at the John Foster Building, a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away at 80–98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5UZ.

Support & Assistance

Support dogs are welcome and can be provided with a water bowl upon request.

Blue Badge Parking

The nearest car park is Mount Pleasant Car Park (38 Mount Pleasant, L3 5TB), located a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the Redmonds Building. Blue Badge holders can park for free on designated bays level 5.

Blue Badge holders may also use any accessible bay in University staff or visitor car parks.

On-street Blue Badge bays are also available on Pleasant Street, directly behind the venue, limited to a 3-hour stay.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Royal Albert Dock

Address: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG, United Kingdom

What3words: ///towns.rather.also

Train: James Street station is the closest station, a 5-minute walk away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is a approximately a 20-minute walk.

Bus: Liverpool ONE Bus Station, on Paradise Street, is the nearest major bus interchange and is about a 10-minute walk from the museum. It serves numerous local and regional bus routes as well as National Express coaches.

Several local buses stop near the Museum of Liverpool at Pier Head, including routes 12, 18, 26, 27, and 500, providing convenient access from across the city.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bicycle bays are available opposite the entrance to the museum, next to the Great Western Railway building.

Parking: Car parks are available in the nearby Liverpool ONE complex, opposite the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock.

Ferry: The Mersey Ferries terminal is right next to the Museum of Liverpool at the Pier Head. An hourly service runs from Woodside on the Wirral.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For accessibility features, please see the Museum of Liverpool section above, which is a 4-minute walk away (0.2 miles).

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The Black-E

The Black-E is a cultural and community venue inside a former church on Great George Street.

How to get there

Address: 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW, United Kingdom

What3words: ///digits.best.oasis

Train: The nearest train stations are Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central, both approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue.

Bus: Several bus routes stop nearby:

  • Great George Street: Routes 82, 82A
  • Upper Duke Street: Routes 74, 75, 80/80A, 86/86A/86B/86C

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bicycle racks are available on Great George Street near the entrance.

Parking: Q-Park Hanover Street is the closest car park, around 5 minutes away on foot. Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park is another nearby option, about a 10-minute walk from the venue.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

Getting In & Moving Around

The Black-E is fully wheelchair accessible. External ramps provide entry via Nelson Street to the lower ground floor (Chamber Theatre and Studio), and via Sankey Street to the ground floor (Gallery).

An accessible lift connects all six floors, and internal ramps ensure step-free access throughout the building.

A virtual tour of the venue is available on The Black-E’s Facilities Page.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on multiple levels.

Baby changing facilities are not currently available at The Black-E.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is located at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Hope Street, L1 9BP), about a 10-minute walk away. It is open:

  • Monday – Saturday: 8:30am–6:30pm
  • Sunday: 9:00am–5:00pm

A multi-faith and quiet space is available for prayer or reflection.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.

Performance and exhibition spaces are equipped with hearing loop systems to assist audience members who are hard of hearing. For more information or to request support, please contact the box office at [email protected].

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge parking is available at nearby car parks, including Q-Park and Liverpool City Council facilities (standard charges apply). Free Blue Badge spaces are also located on surrounding streets, such as Great George Street and Upper Duke Street.

Free parking is available on level 5 of Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park, a 10-minute walk from the venue.

More Information

For detailed access information, please visit The Black-E’s Accessibility Page.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Unity Theatre

Unity Theatre is located on Hope Street.

How to get there

Address: 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG, United Kingdom
What3words: ///online.tries.flap

Train: Unity Theatre is approximately a 10-minute walk from both Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central train stations.

Bus: The nearest bus stop is at Hope Street/Cathedral Station, a 5-minute walk from the venue. This stop is served by several routes including 82, 82A, and 86.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bicycle racks are available on Hope Place.

Parking: Unity Theatre does not have its own car park. On-street pay and display parking is available around Hope Street, though parking on Hope Place is reserved for residents between 8:00am and 6:00pm. The nearest public car parks are:

  • Q-Park Hanover Street – approximately a 5-minute walk
  • Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park – around 10 minutes walk
  • Renshaw Street Car Park – about an 8-minute walk

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

For full accessibility details and a visual tour of the venue, please visit Unity Theatre’s website.

Getting In & Moving Around

The venue is wheelchair accessible via two entry points:

  • Entry 1: Automatic double doors at street level lead to five steps up to the main foyer or an access lift that takes visitors directly to the Box Office.
  • Entry 2: A two-tier ramp with handrails offers step-free access directly into the foyer.

Unity One, the main theatre space, is accessible from the ground floor foyer. Lift access is available to both Unity Two and the theatre’s bar.

A visual tour of the venue is available on Unity Theatre’s Access webpage.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on all three levels of the building.

Baby changing facilities are not currently available.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest facility is at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Hope Street, L1 9BP), about a 5-minute walk away. Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am–6:30 pm, and Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

There is no dedicated quiet area or multi-faith prayer room, but visitors can ask staff if they require a calm space.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.

Unity Theatre provides a hearing loop system compatible with hearing aids, which can also be used without them.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge parking is available at nearby car parks; Q-Park and Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park (standard charges apply).

Free Blue Badge parking can be found on surrounding streets like Hope Place and Upper Duke Street. Mount Pleasant Multi-Storey Car Park offers free Blue Badge spaces on level 5 and is about a 10-minute walk from the venue.

More Information

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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The Victoria Gallery & Museum is located on Ashton Street on the University of Liverpool campus.

How to get there

Address: Ashton Street, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3DR, United Kingdom

What3words: ///slide.coherent.ants

Train: The venue is a 15-minute walk (0.6 miles) from both Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central rail stations.

Bus: Buses 14 and 79 travel up Brownlow Hill from the city centre approximately every 5 minutes. They depart from beside the Adelphi Hotel and stop just outside the Victoria Gallery & Museum.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Bike: Bike locking stations are available nearby, opposite the venue in front of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics.

Parking:

24-hour pay and display parking is available at the Paddington Village Multi-Storey car park, located at The Spine building, Grove Street, Liverpool L7 3FA which is a 6-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the venue

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

You can see detailed accessibility information for the Victoria Gallery & Museum on the AccessAble website or on the Victoria Gallery & Museums’s own access page.

Getting In & Moving Around

The Victoria Gallery & Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

There are accessible bathrooms on all floors.

Baby changing facilities are available on the first floor.

There is no Changing Places toilet on-site. The nearest is at the Chadwick Building on Peach Street (L69 7ZL), open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm.

There is no designated multi-faith room at the Victoria Gallery & Museum. The nearest multi-faith quiet room is located at the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, an 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) away at 20–22 Oxford Street, Liverpool, L7 3NX.

Support & Assistance

Support dogs are welcome and can be provided with a bowl of water.

Sensory backpacks are available to borrow for free from the Welcome Desk. Visitors are required to leave a form of ID, such as a passport, driving licence, or credit card, which will be returned when the backpack is brought back.

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge holders may use any accessible bay in University staff or visitor car parks. The closest accessible bays are in the Engineering Car Park, located at the rear of the Victoria Gallery & Museum building on Great Newton Street. Visitors should press the call button at the car park barrier and inform the attendant they are visiting the museum. Ensure your Blue Badge is clearly displayed.

More information and a step-by-step guide are available on the Victoria Gallery & Museum Accessible Parking Guide.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, University of Liverpool

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre located on Oxford Street, Liverpool.

How to get there

Address: 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool, L7 3NY, United Kingdom

What3words: ///clouds.cities.headed

Train: Yoko Ono Lennon Centre is a 14-minute walk (0.8 miles) from Liverpool Central Station, or 15 minutes from Liverpool Lime Street Station (0.9 miles).

Bike: There are bike racks available outside the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre

Bus: Bus routes 6, 7, 79, 61, 79C and 699 all stop nearby.

You can plan your journey using the Merseytravel Journey Planner or by calling Merseytravel on 0871 200 2233.

Parking:

24-hour pay and display parking is available at the Paddington Village Multi-Storey car park, located at The Spine building on Grove Street, Liverpool L7 3FA, which is just a 4-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the venue.

Nearby on-street pay and display parking options are also available.

Go to our Plan your visit page for more information on getting around Liverpool.

Accessibility

You can see detailed accessibility information on the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre AccessAble Webpage.

Getting In & Moving Around

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, offering level access throughout and accessible seating.

Facilities

Accessible toilets are available on all levels of the building.

A Changing Places toilet is located on the ground floor.

A multi-faith prayer and quiet room is available for visitors.

Support & Assistance

Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

The auditorium is equipped with an infrared hearing enhancement system. Receiver headsets can be collected from the Box Office – please arrive early to ensure access to optimal seating.

Blue Badge Parking

Limited Blue Badge parking is available on the University campus. The nearest accessible parking bays are in Car Park 2, adjacent to the venue.

For alternative blue badge parking locations nearby, please refer to the University’s accessible parking map.

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

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