Overview

Not too sure about how it would work visiting a tented "village" in a city garden square I was impressed by the thought given to accessibility.

Transport & Parking

Parking and transport is a bit tricky as it is a city centre garden square. You can be dropped near the entrance if required. The Square is very close to the West End of Princes Street where there are loads if transport connections.

Access

A deserved five stars: I was able to get the access information I needed from the Festival's website. Visiting it was as simple as rolling in off the street with my powerchair. A clever array of boardwalks makes getting around a breeze. Even down to being able to join my friends sitting in the central lawned area; as ramps were in place. Each of the event areas had wheelchair access; as did the two book shops and the cafés. In fact; everywhere!

Toilets

Top marks for having an accessible toilet that was easy to find, easy to wheel into, large enough for a book reading in its own right, and spotlessly clean and tidy.

Staff

Staff throughout the venue were welcoming and happy to answer questions and point me in the right direction.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

A great example of how things can be done to create an accessible experience; even when it is only a temporary venue. If it works for me then it will be good for loads of people; young parents with buggies, the less mobile, and other wheelchair users.

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