Edinburgh International Conference Centre Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom | 0131 300 3000 | Website

Venue Description

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is a world-class conference, events and festival venue located in the heart of Edinburgh. The purpose-built facilities include the 1,200 raked-seat Pentland Suite, which can divide into 3 separate auditoria, the Cromdale Hall with 1185m2 of exhibition space, the 1,600m2 Lennox Suite and a series of spacious reception and breakout areas, all of which are fully accessible.

Accessibility

A disabled access sliding door is adjacent to the main entrance on Morrison Street. It is push button operated from the outside and infra-red sensor from inside. During an event this door is manned with security who can offer assistance if required. All areas of the venue can be reached by lift. All lifts have spoken messages indicating which floor the lift is on and whether the doors are opening or closing. Additionally, all lifts have grab bars for delegate with impaired mobility.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.eicc.co.uk/about/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a number of our performances are BSL signed. Specific information about which performances is available via the edfringe.com website

Toilets

On each floor of the EICC there are two accessible toilets which are wide enough to be accessed by manual and powered wheelchairs. Each accessible toilet has grab rails, emergency buttons, lowered mirrors and fittings and allow for either a left or a right lateral transfer.

Staff

The EICC team is equalities trained at all levels.

The venue says it has...

  • Audio Described
  • Audio Format
  • Braille
  • Carer Discount
  • Dedicated Seating
  • Disabled Access
  • Induction Loop
  • Large Print
  • Online Booking

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User Ratings

Overall

4.6
Access
4.5
Parking
3.7
Toilets
3.6
Staff
4.5