Venue Description

One Great George Street is a premier conference, event and wedding venue in central London. The Grade II listed building is home to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In 2013 One Great George Street was awarded the Catey Accessibility Award and the M&IT award for Access Excellence. There are 21 function rooms which offer flexible space for a wide range of events. The stunning Great Hall can hold up to 400 guests for a reception. There are two lecture theatres with tiered seating and capacities of 106 and 204; both are fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual technology.

Accessibility

Platform lift for access via main entrance, Fully accessible secondary entrance, Accessible toilets on different floors, Permanent induction hearing loops in both theatres and portable loops for elsewhere, Wide internal corridors, Majority un-carpeted floors, Permanent and lightweight portable ramps for stage access, Assistance dogs welcome and catered for, Large print written information widely available, Strobe fire alarms in all common areas and audible voice synthesisers in lifts, Wheelchair space, ramp and handrail in theatres, fully trained staff, Nosings and handrails on all stairs

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.onegreatgeorgestreet.com/about-us/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.onegreatgeorgestreet.com/about-us/accessibility/accessibility-statement-one-great-george-street/

Toilets

Two sets of accessible toilets on different floors which are suitable for wheelchair users. One is on the lower ground floor near the lift and the other close to the first floor lift Both are equipped with emergency alarm, support and grab rails, fixtures and fittings

Staff

Staff are trained and re-trained on a regular basis on how to approach people with mobility, vision, hearing and learning impairments. This is both from a theoretical and practical perspective.