Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

Name: Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens
Brand: Euan's Guide
Rating: 4.1 (5 reviews)

Overall rating

4.1

5 reviews

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About

George Square Gardens is Assembly’s main hub housing our Spiegeltent Palais du Variété, the Piccolo Tent and a garden space with a selection of street food vendors and bars.

Reviews

Overall rating

4.1

(5 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

5 2
4 2
3 0
2 1
1 0

Access (avg.)

3.3

Parking (avg.)

3.1

Toilets (avg.)

2.8

Staff (avg.)

4.6

get2gether

Aug 2022

Penstone's Magic Moments!

It was very difficult to find, I had to ask a lot of people to find it. But once I got there, the magician was very welcoming and the staff were very friendly and took me to my seat. I love live magic and seeing people being entertained and being a part of the show. The venue could've been in a better place or better signposted. And the show could've been a bit longer by another half an hour.

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smithling

Aug 2018

Circus at the Fringe!

A fun Fringe outing with a large group of people to see theatre and acrobatics. Venue staff were super helpful, and the view from the wheelchair accessible seating was great.

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clairey_fairy

Aug 2017

4.5

Al Murray show hilarious from start to finish

Great garden with various bars a food stalls in the heart of Edinburgh Fringe Festival, also including level access venue where we watch Al Murray: The Pub Landlord's Saloon.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

Disabled Access at Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

George Square Gardens, including the Spiegeltent Palais du Variété and the Piccolo Tent, is fully accessible. If you are arriving for a show at either the Spiegeltent Palais du Variété or the Piccolo Tent, please do say hello to our Front of House staff in red who will be able to guide you to the accessible entrances of each venue. External George Square consists of paved walkways and cobbled roads. George Square Gardens is an astroturfed area on a slight hill. East gate has a small stone lip through the gate, North gate has a smoother entry. Palais du variété has step free access and wheelchair spaces. Seat information – individual high back seats without armrests, secured together, 450mmx520mm and benched booth seating with a table. Piccolo has a step free entrance and wheelchair spaces. Seat information – 500mm per person, bench seating without armrests, with backs.

Disabled access

Step-free entrance

There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

Accessible parking at Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

There are a limited number of blue badge accessible parking spaces situated around George Square. The nearest drop off locations are on Nicholson Street and Buccleuch Place.

Drop-off or pick up point

There is a drop-off or pick up point less than 50 metres from the accessible entrance.

Transport nearby Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

Lothian buses operate across Edinburgh, servicing stops nearby up and down South Bridge. Please visit lothianbuses.co.uk for more information on the routes they offer.

Bus station or stop

There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

Toilets features at Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

There are accessible toilet facilities located within George Square Gardens.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

Accessible services at Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

For more information about relaxed and other enhanced performances including, captioned and BSL interpreted performances, please visit the Assembly Festival website or contact our Box Office.

Relaxed performances

Relaxed performances are available.

Disability awareness/equality training

Staff have received disability awareness or equality training.

Fast-track queuing

Fast-track queuing is available for disabled customers.

Other features at Assembly Festival at Assembly George Square Gardens

At Assembly Festival, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are dedicated to ensuring that your visit is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. However, we understand that the unique nature of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe may present challenges in terms of accessibility due to venue layouts. If you have any questions, our team are here to help. Please get in touch via access@assemblyfestival.com or by calling 0131 623 3030.

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Dedicated disabled access information email address

The venue has a dedicated email address for customers to request additional detailed accessibility information.