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    Barrowland Ballroom

    Glasgow

    Much improved wheelchair access

    4

    Date of visit: July 2018

    I have experience of challenges around: moving around

    Overall Rating

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    Good

    At last I'm able to attend gigs at this iconic venue

    Disabled Access In and Around

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    Average

    As a manual wheelchair user, I was able to use the stair climber that is now in use here. A first time experience for me, but it was fine. The staff were exceptionally helpful and reassuring. It got me into the gig, and back to a venue I hadn't been able to access for many years, so I'm not complaining too much! Three stars because the climber is only suitable for manual chairs.

    Parking & Transport

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    Average

    There is plenty of on street parking in the vicinity, free with a blue badge, but no dedicated car park.

    Accessible Toilets

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    Average

    There is an accessible loo, a larger cubicle in the ladies'. Assuming there's on in the gents' too?! It is functional but basic. The main downside is that it's on a different floor to the main concert area, so the stair climber needs to be used. Again, the staff could not have been more helpful.

    Staff

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    Excellent

    I've said it already. Brilliant.

    Additional Information

    A lift would be the obvious improvement but they're not going to do it as far as I can see. The stair climber is a means to an end and it worked for me. I'll be back!

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