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    Great Exhibition Road Festival

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    The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts each summer in South Kensington. Join us on 6-7 June 2026 for a weekend of free science and arts events for all ages.

    Enjoy hands-on workshops, fascinating talks, performances and installations from iconic museums, research and culture organisations, including Imperial College London, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the Royal Parks, V&A and many more.

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    Disabled Access Information Provided by Great Exhibition Road Festival

    Disabled Access at Great Exhibition Road Festival

    Lift to some areas

    The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to some areas.

    Disabled access
    Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

    There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

    Step-free entrance

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

    Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

    There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

    Step-free access to most areas

    There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

    Accessible parking at Great Exhibition Road Festival

    There are blue badge parking spaces located near the Festival site. These spaces are managed by the council. If you require a specific parking spot, please send us an email at festival@imperial.ac.uk and we will endeavour to reserve one for you.
    Public or on street parking

    Accessible parking bays are available nearby within 50 metres of the entrance.

    Transport nearby Great Exhibition Road Festival

    The nearest bus stops to the Great Exhibition Road Festival are:  Exhibition Road South End: Victoria & Albert Museum Stop (Stand R), Exhibition Road North End: Exhibition Road (Stop RL and RB). These bus stops are served by the 430, 9, 5 and 452 bus routes.  Gloucester Road Underground Station is approximately 700m to Exhibition Road. This is served by the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines and has a lift, but is not step free from the platform to lift.  The nearest underground station offering step-free access from street to train is Green Park Station – from here, you can take the number 9 bus to the Festival site. 
    Bus station or stop

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

    Underground station

    There is an accessible underground station nearby with suitable facilities and assistance available for disabled passengers.

    Toilets features at Great Exhibition Road Festival

    Gender neutral wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby changing facilities will be located across the festival site and in partner institutions. The nearest Changing Places facilities are on: Floor 0 of the Science Museum and Ground Floor of the North Wing of the Natural History Museum. If you require use of these facilities, please approach any member of Museum staff during the opening hours 10.00–17.30 for directions.
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    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.

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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

    Accessible services at Great Exhibition Road Festival

    Relaxed performances

    Relaxed performances are available.

    Disability awareness/equality training

    Staff have received disability awareness or equality training.

    Designated quiet space or room

    A designated quiet space or room is available.

    Designated quiet times

    Designated quiet times are available, during which noise levels are reduced to meet the needs of visitors with sensory sensitivities.

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Other features at Great Exhibition Road Festival

    You can book online for our Adults Only Zone and Family Fun Zone relaxed opening sessions on Sunday 7 June. If you want to speak to our Access and Inclusion Manager directly, please email Sevinc at s.kisacik@imperial.ac.uk
    Online booking

    Online booking is available.

    Dedicated disabled access information email address

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

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: festival@imperial.ac.uk

    Contact

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    Location

    Exhibition Road, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, SW7 2AZ

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