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    4.5

    2 reviews

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    Gulbenkian is the University of Kent’s Arts Centre offering innovative, engaging and high quality arts activity for the public, staff and students. It provides a key role in delivering the University commitment to public engagement and has a particular focus on the creative empowerment of children and young people. Gulbenkian houses a 340 seat theatre, 300 seat cinema and a café which incorporates an informal cabaret style space for live music, comedy and slam poetry. We programme over 1,000 events including music, comedy, theatre, dance and film per year, enjoyed by more than 100,000 people. The arts centre attracts a range of conferences and events to Kent such as BBC Question Time. Our work with young people includes the Gulbenkian Youth Theatre with over 100 members aged 5-18 years and Gulbenkian Youth Dance Company, run in partnership with Jasmin Vardimon Company. We are also home to ART31, a cultural leadership project, led by young people, TECH31 , SCREEN31 and TECH(Y)31 plus Kent’s international family festival – bOing!

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    Overall rating

    4.5

    (2 reviews)

    Overall rating breakdown

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    Access (avg.)

    5

    Parking (avg.)

    4.5

    Toilets (avg.)

    3.75

    Staff (avg.)

    4.5

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    liam_h

    Feb 2016

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    5

    Comedy Cafe Review

    A great venue access wise. Plenty of blue badge parking round the side of the building with a clearly marked path which was easy to push on, with only very slight ramps up and down at either end. Access to building via power assisted doors. Power assisted doors to toilet area as well. Low counters for bar & food areas. Great helpful staff.
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    nickhunt

    Nov 2015

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    4

    Lots of good features

    The Gulbenkian contains a fine theatre, a cinema and a concert hall, all on one level with fine bar/restaurant, but there are some aspects they could improve. Wheelchairs have to sit right in the very front of both theatre and cinema. There has been talk of making it possible to sit at the back by using an existing lift but a doorway needs to be opened up and that does not seem to be happening. In addition the venue is not generous with the discounts it offers. Disabled customers pay the same rate as pensioners but there is no discount to a carer, often a free ticket is provided, and the CEA cinema card is not acknowledged. Why is this?
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    Disabled Access Information Provided by Gulbenkian

    Disabled Access at Gulbenkian

    Gulbenkian hosts a variety of indoor and outdoor events in the University of Kent grounds and venues. The majority of the area is flat and are there is a network of paths. However there can be mobility problems on grass areas, particularly in bad weather conditions. If it rains it may get muddy and access around the site (other than on paths) may be very difficult. Electric wheelchairs can get to most areas without too much trouble but the ground can be uneven in places. There are around 15 different venues and performance areas, which are located around the site. Mainly events take place in Gulbenkian, which has a theatre, cinema, music hall and cafe. Mobility Requirements For ticketed events, if you require a wheelchair space please let us know when booking. If you are concerned about seating arrangements for pop up and outdoor locations, we suggest arriving 20 to 30 minutes earlier to secure a good viewing point. Disabled parking spaces are available in the Central car park adjacent to Gulbenkian and Rutherford car park. Level access across the site, including to all venues. Visual / Hearing Impairments Infra-Red Audio system for the hearing impaired available in Gulbenkian. Assistance dogs welcome. Watch the Gulbenkian Accessible Welcome Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJk4NXMpe-k

    Accessible parking at Gulbenkian

    Accessible bay parking: Available in Central Visitor Car Park, adjacent to Gulbenkian and Rutherford Car Park (approx. 5-10mins away from Gulbenkian). More information, including a Map of University of Kent Car Parks can be found online: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/your-visit/parking/ or email: gulbaccess@kent.ac.uk Follow the journey from the Central Car Park to Gulbenkian in real time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9il-Z3jLqE Follow the journey from Giles Lane Car Park to Gulbenkian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=2&v=6HVLtc5bw8o
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Gulbenkian

    Disabled accessible toilet facilities are located in Gulbenkian, additionally in Colyer-Fergusson, Jarman and Grimond buildings on campus. Accessible hoist toilet facilities are available in Rutherford and Templeman Library. A changing places hygiene room is located in Templeman Library (approx. 5 mins walk from Gulbenkian on the University campus). Please note that to gain access there is a phone located on the wall in the foyer of the library.
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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.

    Accessible formats at Gulbenkian

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

    Audio Formats

    Accessible services at Gulbenkian

    Audio Description

    Audio description is available to describe visual information.

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

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

    Assistive listening system - Infrared
    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Gulbenkian

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers Discount
    Online Booking

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: boxoffice@kent.ac.uk

    Contact

    + 01227769075
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    Location

    Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, CT2 7NB

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