A Fantastic Musical Venue
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: November 2019
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
We enjoyed a fantastic afternoon listening to and watching The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Choir with a brilliant programme of music from The Star Wars Films. The Acoustics of the Sage are second to none. This venue stages many concerts with well known and popular local acts, together with encouraging young and old to enjoy music making!
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
The Sage prides itself on being fully accessible and I agree with this. The café area is large but tends to be very busy . There are plenty of signs and the staff are very helpful. There are lifts to all floors but you cannot book on line for a wheelchair space in the concert halls , this must be done by either visiting or ringing the booking office. We had a perfect view of the stage area and there are seats for one to rest if needed.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
There is a big car park at the venue which is not fully accessible to a disabled person but there is parking for Disabled with level access at the main door. There is a bus service from Newcastle City to the Sage and plenty of taxis are available. We used a taxi which took us straight to the door.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
There are accessible loos on all floors and they are easy to find. BUT be aware ! The signs show ladies and gentlemen's toilets and also show a disabled access sign, but as my wife is my carer and I need her to help me all the time the "gents" was not for me! However there are disabled loos which are "free standing" and no problems! They were both very clean and plenty of room to manoeuvre. A big plus was they had HOT Water too. Grab bars were well placed but there was no Changing Places toilet.
Staff
Excellent
Staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Additional Information
I would certainly be visiting again, but I think the café area is always so busy and tables full that it can be a problem so make plenty of time when you are needing a cuppa!
