The Lightbox Gallery

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The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of its community. We strongly believe that art has the power to make you feel good and we strive to ensure that this philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse cultural programme includes exhibitions featuring world-renowned artists, local heritage, talks and tours, social events and arts and crafts workshops for all ages. We also host special fundraising events. These raise money for our charitable ventures such as our Art and Wellbeing initiative which provides opportunities for those that would otherwise not be able to access arts and heritage services to take part in creative workshops, including free drop-in sessions for families. The programme also includes community workshops for those living with dementia and their carers, those affected by mental health issues, those in local care homes and hospices, and clients of the nearby homeless shelter. These programmes would not be possible without the support of our visitors. Whether you choose to become a Lightbox Member, attend a fundraising event, visit an exhibition, or simply buy something from our Shop, all profits feed back into the charity which means these valuable services are able to continue. Thank you for your support. The Lightbox is a registered charity no: 1073543.

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Apr 2019

Excellent Venue for the visually impaired

The venue has a warm friendly atmosphere and the staff are so helpful. The audio tours for the visually impaired are very enjoyable, interesting and informative. Its obvious the staff have given much thought to making exhibitions accessible to VIs and their description are always very comprehensive. The workshops afterwards are always great fun, and again well thought out so easy to participate and achieve one's own creation. I have been attending for many years now, and its always a great pleasure to go to the Lightbox for these session and one always looks forward to a most enjoyable morning. The cafe also is excellent and one is always able to enjoy delicious food (and wine) there for lunch afterwards. The only downside is parking the car. There is disabled access, but the car park isn't very large. There are nearby car parks, but they are frequently very full. The train station is within easy walking distance, but there are major roads to cross, although there is an audible crossing signal.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by The Lightbox Gallery

Disabled Access at The Lightbox Gallery

Level Access _ There is level access from the main entrance to: – Seasons Cafe – Main Gallery – Woking's Story – Education Studio – Art Fund Prize Gallery – Upper Gallery – Shop/Reception – Main Entrance and Courtyard – Entrance from Disabled Parking Hearing • We have a hearing loop in Woking's Story, Main Gallery, Upper Gallery, Ambassador's Room (for bookable talks). Visual • Glass doors have contrast markings. Sensory Needs . We have a guide available for visitors with sensory needs . We have relaxed openings on the last Sunday of every month between 11:00am and 12:00pm. This is a quiet, calm hour in which people can explore the galleries. General • We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants. . Our Bloomberg Connects Guide provides audio labels for some objects in our collection.

Disabled access

Lift to all areas

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

Seating at regular intervals

Seating is available at regular intervals

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.

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

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.

Accessible parking at The Lightbox Gallery

The Lightbox has three disabled parking bays which can be booked in advance by calling 01483737800.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Transport nearby The Lightbox Gallery

By Train Woking Station is a five minute walk from The Lightbox and just 25 minutes by train from London Waterloo. Just follow the sign posts through the town centre to find us. Cycle stands are available at The Lightbox. By Car The Lightbox is 15 minutes from the M25, exit at Junction 11. From the A3 southbound, exit at Chobham/Painshill, signposted A245. 'Brewery Road' is the closest pay and display car park, located underneath WWF Headquarters on Brewery Road. Also close by is 'Victoria Way' car park. By Bus Bus routes 436, 446, 48, 456, 592, 556 all stop at the Town Quay bus stop next to The Lightbox on Victoria Way, opposite the theatre. Access to the stop is on the canal side by the WWF Centre and Bedser Bridge.

Bus station or stop

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

Train station

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

Toilets features at The Lightbox Gallery

There are accessible toilets on both the ground and first floor.

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 The Lightbox Gallery

Large print

Information is available in large print format.

Accessible services at The Lightbox Gallery

Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

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

Other features at The Lightbox Gallery

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available for customers.

More Information

For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@thelightbox.org.uk