WOMAD Rocks!
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: July 2014
Overall Rating
Excellent
Probably the best festival for disabled people and their carers in the world. Free carer tickets, excellent level access disabled parking and campsite, amazingly nice volunteer stewarding, disabled access platforms, the list goes on and on.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
There are good level pathways to and from the campsite and stages, but in 2015 these did get very muddy. Mobility scooters are available for use by disabled patrons. The two main stages - one covered, one open air, both have stewarded access platforms to improve visibility, with disabled toilets nearby, and whilst a bit crowded at peak times, these are very helpful.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Awesome. The car park is close to the main campsite for people with disabilities, on grass, but the ground is flat and even in wet conditions is accessible, so you can drop off all your gear right by your tent and park nearby.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
There are accessible disabled mobile loos and showers available both on the main site and also on the disabled campsite, and these are regularly serviced and clean.
Staff
Excellent
Mostly volunteers, and they are all friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. There is a small team who man the disabled campsite, as well as the disabled access viewing platforms, and they are really helpful. There is also a staffed medical centre on site and ambulances available.
Additional Information
I would only suggest you give Womad a spin, as long as you like a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, no drunkenness, just good vibes and lovely people. We camped there in 2014 and again in 2015: made a few new friends too.
