b-side is on a journey to consider access at the inception of each event, to discover the creative potential of accessible practice, and find new ways to reach, work with, and offer opportunities to everyone.
We try to make our events as accessible as we can. For all our Festivals we offer an Easy Read Guide, free Trishaw rides, and wheelchair-accessible bus tours. We will install ramps where we can at sites that have difficult access and if we can’t we will make sure you have the information before you venture there.
Our artists information panels also have a QR code that can be scanned by a smart phone so you can listen to the artist talking about their work.
Please feel free to contact our access lead, Catherine catherine@b-side.org.uk to discuss your access needs, we will do all we can to help and please feel free to give us feedback so we can improve.
Huge thanks to Weyline who are providing two free accessible mini bus tours.
Please contact catherine@b-side.org.uk if you would like to book onto one of these FREE tours.
CyclingWithoutAge.org.uk are once again putting pedal to the metal, with free Trishaw rides to event sites. More info coming soon.
Every Festival we produce an Easy Read Guide, with pictograms, symbols and clearly laid out information about all the events and exhibitions at the Festival.
The 2025 BIG Weekend Easy Read Guide will be available end of August 2025.
Relaxed visits to some of our exhibitions and events - limited numbers for a stress free visit. More info coming soon.
FREE sensory bags for adults and children will alos be available.