Accessibility

We work hard to make everyone welcome at the Festival. If you have any concerns or particular access issues you would prefer to discuss with us before arranging your visit, please get in touch with us at artsfestival@mcsoxford.org. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments we can to make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Festival Marquee

Step-free access is available via a temporary ramp in place.

There is an accessible toilet among the temporary toilets stationed in the Rose Garden.

Rose Garden

Access to the Rose Garden is step free, but the path is compacted gravel.

There is an accessible toilet among the temporary toilets stationed in the Rose Garden.

Big School

There is step-free access via a permanent ramp outside the main entrance.

There is an accessible toilet to the left of the main entrance.

The Studio

The studio is accessible via a lift. There is a carpeted ramp with a handrail down to the entrance.

re is an accessible toilet located at Main Reception.

Junior School Hall

There is an accessible ramp to the left of the terrace. Access via Junior School Reception.

The closest toilets are off the Terrace. As you leave the Hall, turn right and the toilets are up the cream ramp and straight ahead.

Magdalen College Chapel

The Porter’s Lodge entrance is not accessible.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

Botanic Gardens

Fully wheelchair accessible.

There is an accessible toilet next to the other toilets. Turn left out of the Conservatory, then left again to reach the toilets. Go through the Iron Gate, and the accessible toilet is about halfway down on your left-hand side. Please take care as the door is on quite a tight spring closure. The toilets will be locked just before the gardens close each evening.

A wheelchair is available for public use, which must be booked in advance.

SJE Arts

There is step-free access to the church (where the concert will be taking place), the Cloister Gallery and the accessible toilet from Iffley Road.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

Sheldonian Theatre

Only the ground floor is accessible.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

Oxford Playhouse

There is step-free access to the Playhouse and stalls in the auditorium, and both the box office and bar have a low-level accessible counter.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

Oxford Union

There are ramps available to facilitate ease of access.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

The main entrance to the Church is step free; the doors can be opened to facilitate ease of access.

There is an accessible toilet at the back of the Church.

Ultimate Picture Palace

The auditorium and box office are on street level.

Cinema staff have a key to the accessible toilet at the church across the road. If you would like to use these facilities, please approach a staff member who will happily show you the way.

Oxford River Cruises

Their vessels do not offer level access for wheelchairs.

Find out more about their accessibility information here.

Christ Church Cathedral

There is step-free access to the Cathedral via the Porter’s Lodge entrance on St Aldate’s.

An accessible toilet is available off the main Quad, between the entrance and the Cathedral. It is only accessible with a key, please speak to a member of staff.