ACCESSIBILITY

The East Coast Pride site is all grassed, concrete or tarmacked areas. The Main Stage and various other areas are located within The Tower Gardens which is a grassed area of parkland.

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The whole site has level access however, some areas of the site may have slight slopes, ruts, raised curbs, and bumps. If you need any help or support with these areas please speak to one of our volunteers.

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There are no doors or gates to open to enter the site or around East Coast Pride apart from the public toilets provided by the Council. There are accessible toilets at each toilet block accessed by radar key locks.

There is no general on-site parking at East Coast Pride, but all the roads around the site offer time-bound free parking, with limited on-road disabled parking.

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Blue badge holders can park in the local council-run car parks. All car parks are in close proximity to the site and offer level access.

Every toilet block around the site, including Tower Gardens, North Parade, Tower Esplanade, Hildreds Centre and the Train Station have accessible toilets. 

These are council-run toilet blocks with disabled friendly and baby changing facilities. Details of toilets can be found on the Key Information section of the website.

We have a welfare area onsite if you need a chill-out zone or shade.

It will be clearly marked on the site maps that will be erected around the site. There are medical teams onsite. 

Service and support animals are welcome at East Coast Pride, they must be kept on a lead at all times and please pick up after them and bring along any food they need and water bowl for them too.

We strongly advise that people don’t bring pet dogs due to the noise from the Main Stage, but they aren’t banned as this remains at the owner's discretion. Please note that shade is limited on the site and it can get very hot and crowded.

Our Main Stage is on a grassed area of parkland. The stage has been raised up to ensure maximum visibility.

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If are you struggling to see, please speak to one of our volunteers who may be able to assist.

There will be no strobe lighting at East Coast Pride. However, there will be stage lighting flashing effects and the use of pyrotechnics.

There are no designated seating areas. You are welcome to bring a chair or deckchair for the Main Stage, but we advise against using them towards the front of the audience. This is for the safety of all attendees during peak points within the day.

A dedicated accessible area is available near the Main Stage for wheelchair users and other visitors with access requirements.

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The area is at ground level, on a flat section at the front-right of the Main Stage when facing it. Spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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Please be aware that this area is located on grass, so ground conditions may be affected by wet weather. Our event team and volunteers will be happy to help you find and access the area on the day.

Please be aware that the Rooftop Bar included with our VIP package is accessible by stairs only and does not currently have step-free access. An accessible area is available close to the Main Stage, and our team will be happy to help you access it on the day. Please speak to one of our volunteers if you require any assistance.