Summerhall
- 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL
- Box office: 0131 560 1581
- Distance from you: —
General venue access
We are committed to making your visit to Summerhall an enjoyable experience and we are working to make our venue as accessible as possible. The building is B-listed and is over one hundred years old and not all of our spaces are fully accessible. If coming into Summerhall using the main entrance please be aware that there are nine steps up to reception and the steps do not have a handrail. Our step free access is through the side entrance on Summerhall Square. The Royal Dick Bar and Restaurant is situated to your right as you come in (with a ramp at the rear of the bar) and there is a ramp directly ahead of you that leads to the Reception, Box Office, Shop and Café and our accessible venues. Although there is no on-site parking at Summerhall, especially during the Fringe, there is parking using either pay and display machines or single yellow line spaces on Summerhall Square beside our step free access. Please be aware that this street is a dead end, and quite short and therefore parking there can be quite competitive. We have lift access to some of the First Floor spaces and the Basement spaces. Further information about individual spaces and shows can be obtained from the Box Office. If you would like more information about the accessibility of particular shows, or if you wish to arrange a familiarisation tour of the venue prior to the festival, please contact us by phone on 0131 560 1581 or by email on [email protected] Our staff are here to help and if there is anything you need assistance with please do not hesitate to ask. http://www.summerhall.co.uk/about/accessibility
There are 9 steps up to the main entrance of Summerhall, these steps do not have a handrail. Wheelchair and limited-mobility access is via the side entrance on Summerhall Square which is clearly marked by the large vehicle gates. As you enter The Royal Dick is situated to the right (with a ramp at the rear) or there is a ramp directly ahead that leads into the main building.
Performance spaces
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Red Lecture Theatre
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, follow access ramp around the front of the made in Adelaide bar, into the main reception, take a right down the corridor past the cafe and through the light-saber corridor. The Red Lecture Theatre (x) – 14 steps down to the space, a further 10 steps through the seating and onto the stage. There is lift access only with prior notice to Summerhall Management.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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The Dissection Room
Accessible entry: Once into the courtyard, go through the double doors. In the Anatomy Lobby on your left are the stairs up to the dissection room. Please contact Summerhall Management in advance for wheelchair access.
Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift
Stairs:20+
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Anatomy Lecture Theatre
Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, enter through the double doors on ground level, Anatomy is on your right hand side.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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Main Hall
Accessible entry: Once in to the courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, around the front of the bar and into the main reception. Down the corridor on your right hand side is the lift on your right hand side. Take this to the first floor, then take a left through the double doors. The Main Hall is on your right.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Stairs:11- 20
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Demonstration Room
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, go behind the Royal Dick Pub, past Barney's Beer and Pickering's Gin; in the back courtyard on your right hand side is the Demonstration Room.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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Cairns Lecture Theatre
Accessible entry: Once into the courtyard, get to the front of the Royal Dick Pub, take the alleyway to your left, around the back of the large tent. Through the doors; the venue is then up the stairs.
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:20+
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Small Animal Hospital
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
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Summerhall Lobby
Accessible entry: Follow the access ramp from the courtyard into the main reception/lobby. If not taking the ramp there are 6 steps into the lobby.
Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)
Stairs:6 - 10
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Old Lab
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, go through the double doors at ground level next to the shop shed, past the Anatomy Lecture Theatre and through the double doors, take a right; down to the end of the corridor.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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The RUTS
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
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The Old Generator
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
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The Library Gallery
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp and into the main reception. Take the corridor on your right hand side and the library gallery is on your left.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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TechCube 0
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, take the access ramp into the main reception, take a right down the corridor, past the cafe, through a corridor with neon strip lights in the walls(slightly inclined), past the red lecture and through the double doors into the ground floor of tech cube.
Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)
Stairs:None
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Basement
Accessible entry: Once into the courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, around the front of the Made in Adelaide bar and into the main reception. Take a right, down the corridor and on your right hand side after 5 meters if the main building lift which can take you down into the basement.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Stairs:11- 20
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The Machine Shop
Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, follow the access ramp into the main reception. Down the corridor on your right, there is a lift that will take you down in the basement where the Machine Shop; down the corrirdor through the double doors on your left.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Stairs:None
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Corner Gallery
Wheelchair access type: ()
Stairs:Information not supplied
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Summerhall Distillery
Accessible entry: At the back of the Royal Dick Pub, a very small step takes you into the distillery.
Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)
Stairs:1
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Bruford at Summerhall
Accessible entry: Upper Church – 27 steps from the lower church entrance – 5 steps down, then 51 steps up from the rear car park entrance
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:20+
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Locked In
Accessible entry: Access is available via a lift, which is parallel to the Royal Dick Pub in the Summerhall courtyard.
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:11- 20
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Barney's Brewery
Accessible entry: The meeting point for the tour is the decking bar in Summerhall's courtyard. The decking bar has ramp access and Barney's Brewery is accessed via 1 step.
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:1
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Courtyard
Accessible entry: When facing the main entrance, follow the pavement around the building to your right, take a left onto Summerhall Place then another left into the courtyard via access ramp.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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The Terrace
Accessible entry: The space is adjacent from the main pavement into the front garden of Summerhall.
Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)
Stairs:None
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Radio Studio
Accessible entry: Entrance from Hope Park Terrace and the back of the rear courtyard
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
Stairs:2 - 5
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Former Womens Locker Room
Accessible entry: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift just off from the main reception.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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Lower Cafe Gallery
Accessible entry: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift just off from the main reception.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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Drinks Lab
Accessible entry: Ramped access - but door to venue is 78cm at the smallest point.
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:None
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Secret Courtyard
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:Information not supplied
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Lower Church Basement
Accessible entry: Temporary WC access through Hope Park Terrace
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:6 - 10
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Summerhall Public
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
Access bookings
If you have access requirement, please make your booking through the Access bookings team.
Description
Set in the iconic former Veterinary College, Summerhall's programme is packed full of exciting and challenging theatre, dance, visual art and music from across the world and Scotland for people of all ages. Delicious food and drink is served in The Royal Dick bar plus al fresco bars and street food in our vibrant and buzzing courtyard. There is a café open all day too. Full programme available at summerhall.co.uk.Box Office
Box Office Open: 10am - 15 minutes after the start of our last daily showLinked with Fringe Box Office
Accepts Credit/Debit Cards
General enquiries
Website
Food/Drink
Street food and pop-up bars in Summerhall’s Courtyard, a café, restaurant and the famous Royal Dick Bar. 10:00 till late.
Age Limit
After 22.00 the venue is 18+. If an under 18 year old has a ticket for a show after 22.00, they are allowed to attend the showing but are unable to stay at Summerhall after the performance.
Babes in Arms
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Please note this may vary per show.
