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Beacon Arts Centre plays a pivotal role in access to the arts in Inverclyde and carries on the legacy of the Greenock Arts Guild, established in 1946, as a key cultural venue in the Scottish arts landscape. The international standard performance and public spaces combined with its central location, adaptable venue, diverse programme, and spectacular views of the River Clyde and hills of Argyll and Bute, make it a unique and exciting venue to visit.
Level access
The main entrance has level access. The ramp is permanent.
We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.
Hearing
The fire alarm has flashing lights.
We have a hearing loop in Main Theatre, Studio Theatre, main foyer, .
Some staff have disability awareness training.
Visual
Full-height windows have contrast markings.
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
General
We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.
We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors. The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland. Custom House Quay
Greenock
PA15 1HJ
Travel by public transport
You can get to Beacon Arts Centre by bus and train.
Well Park stop off Regent Street
Stop ID: 46824296 The bus stop is 0.6 miles / 1.0 km from Beacon Arts Centre .
The nearest train station is Greenock Central . The train station is 0.3 miles / 0.5 km from Beacon Arts Centre .
Travel by taxi
You can get a taxi with ABC Central Taxis by calling 01475 743743.
Parking
We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
The route is 2000mm wide, or more.
We have a transport service, to take visitors from the car park to the main entrance. Our transport service is wheelchair accessible.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
Main entrance
The main entrance has level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The door is 2000mm wide.
The main door is side hung and automatic.
The main door is sliding and automatic.
Getting around inside
We have contrast markings on all full-height windows.
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
Lift
We have 2 lifts.
You can get a lift to all floors.
The lift door is 1200mm wide.
The lift is 1900mm wide. The lift is 1680mm deep.
The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.
The lift shows the floor number, at each floor.
Ticket/ information desk
Box Office
From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The desk has a low section.
Things to See and Do
We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.
We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
We have performances with: British Sign Language interpreted.
Spectator/ Audience viewing areas
There are stewards to help disabled visitors.
There are specific stewards to help disabled visitors.
We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.
wheelchair access & seats are provuded for all main theatre & studio theatre shows
From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. There is a lift.
Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.
Theatre Bar
From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access.
Public toilet
Main foyer
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The toilet door is 890mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.
There is 1400mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 480mm high. The toilets have handrails.
Getting around outside
Customer care support
We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.
We have a hearing loop in Main Theatre, Studio Theatre, main foyer, .
Emergency evacuation procedures
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
The fire alarm has flashing lights.
Customer care support
Some staff have disability awareness training.
