Accessibility

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Accessible Campsite

Our accessible campsite is a dedicated camping area for accessibility customers and their friends and family. You can request to stay in this campsite when completing the application form. The following facilities are available within this campsite. 
 

•            A dedicated accessibility information hub staffed by the accessibility team. 

•            Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex toilets. 

•            Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex showers. 

•            Hard standing or temporary pathways. 

•            A changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own if you wish to make use of this facility.) 

•            Charging facilities for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and medical equipment. 

•            A sink and drinking water points. 

•            Access to a kettle and/or hot water. 

•            A secure fridge to store medication that requires cold storage. 

•            An electric power supply to your tent for medical equipment (if requested and approved as part of your application).

Campervans

Accessible campervan spaces are limited and sold on a first come first served basis. You will be able to apply for one when you complete the accessible facilities application form. 
 
If a space is available, you will be sent a link to purchase a ticket. This is separate from your festival ticket. 

Accessible viewing areas 

There are raised viewing platforms and ground viewing areas available within the arena. 

Accessible toilets 

Wheelchair accessible and standard toilets for accessibility customers are located across the festival. They are available to all accessibility customers. 

Changing places units 

There are changing places units featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink, and hoist. Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own if you wish to make use of this facility. 

Accessible entrances and queuing lanes 

There are dedicated entrances and/or queuing lanes for accessibility customers to access the festival. 

Sensory Calm Tent 

A Sensory Calm Tent is provided at the festival. This space provides a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for any customers who need to use it. 

Bars 

Dedicated accessible queuing lanes are available at each main bar. This section of the bar has a lowered counter. 

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Contact us 

If you have any queries that aren't answered on this page, our dedicated accessibility team can be contacted at accessibility@readingfestival.co.uk 

Applications for the use of accessible facilities will open later in the year. Sign up to be notified when applications open. 

Accessibility tickets are not sold separately. Please buy a standard ticket first, then apply for use of the accessible facilities. Please note, you will need to have either a Nimbus Access Card or Digital Access Pass to apply. If you don’t have one, you can register with Nimbus for a free  Digital Access Pass. 

There is no need to buy a ticket for your essential companion. These are allocated through the application process.

If you have any queries that aren’t answered here, we have a dedicated Accessibility Team working all year round to assist customers. Please don’t hesitate to contact them using the Reading Accessibility Contact Form.