Royal Horticultural Society: Accessible to All
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Please note that this is an open ground, temporary site with
temporary facilities.
| Parking |
Limited designated parking spaces available in Battersea Park.
There are no reduced rate parking fees for disabled visitors.
Limited
parking spaces are available 150m (500ft) from the show, for those
who have pre-booked wheelchairs. |
| Drop-Off Point |
Bull Ring Gate available to all visitors; it is not
covered. |
| Wheelchairs |
50 manual wheelchairs are available to book in advance.
To book a wheelchair, call 0845 260 7000. Bookings close on 16 May 2008.
|
| Toilets |
Temporary adapted WCs are available at both parking areas
and with other toilet facilities around the show site. |
| Carers |
Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is
admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually
impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates
a carer. |
| Assistance
Dogs |
Welcomed in all areas. |
| Access
to buildings |
All catering facilities are accessible except Rock Bank
Restaurant, Loch Fyne Seafood and Champagne Restaurant and Thames View Restaurant, which are accessed via flights of steps. Call 0845 260 7000 from 9 March 2007 to book a table in the Rock Bank Restaurant.
Disabled visitors who are unable to climb the steps to the Rock Bank Restaurant can pre-book the Ranelagh Bistro and Champagne Bar by calling 0845 260 7000; however, reservations are limited. Disabled visitors unable to access Thames View Restaurant will find similar facilities at Western Avenue Food Court, Ranelagh Restaurant and Rock Bank Food Court. Visitors unable to access Loch Fyne Seafood and Champagne Restaurant can also be accommodated in the Ranelagh Bistro and Champagne Bar where the Bistro menu will be available.
All other marquees and structures are accessible. Exhibitors are actively encouraged to bear in mind access issues when designing their stands. |
| Access to
gardens |
All gardens can be viewed from ground level, and
none are designed for public access. Where possible,
exhibits are surrounded by hard surface pavement, road
or trackway. Please note, however, that this is a busy
show attracting a very large audience; disabled visitors
may wish to consider arriving early morning or early afternoon
to avoid peak times.
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| For visually
impaired visitors |
At present there are no special facilities available. |
| For hearing
impaired visitors |
At present there are no special facilities available. |
| For visitors
with learning difficulties |
At present there are no special facilities available. |
For further enquiries, please contact:
RHS Shows Department
80 Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PE
0845 260 5000
info@rhs.org.uk
Wheelchair Booking Line: 0845 260 7000 (from 8 January 2007)
Ranelagh Bistro and Champagne Bar (only available to wheelchair users and their party): 0845 260 7000 (from 9 March 2007)
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Chelsea Flower Show |
