ACCESSIBILITY
We’re on a mission to make Body Movements as inclusive as it can be. This includes making the information around accessibility as useful as possible.
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about accessibility at Body Movements. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
CONTACT DETAILS
Access Information Contact: info@bodymovements.co.uk
Phone: If you prefer to speak over the phone or by any other means of communication, please email saying so and we can contact you directly to arrange.
Venue Description
Body Movements is at Southwark Park, London on Sunday 25th August.
There is step-free access into the site.
The site is very flat and is approximately 0.07 km2
If looking at google maps, the site is the northern area of Southwark Park where the Bowl Club and Bandstand is.
The site is grass and flat and has hard string paths throughout.
Access Facilities
Companion/PA tickets available at no additional fee are available on request, please contact us on our access email address. We will not ask for evidence of accessibility requirements.
There is one viewing platform at the main stage.
There are 3 other small stages, these stages will have either viewing areas, procedures, or a platform, please check this page nearer the time for updates.
All accessible toilets have a code which can be given to you by a member of security who will be near the toilets. You can also get the code from the medical or welfare tents. We will also send this code out via email to ticket holders who have requested a free Companion/PA ticket.
There is no venue-specific parking.
Travel Guide
The taxi drop-off point is 0.3 miles from the entrance.
The entrance is at the northeast corner of the park, use the postcode SE16 2FD to see on the map
Below shows the distances from the closest stations to the entrance and from the exit.
Bermondsey (0.4 miles to entrance, 0.7 miles from exit)
Rotherhithe (0.7 miles to entrance, 0.7 miles from exit)
Canada Water (0.5 miles to entrance, 0.3 miles from exit)
The nearest bus stops to the entrance to the festival are: Southwark Park Stop C and F)
The nearest bus stops to the exit of the festival are: Hothfield Place Stop P and Surrey Quays Road Stop Y.
Arrival Guide
The site is open on Sunday 25th August 2024 from 11.00 – 22:30
The busiest times to arrive are between 14.00 and 17.00.
The venue is accessible from the road onto a hard string path
There is a dedicated accessible wide entry lane.
The event site will be well signposted and stewards in the local vicinity will be able to direct anyone who is finding it difficult to locate the entrance.
When you arrive at the site please head to the main entrance, before the lanes there will be stewards who can help direct and escort you to the correct lane.
If you have any access requirements to avoid crowds, please contact us and let the staff at the entrance know, they will be able to provide some assistance to escort you through the entrance.
Toilets
There are 4 toilet locations on site.
Each toilet location has 1 accessible toilet.
From each stage there are accessible toilets within a 25m to 50m range
Customers with Medical Requirements
We welcome attendees who need to bring medicines, food or drink to manage a medical condition or medical equipment. Please let the security know at the entrance that you have this for medical reasons (food and drink is not allowed normally).
Please contact us if you have any concerns.
On-site we have a medical tent for any incidents and emergencies. We also have a welfare tent and a safe space which has trained professionals who can deal with incidents such as anxiety attacks.
Any of our security or staff will be able to direct you to these tents.
Access to Performance
There are no services offered such as loops, intra-red or mobile connect systems.
Assistance Dogs
We welcome assistance dogs, please just contact us in advance. We may ask for proof that any dog is registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK.
There is a spending location for assistance dogs at the welfare area
Strobe Lighting
There may be some strobe lighting at the event
Other Info
There are three main bars at the event. All bars have large print menus and lowered access points.
If for any reason our accessibility information or services changes, we will notify ticket holders via email and update this page accordingly.
Festival staff including SIA Security, stewards and the event management team will be briefed to work with attendees with access requirements in the event of a site evacuation. The event management team will work with attendees to cater for their needs should any other access related issues arise while on site.