Accessibility Planning & Resource Allocation
We need to estimate the needs of our participants to better allocate resources and to tailor our access facilities and services, including the capacity of our safe spaces.
LONDON PRIDE 2024
ACCESSIBILITY
AT PRIDE
At Pride in London, we strive to create an inclusive and accessible event for all. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who wants to attend can do so comfortably.
Registration for Access Wristband
At Pride in London, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of accessibility and inclusivity for all attendees at our event. We take a proactive and respectful manner to create an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, feels fully included. From accommodating diverse needs to ensuring equal participation opportunities, we prioritise creating an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and valued.
To provide the best possible experience, we ask that everyone who wishes to use the access facilities at Pride in London complete and submit an Access Registration Form. We need your registration for access in advance to ensure your needs and accommodations can be adequately met. The following are some key reasons why we need your registrations:
Accessibility Planning & Resource Allocation
We need to estimate the needs of our participants to better allocate resources and to tailor our access facilities and services, including the capacity of our safe spaces.
Accessibility Planning & Resource Allocation
We need to estimate the needs of our participants to better allocate resources and to tailor our access facilities and services, including the capacity of our safe spaces.
Partnership with Nimbus
Our partnership with Nimbus Disability's Access Card Scheme allows us to understand better and provide reasonable adjustments for access requirements across our event spaces. Nimbus offers greater privacy without needing to carry supporting documents. This partnership allows us to validate access requirements, provide reasonable adjustments, and protect against potential misuse.
Nimbus’s Access Card is a multiple-award-winning scheme run by disabled people, for disabled people. It is a universal proof of access requirements scheme, which is accepted and recognised at thousands of events, venues and attractions across the UK and beyond.
To obtain an Access card, you can apply for a FREE card exclusively for Pride in London which is valid for 3 years or upgrade your card to be transferable to any other organisation at £15 valid for 3
HOW TO APPLY?
How To Travel & Access Bus
To ensure a seamless experience for all attendees, we strongly advise early planning of transportation arrangements. Due to road closures and limited transportation services on the event day, we recommend arranging alternative routes or modes of transportation in advance to minimise disruptions and ensure timely arrival.
BY TRAIN
Start of Parade Route - Hyde Park Corner
Green Park 700m
Piccadilly Circus 1400m
Charina Cross 2200m
Trafalgar Square Stage
Charing Cross 210m
Embankment 400m
Charina Cross 2200m
Embankment Gardens (Family Area)
Embankment 100m
Soho Square
Tottenham Court Rd. 800m
Parade Access Safe Space - Hertford Street
Green Park 400m
Leicester Square Stage -
(LGBTQIA+ Women & Non-Binary)
Leicester Square 180m
Golden Square Stage
Piccadilly Circus 300m
BY CAR
We have a small number of free accessible parking places at the Q-Park in Chinatown. Please note Q-Park closes at 10am due to road closures being put in place. Please complete the access requirements form above to apply for one of our limited places. The maximum height for vehicles is 1.98m (6ft 5in), although we will try to find another parking area if your vehicle is too tall. Our shuttle bus can then take you to the Parade Access Safe Space or Trafalgar Square.
ACCESS SHUTTLE BUS
Two wheelchair accessible shuttle buses will be available on the day to help people with access needs get to main areas on our footprint. These will run approx every 30 minutes between 8:00am - 10:45am.
To use this service, please submit your Nimbus Access ID Number to Pride in London. Once your registration has been approved for our Shuttle Bus, please see below for map, timings and pick up points.
The bus will be clearly marked with Pride signs in the windows and our Access volunteers (with bright orange T-shirts) on-board.
BUS A
08:00
Kings Cross Pick Up (see map)
08:45
Charing Cross Pick Up (see map)
09:15
Parade Drop off at Parade Access Safe Space (Hertford Street)
08:00
Kings Cross Pick Up (see map)
08:45
Charing Cross Pick Up (see map)
09:15
Parade Drop off at Parade Access Safe Space (Hertford Street)
Accessibility at the parade
Watch the Parade at Grandstand
- On the Parade route, we have an accessible viewing area next to the Grandstand. For more details:
See HERE
Join the Access Safe Space in Parade
- Where? Access Assembly Point is at Old Park Lane (near Hard Rock Café). The destination is Trafalgar Square.
- Time? Please arrive at the Access Assembly Point by 12 noon to ensure you can join the parade safe space. It takes approximately 2 hours to travel the parade route.
- To view the parade route and access map, please click HERE
(https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/edit?mid=13thbszOfVmgrT8c0R1yzUOLTOBFBCN0&usp=sharing)
Gentle Reminders for Access Safe Space
- We do not allow whistles or megaphones in the Safe Space as we want to reduce the immediate noise for people in our group with sensory sensitivities and assistance animals.
- You are welcome to bring banners with you but our volunteers cannot help you carry them.
- Once the parade has started, if you wish to leave you can do so at set points, but it is not possible to re-join, so if you have plans to meet friends arrange to do so when you reach Trafalgar Square.
Accessibility Support to Join the Parade
- Safe Space: We offer a Parade Safe Space for anyone who identifies as Deaf or disabled or has additional access requirements.
- Access Bus as Respite Space: we have a hop-on hop-off wheelchair-accessible bus that will travel with us that can be used for rest, or as somewhere quieter to experience the parade from.
- There will be an accessible toilet available at the assembly point.
- Our volunteers and a BSL interpreter will be available from 10:30 am to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about the rest of your day. Our Access Volunteers are there to help us move from the access assembly point into the parade. Volunteers also travel the route of the parade with you.
To view the parade route and access map, please click HERE
(https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/edit?mid=13thbszOfVmgrT8c0R1yzUOLTOBFBCN0&usp=sharing)
How to Register for the Access at Parade
Please pre-register for any access accommodations you require
Accessibility at Our Stages
Our access facilities and support for our stages are designed to ensure seamless and safe navigation for all. We prioritise inclusivity and accessibility to accommodate diverse needs.
To view the access map, please click HERE
(https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/edit?mid=13thbszOfVmgrT8c0R1yzUOLTOBFBCN0&usp=sharing)
Details Of Access Facilities And Support of Stages
Trafalgar Square
- A BSL interpreter
- A live speech-to-text service
- Induction loop
- An accessible viewing area with seating
- Assistance dog rest area
- Wheelchair charging point
- Accessible toilets
- Changing Places Unit
- First Aid point
- Leicester Square
- A BSL interpreter
- An accessible viewing area with seating
- Accessible toilets
- Trained Access Team
- Golden Square
- A BSL interpreter
- Accessible toilets
- Trained Access Team
- Embankment Gardens (Family Area):
- A BSL interpreter
- An accessible viewing area with seating
- Accessible toilets
- Trained Access Team
- Soho Square
- A BSL interpreter
- An accessible viewing area with seating
- Accessible toilets
- Trained Access Team
- How to Register for the Access Facilities and Support
- Your wristband will give you access to the viewing areas and toilet, so you can come and go as you please, subject to availability on the day.
- We want to ensure everyone can enjoy the event together. Personal Assistants, Support Workers, Carers, Family, or Friends (maximum of 2 additional persons) are welcome to accompany those with access requirements.
- Please pre-register for any access accommodations you require. Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to the “Registration to Access” Section.
