Accessibility

Sidney and Matilda is a venue made of multiple areas.

Each area has varying levels of accessibility.

The Warehouse

This part of the venue is wheelchair accessible, with ground floor access from the street via The Yard, and then level access from The Yard into The Warehouse. There is a level access toilet which can be reached through The Yard. There is a small concrete lip and a small metal ramp when first entering The Yard to reach The Warehouse. The bar itself has level access and is 114cm tall (45”).

The Basement

The Basement has a stepped entrance, and it is not currently wheelchair accessible. To enter the basement there are a total of 10 steps with a handrail. The edges of the steps are contrasted with bright yellow paint for visibility, and the handrail is florescent orange for visibility. The Basement is accessed via The Warehouse.

The Factory

This part of the venue is wheelchair accessible, with ground floor access from the street into The Yard, and then level access from The Yard into The Factory. There is a level access toilet which can be reached through The Yard. The distance from The Factory to the Accessible Toilet is 14m.

The Yard

This part of the venue is wheelchair accessible, with ground floor access from the street. The concrete is mostly level but there are some inconsistencies, such as ridges, lips and cracks, and a small metal ramp which leads from the entrance into the main part of The Yard. The Accessible Toilet is reached via The Yard.

Accessible Toilet

Sidney and Matilda has an accessible toilet, which has level access from The Yard

Transport

The nearest disabled parking bay is on Newton Lane, S1 4PJ – 73m (80 yards)

The nearest bust stop to the venue is on Furnival Street, S1 4QT – 155m (170 yards)

The train station is 0.4 miles from the venue

On street parking available (free after 20:30)

Pay and display car parks are situated on Matilda Street, and Arundel Street.

There is no on-site car park

General Information

Assistance dogs are welcome in our venue.

The venue can be very loud during events. Ear plugs are available from the bar.

Strobe lights may be used in the venue. Signage will be displayed if strobe lights are in use.

We offer free entry for carers – please provide evidence at the box office.

It is rare that we have long queues, but if you have a disability, you can jump the queue for entry – just speak to a member of staff.

If you have any questions or need support on the night please ask a member of the team.

Please Get in Touch

If you have any accessibility requirements which aren’t covered above, or if you have any questions or feedback about our accessibility then please get in touch and we will to listen. Please email info@sidneyandmatilda.com with ‘Accessibility’ in the subject line. Please leave your name, email address, and phone number and one of the team will respond at the first available moment.

Our Commitment

We want all people to feel welcome in our venue, and we are aware that there are a number of improvements needed to make the venue fully accessible. We are aware that not all disabilities are visible, and we striving to make the venue available for as many people to enjoy as possible. We will be reviewing our accessibility statement regularly, and intend to make improvements to the building, our communications, and our processes wherever possible and practical. The venue is housed within a historic building and there are a number of structural limitations which prevent certain adaptations being made, but we are committed to doing our very best with the resources we have available.