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ACCESSIBILITY

The Abbey Medieval Festival recognises the importance of accessibility, and we want everyone who visits us at Abbeystowe to have a great experience!

We are conscious that our festival site has some limitations as an open field and grassed area. We are committed to accessibility and are excited to learn and improve each year!

As part of our commitment, in 2024 we created Abbeystowe’s first Disability and Inclusion Action Plan. This plan has helped us celebrate our strengths, consider new opportunities and set new goals for our future.

If you would like to read our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan, it is available in the following formats:

Accessibility Team

Our accessibility coordinator Josephine will has a team dedicated to offering assistance and support across the weekend should patrons require a little extra support.

These members will be recognisable in their red and blue volunteer outfits and a white accessibility sash. If you cannot locate a member in a sash but require assistance, please notify a volunteer who can guide you to the accessibility tent.

Accessibility at the 2025 Abbey Medieval Festival

A small team of dedicated coordinators manage the Abbey Medieval Festival, most are volunteers. We’ve worked together to create accessibility information to better support visitors during the Abbey Medieval Festival weekend.  Our accessibility guides and program for 2025 will be released soon!

Accessibility at a glance:

  • Dedicated parking area for Disability Parking Permit holders 
  • Companion Cards accepted
  • Guide, hearing and assistance animals welcome 
  • Staff and volunteers trained in disability awareness 
  • Quiet Tent available
  • Dedicated animal toileting area 
  • Accessible toilet facility 
  • Ambulant toilet facilities 
  • Unisex toilet facilities 
  • Seating available throughout the site 
  • Communication tools available 
  • Visual Story

Accessibility Guides

Abbeystowe

Accessibility Guide

PDF | WORD

Medieval Banquet

Accessibility Guide

PDF | WORD

Friday Family Fun Day

Accessibility Guide

PDF | WORD

Knighting Ceremony

Accessibility Guide

PDF | WORD

Accessibility Resources

Visual Guide – What to Expect

PDF

Communication Board

PDF

Accessible Program 2025 – To be announced

Video Resources

Accessibility Walkthrough – General Grounds UPDATE COMING SOON

Run Time: 37m 36s

Captions included

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS