Kendal Calling
Overview
"Kendal Calling is a 3 to 4 day festival set in the beautiful lake district with over 10 stages featuring regional, national and international talent. We work closely with Attitude is Everything to provide an event site which is accessible, and to that end we are pleased to announce that we have received their Silver Award in accessibility on site and we are the first festival to be awarded the access starts online status."
Contact details
Lowther Deer Park Hackthorpe Cumbria North West CA10 2DY United Kingdom
Access Card notes
Access Cards with '+1' symbol accepted as proof of entitlement to a free companion ticket.
Access guidance
- A viewing platform with a stewarded accessible toilet is located near the stage in the Main Arena. In order to gain access to the viewing platform, you need a viewing platform wristband. This also comes with a lanyard that can be worn by a personal assistant or companion so that they can join you on the platform. In addition, some of the ground is uneven and has a number of small hills. There is a tarmac road running through the middle of the Main Arena. The ground leading from the accessible car park and campsite to the Main Arena entrance consists of gravel road and grass. There is a distance of approximately 400 metres from the accessible car park to the Main Arena entrance.
- There is an accessible carpark located close to the Accessible Campsite. Visitors will be able to park near their tent, but not next to it.
- There are supervised and non - supervised accessible toilets in the Main Arena. A wristband must be worn to use the accessible toilet on the viewing platform. There are also accessible toilets in the Accessible Campsite.
- Assistance dogs are welcome at the venue and there will be an area provided for toileting and drinking.
- An access requirement form will need to be completed in order to receive a free companion ticket. An Access Card with a '+1' symbol is accepted as proof of entitlement to a free companion ticket.
- The festival has Bob-on-Com hearing loops on site, these are available at the box office, the access reception which is located in the access campaign, the information point and at the Green gate which is the entrance for customers staying in the access camping field, the boutique camping and live in vehicles. The venue is looking into having British Sign Language interpreters on site for 2019.
- There will be general warning signs around the Main Arena if strobe lighting will be used. Due to the nature of the artists it is likely that strobe lighting will be used throughout the performances. There will not be a warning immediately before a period of strobe lighting. In addition, there will be a First Aid tent located in the Main Arena that will be visible within the Main Arena. There will also be Medics and First Aiders on patrol around the event. You will be able to store medication with the medical team if refrigeration is needed. Please let the venue know in advance if you will be wishing to store medication there. If you require more information, please get in touch. There is also an Accessible Campsite, which features: a 24-hour charging point for power chair batteries, accessible showers and toilets, fresh water points, waste disposal points and electrical points for charging wheelchairs and scooters.