Where is purcell room

Visitor info Opening times Open 90 minutes before an event until the end of the event. Visit our Getting here page. Seating plan Get an overview of the seating layout of the Purcell Room by downloading our seating plan.

Toilets An accessible toilet is located in the foyer. Stay in the know. Sign up for updates about events, news and special offers. First name: First name. The toilet seat colour contrast is good. The contrast between the walls and floor is good. Standard toilet facilities are available.

The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the theatre foyer, next to the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room. There is step-free access to the female and male toilet s. There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet s. An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available. The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary. There is not a lowered wash basin. The wash basin s tap type is sensor.

There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets. Lighting levels are good. Baby change facilities are located within the venue. Baby change facilities are located in the standard female and male toilets.

There is step-free access to the baby change facilities. The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor. The baby change table is not height adjustable. The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm 2ft 11in. There is a changing places facility on Level 1 of Royal Festival Hall. For more information on the changing places facility please click here opens in new tab.

The auditorium is clearly signed. This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the theatre foyer. There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after events. This entrance gives access to Row A front row. Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

The lighting levels at the step s are good. The type of flooring is wood. There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. There are flip-down seats with armrests on both sides. The width of the rows of seating is 45cm. The lighting levels before and after events are good. The nearest accessible toilet is located in the theatre foyer. There is step free access to a row of seating. The row with step free access is row A front row.

The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats. There is stepped access to the majority of seating. There is step-free access to the designated seating area s.

Wheelchairs may be left with the patron. The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good. There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you. This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the theatre foyer.

There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift. This entrance gives access to Row AA. Handrails are not at the recommended height 90cmcm. There is step-free access to designated wheelchair spaces in Row A via the artist entrance.

There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. The nearest accessible toilet is located in the theatre foyer and within the dressing room area next to the Row A designated seating.

The row with step free access is row AA and row A. The access to the majority of seating is located either side of the seats against wall and in the centre of the seats. Handrails are not easy to grip. There is a lift for public use. The lift is located at both of the main entrances to the hall. The lift is a stair lift. A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift. The platform lift accesses a small level change.

Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings. Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.

The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - cm from the floor. The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.

The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good. The clear door width is 80cm 2ft 7in. The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x cm 2ft 7in x 3ft 11in.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift. The lighting levels in the lift are good. The artists entrance is located on Level 1 and is located next to the on-site Blue Badge bays. There is step-free access to the artists entrance. The artists entrance is a single width automatic door. The width of the door opening is 89cm. A member of staff will escort you through the dressing room area to the Row A designated wheelchair spaces.

There is a slight slope along the path to the spaces. There is an accessible toilet within the dressing room area. This accessible toilet is located in the dressing room area. The door is light. The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm 2ft 9in. If you see a railway bridge with pathways leading under it, wrong way. Remember to get your ticket validated at the venue box office for a discounted parking rate in these car parks.

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Purcell Room, Southbank Centre. Box office information Telephone: Operated by the venue itself. Auditorium Auditorium. Layout The room is split into removable front and main sections by an aisle in front of row A. Legroom Good in all seats, best in row A.

Choosing seats in general The central block seat numbers 8 to 18 is better value for the same money as you pay for the side blocks. General hazard notes If shorter, you may not see over heads from the flat front three rows, if the stage is low.

Changes for the current production None. Readers comments None. Notes best seat advice. Total seats. Air-conditioned auditorium. General price band information Theatres use "dynamic pricing.

Generally unremarkable. By value for money:. The best route is as follows: Turn left and head for the main exit - a grand archway with steps down to street level. Buses 1, 4, 68, X68, , , , , , , to Waterloo Bridge.

Taxi A rank for Black taxis is at Waterloo Station - a fair distance from the theatre. Contact our specialist team for more information and to make a booking. Further details. Views of the Purcell Room Auditiorium. You might also like. Hire Hayward Gallery Host an event with a difference in a contemporary art space with a backdrop of a major London exhibition. Stay in the know.

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