Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Sudbury Arts Centre is an accessible venue for wheelchair users via the main entrance, with step free access. Inner doors can be opened for you by staff or stewards when required and a door bell is available. We have a DDA-compliant platform lift to our upper gallery space for anyone with mobility issues and portable ramps when needed for access to the South Chapel and Chancel spaces.

Inclusion

Inclusion is very important to us and goes beyond physical accessibility. As such, our interpretation elements in the building, sharing the heritage of Sudbury and our beautiful building, have been designed to be enjoyed by as many people as possible. We tell the stories of time through visual and audio methods, and all are shared online for anyone unable to visit.

We are firmly committed to providing a safe space for all, where inclusion and diversity thrive, in line with our aims and values. Everyone sharing these values will be made very welcome.

Toilet Facilities

Sudbury Arts Centre has four unisex toilet cubicles, including a DDA-compliant toilet and baby changing facilities. As Sudbury Arts Centre is a Grade I listed building with limited space, we are sorry, but we do not currently have a Changing Places toilet. Our loos are twinned via the Tearfund programme to help flush poverty down the loo, and we provide free period products for those that need them. If you are interested in supporting these initiatives, please get in touch!

Dogs

We welcome all pooches within Sudbury Arts Centre as long as they are well-behaved and kept on a lead. Access for dogs will be restricted depending on the events that are taking place within the venue at any given time.

Outside Space

Thanks to a generous legacy from the late Sudbury resident Mr Weir, we have made our historic graveyard accessible by introducing new gates, bench seating and widening the footpath. We also have outdoor tables and chairs available by the main entrance to the building so that you can sit outside on nice days, enjoy a coffee from our café and watch the world go by!

Parking

There are plenty of car parks and parking spaces within and surrounding Sudbury town centre. Currently parking after 5pm is free of charge! Find out more detailed information on accessing the nearest car parks.