Rock City
Overview
Rock City is one of the biggest names on the UK club and live music circuit and has been since it first opened its doors three decades ago. On Thursday 11 December 1980, the day Rock City first opened its doors, Abba were at number one with Super Trooper, John Lennon had just been shot, The Empire Strikes Back was still on its initial cinema run, Margaret Thatcher was just a year into her reign as Prime Minister and a packet of 20 cigarettes cost less than 40p. - See more at: http://www.rock-city.co.uk/venue-info-hire#sthash.5lGrdmav.dpuf
Contact details
8 Talbot Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire East Midlands NG1 5GG United Kingdom
https://www.rock-city.co.uk/accessibility/
Access Card notes
Level Access is incredibly difficult to provide but we welcome as many disabled people as we can and offer free Essential Companion tickets to enable those that are able to access the venue. Access Cards offer automatic entitlement to the free companion ticket.
Access guidance
- Seating can be provided on request and Access Card holders with difficulty standing and queing can get in touch to arrange early entry.
- Due to the current layout of the our venue we have limited disabled access, we are currently unable to accomodate customers with larger or motorised wheelchairs. If you would like to talk to someone further about specifics for our venue please call 0115 950 6547 and we will endeavour to answer all your queries. We are currently working very closley with Attitude is Everything to establish the best way to improve our facilities.
- There is a pay and display car park with accessible bays across the road from the venue and on street blue badge parking is free of charge in various areas near by. All parts of the venue have stepped access and the main stage is only acceeible via 2 small flights of stairs.
- Toilets are accessed via steps but staff will try to ensure speedy toilet access to Access Card holders with the WC symbol. The Black Cherry Lounge on the ground floor (which is accessible via street level) has a toilet accessed via single short step
- Given the nature of the venue we would discourage customers from bringing assistance dogs with them during shows and busy periods. We do however offer an essential companion concession in these instances
- Customers with accessibility difficulties who need a full time assistant in order to attend the event are eligible to purchase 2-for-1 tickets, in order to bring a personal assistant or carer to the event at no extra cost. To apply for a 2-for-1 ticket, please book a standard entry ticket and then email proof of eligibility through to customerenquiries@alt-tickets.co.uk.
- For customers with difficulty accessing visual information our phone line can provide you with additional information to meet your needs
- For customers with difficulty accessing audible information pre visit feel free to use type talk to get in touch or any of the other communication smethods via our website
- Due to the nature of the event there will be flashing lights on all stages and strobe or laser effects may also be used.