Brighton & Hove Pride is committed to ensuring the event is an event everyone can attend. The facilities detailed in this form are for customers with permanent/long-term access requirements and are not for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing wounds, or women who are pregnant.
Proof of disability is required to pre-book our accessible facilities.
Due to the high demand for these facilities, we do recommend attendees complete the form and return the form as soon as they can.
Anyone arriving on the day without making prior arrangements may not be able to access our facilities. However, we will always try to accommodate any late requests.
Submitting supporting documents
When submitting documents (details of which are provided further below), we ask that you:
- Scan evidence and attach it with your form if emailing
- Photocopy evidence and clip it to a printed form if posting
Documents that will be accepted are:
- DLA Letter - Any level of Care and/or Mobility to use the access facilities, however, you will need to submit the middle/higher rate in order to qualify for a free PA/carer ticket.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at any level to use the access facilities, however, you will need to submit an enhanced daily living rate or mobility rate to qualify for a free PA/Carer ticket.
- The front page of the Attendance Allowance letter (no specific rate required)
- Evidence that shows you are registered severely sight impaired (blind) or deaf
- The Access Card or equivalent with +1 for a free PA/Carer ticket
- CredAbility Access Card +1 category requirement for a free PA/Carer ticket
- Armed Forces Independent Payment
- War Disablement Pension
- Medical Profession letter
- Blue Badge - Only accepted as adequate evidence for Accessible Parking
We recognise that the evidence above might not include everyone that has an access requirement. If you do not have any of the above evidence but wish to apply for one or more access provisions, please, complete the Accessibility Request form telling us why you require them. You are welcome to post or email copies of any additional evidence that supports your application if you have any or contact us to discuss your application. Your application will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Your completed form and supporting documents will automatically be sent to us at Brighton Pride once you click submit. If you would like to email us our address is access@brighton-pride.org
Or, post your completed form and supporting documents to:
Access Manager, Brighton Pride, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, BN1 4GD
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Site Layout and Ground Conditions
Fabuloso Pride In The Park Festival is Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August 2024, the postcode for the event is BN1 6SD
- The ground is parkland, mainly grass and on a slight incline and uneven in places. It is likely that the site may be muddy, water- soaked, or dusty depending on the weather - it is not a stadium and does not have a hard-standing floor or seating.
Pride Village Party (PVP) : Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August 2024
The ground is hard standing, pavements, and is used daily as a public street. It is on a steep incline and there are drop-down kerbs located at various points in St James Street & Marine Parade. Please note, the only facilities for PVP are accessible toilets and PA tickets. The footprint of the PVP does become very busy. Many of the independent venues within the PVP footprint are not fully accessible due to the buildings, if you wish to visit one of the venues, please check their own access information to ensure that it is suitable for you.
Pride Campsite : Friday 4th - Monday 7th August 2024
The ground is parkland, all grass and flat but uneven in places. It is likely that the site may be muddy, water-soaked, or dusty depending on the weather. Please note, the only facilities for the Campsite are accessible toilets and free PA tickets where applicable.
Effect Lighting
Smoke machines, strobe lights, fireworks, and other special effects may be in use at all Pride events. Please contact us for more information if you may be affected by this.
PA Tickets
Free PA tickets are available if you submit the following evidence:
- DLA Letter - You will need to submit the middle/higher rate in order for a free PA/carer ticket
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) You will need to submit an enhanced daily living rate or mobility rate for a free PA/Carer ticket
- The Access Card or equivalent with +1 for a free PA/Carer ticket
- CredAbility Access Card +1 category requirement for a free PA/Carer ticket
Wheelchair Viewing Platform at Pride in the Park, available both days
Spaces on the wheelchair viewing platform must be pre-booked and if you are allocated space, this will be available for you to use all day. The wheelchair viewing platform is strictly for access customers in a wheelchair plus 1 PA only. If you require additional carers please contact us to discuss your requirements.
There will be one wheelchair viewing platform with views of the main stage.
Ground Level Viewing Area 1 (Standing) at Pride in the Park, available both days
The ground-level viewing area is a dedicated safe space for people with access or sensory requirements that do not require the use of a wheelchair or walking aid. This area must be pre-booked and if you are allocated space, this will be available for you to use all day. The ground-level viewing area has a limited capacity and is for access customers plus 1 PA only.
Ground Level Viewing Area 2 (Seated) at Pride in the Park, available both days
The ground-level viewing area is a dedicated safe space for people with access or sensory requirements that do not require the use of a wheelchair but are unable to stand for long periods of time. One chair will be provided for the applicant. This area must be pre-booked and if you are allocated space, this will be available for you to use all day. The ground-level viewing area has a limited capacity and is for access customers plus 1 PA only.
Accessible Parking
There is a limited number of allocated accessible parking spaces at Pride in the Park on both days. These spaces are for Blue Badge holders only. Parking spaces must be pre-booked.
BSL
There will be a BSL Interpreter at the main stage in our BSL Zone, spaces in this area must be pre-booked. There will also be a limited number of interpreters covering the Cabaret Tent and the Access Tent at Pride in the Park on both days.
Children
PA tickets are not allocated to parents/guardians of children aged 12 and under. All children attending Brighton Pride must be accompanied by a responsible adult/guardian
Assistance Dogs
There will be a dedicated area for exercising assistance dogs adjacent to the Access tent at Pride in the Park Saturday and Sunday
Please, complete the following personal details: