Access information:
- Access into the building is via steps or a portable ramp
- There is an accessible toilet in the crypt, accessed by lift
St. George's Church
Wheelchair users will require some assistance to get into the venue, but greeters are available at church services to help. Once inside it is fairly accessible.
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Address:
St. George's Road
Kemp Town
Brighton
BN2 1ED
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Phone:
01273 279448 (parish office)
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Web:
www.stgeorges-church.org
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Getting There / Parking:
The church is on the corner of St. George's Road and Abbey Road, in the Kemp Town area of Brighton. It is on the 52 and 57 bus routes, and 5 minutes from bus stops in Eastern Road and on Marine Parade.
Sometimes it is possible to park on the gravel drive in front of the church. There are 2 disabled bays on St. George's road on the opposite corner to the church. There are also some in Sudeley Terrace (at the back of the eye hospital)
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Getting In:
There is a central door with steps, and the left-hand door has a small step and a portable ramp for wheelchair access. It is slightly problematic, as the door can't be opened from the outside, but there are definite plans to improve this entrance.
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Getting Around / Facilities:
The inside is easy to move about in, and as there are no pews, but chairs which can be shifted, it is possible to be flexible and aid access. They are also comfortable which helps if you're in pain. There is a manual wheelchair available.
For people with hearing difficulties there is a hearing loop system.
There is an accessible toilet in the crypt, which can be reached by going through the vestry on the left of the altar and descending in the lift. It is then straight ahead.
There is also a toilet on the right of the altar, through the door which bears the word Hallelujah above it. A small lobby leads to the actual toilet, which is at right angles, and some people would just be able to transfer (with someone guarding the outer door!)
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Additional Comments:
The church has 2 roles - as a place of worship and as a concert venue.
Church.
At church services there are greeters at the door who welcome people in, and would be able to help with any special needs, but if you wanted to seek help before coming you could ring the parish office on 01273 279448. After services there is tea and coffee and socialising.
Concert venue.
The church has become well known as a concert venue for all types of music. There are pop concerts, world music events, singer/songwriter performances, orchestras, in fact the whole spectrum of music making. (your reviewer sings early music there) It has the dual advantages of comfortable seats and effective heating (which can't be said of all churches!) Any help with access and special needs would need to come from the promoter of the particular concert. It should be possible to find a contact number on their publicity material.
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Reviewed By:
Pat
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Review Date:
March 2009, updated 10/3/2011 by Pappya
Published in
Public Buildings & Community Centres - Brighton
