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    We’re the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions. We seek out the world’s most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work. Set across 11 acres, we are London’s favourite meeting spot, with restaurants, bars, street food markets and dramatic riverside views. We believe in the power of great art and culture to bring people together, and add something amazing to your life. We work hard to bring unbeatable cultural experiences to new audiences – especially those who’ve always felt excluded from the arts. Through music, performance, art and events, we take you out of the everyday, every day. The Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library and Arts Council Collection. We are home to eight Resident and Associate Orchestras: the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Aurora Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra and National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Our creative learning and participation activities help everyone express their creativity and explore their potential. Did you know that we are a registered charity? We’re also a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England, which means that we are one of the leading organisations in our field.

    This venue has a Detailed Access Guide from AccessAble, created following an in person assessment. Please see the link in the Accessibility Guide section below.

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    4.14

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    tinahodgkinson

    Aug 2022

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    5

    Welcoming, Accessible, Enjoyable Plus There's a Changing Places Toilet

    The Southbank is a very accessible entertainment complex next to the River Thames. This review is about my visit to see "You Know We Belong Together" in the Purcell Room. I live in London, Clinically Vulnerable and this was my first night out in London since February 2020 (2.5 years ago). I was apprehensive and very nervous about going out, however, the Southbank turned out to be an excellent choice as access was very easy and the production was outstanding, "You Know We Belong Together" is joyful and uplifting, very creative as it combines storytelling, video footage, audience participation (in a good way) and dance with actors who have Down syndrome.
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    tinahodgkinson

    Jan 2018

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    4

    Step Free Abba Exhibition extended until 29 July 2018

    Step free temporary Abba exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall, in London's Southbank. Entry to exhibition is by timed admission tickets with tours starting every 15 minutes. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 16 people.The tour itself lasts one hour and there is a tour guide who provides information and leads you through the exhibition as well as pre-recorded commentary from Jarvis Cocker. The tour covers nine different themed rooms which tells the story of Abba. It's an immersive experience. The exhibition is a lot of fun and there's lots to see. Please note that the doors are narrow and only manual wheelchairs less than 80cm wide can fit.
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    tinahodgkinson

    Dec 2016

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    3

    Royal Festival Hall: Poor signage made it hard to find my way around

    The Royal Festival Hall is just one of a number of entertainment venues on the Southbank. The auditorium has great acoustics and it's an excellent venue for live music. There are lifts and disabled accessible toilets. However the lack of signage made it difficult for me to find these facilities.

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    Belvedere Road Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX, England, Greater London, United Kingdom

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