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Access Statement

INTRODUCTION

This is a free food and drink festival based in Weston-Super-Mare’s Italian Gardens. Its aim is to showcase primary producers from within 25 miles. There are over 80 stalls and entertainment at each one-day festival.

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The Post Code for the centre of the festival site is BS23 1HJ

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PRE ARRIVAL AND PARKING MAP

The map here shows the general location within the town. For information on travel and transport, please see our travel advice page

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The festival site is approximately 0.5 miles from the railway station and will take approximately 15 minutes to walk.  The terrain is flat with dropped kerbs throughout.

There is also a local taxi service by Apple Taxis who can be contacted on 01934 666 666.

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CAR PARKS

The nearest car park is the Sovereign Centre, which is approximately 100m from the festival site

·       Sovereign Centre - 25 dedicated blue badge spaces

·       Carlton Street multi story - 25 dedicated blue badge spaces

·       Walliscote Grove East - 4 dedicated blue badge spaces

·       Grove Park – 5 dedicated blue badge spaces

·       NCP Weston High Street – 3 dedicated blue badge spaces

·       Locking Road - 10 dedicated blue badge spaces

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NOTE:-  Blue badge holders are still required to pay for their parking.

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SITE ENTRY

Entry to the site is free and all on level ground.

Italian Gardens

Surfaces are smooth granite and is level access throughout.

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Stalls

The majority of stalls are canvas gazebos with counters at table height (75cms) and producers will be happy to serve from the front of the stall.

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PUBLIC TOILETS

There are public toilets in the Sovereign Centre. There are also many cafes, bars and restaurants around the festival that allow access during the festival.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·       Assisted dogs are welcome and water is provided.

·       Hire of motorised mobility scooters from Ezeemobility on 01934 420410 who are based in the Sovereign Centre

 

Contacts:-

·       First Great Western: 0800 197 1329 or using type talk on 18001 0800 197 1329 

·       Apple Taxis: 01934 666666

·       Local Buses: First Bus     

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