Accessibility Statement
The Assembly Rooms Newcastle CIC is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion through the delivery of accessible, welcoming and high-quality cultural activity. As a community interest company, our objects place public benefit, cultural participation and community access at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise that accessibility is both a practical and creative responsibility, and we aim to remove physical, sensory, social and economic barriers that may prevent people from engaging with our work.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:
Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organisation, and instead belong to third party websites. Some event pages are affected by this.
We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization
Physical Access
The venue provides step-free access via a wheelchair lift to publicly accessible areas.
All public doorways are wheelchair-compliant, supporting independent movement throughout the building.
Accessible toilet facilities are available on site.
Hearing & Sensory Access
We are actively planning the installation of a hearing loop system as part of our capital development and continuous improvement programme, increasing access for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Relaxed & Inclusive Performances
Where appropriate, particularly for family-friendly shows, young people’s work and community events, we will programme relaxed performances.
These may include adjusted lighting and sound levels, a more informal audience environment, and the freedom for audiences to move, make noise or take breaks as needed.
This approach supports access for neurodivergent audiences, people with learning disabilities, families with young children, and those who may find traditional performance settings challenging.
Ongoing Commitment & EDI Practice
As a historic venue in active redevelopment, accessibility at The Assembly Rooms Newcastle is an evolving process. We are committed to:
Embedding accessibility and inclusion into our programming, operations and capital development
Consulting with audiences, artists and community partners
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's email address: