London: Somerset House

ScreenSkills is committed to embedding inclusion into everything it does. These are the accessibility arrangements in place at Somerset House, London.

London: Somerset House

Venue location

Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA

Building information and facilities

Lifts

The venue has six floors and three lifts.

Stairs and steps

The Nelson Stairs have 30 steps comprising; 19, a landing, and then a further 11.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor. They are accessible from the first floor event space by lift.  

Baby changing facilities are on the ground floor

Quiet space

There is a quiet space on the first floor.

Assistance for guide dogs

Somerset House will provide water bowls and the nearest green space is embankment Gardens which is a five minute walk.

Audio

The venue doesn’t have a hearing aid induction loop in-house. If you are attending a ScreenSkills event and require this, please get in touch in advance.

Flashing lights/strobe lighting

The event space does not contain flashing lights and/or strobe lighting.

Wheelchair users

The venue is fully accessible for users with a wheelchair. There is a ramped entrance through the stamp entrance or the café entrance then straight up in a lift to the first floor.

Further information

Virtual tour of event spaces: The portico and navy board rooms

This information was provided by 7 Feb, 2023