Access Information
The following facilities are available at the Book Festival for visitors with access requirements:
- A ramped entrance, fully wheelchair accessible site and free wheelchair hire.
- A selection of British Sign Language interpreted events.
- Infrared systems in all theatres to assist people with auditory impairments. Please collect a set of earphones from the Information Desk in the Entrance Tent.
- Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
If you have any particular requirements please ask our Box Office staff for advice and information when booking:
- Box Office: 0845 373 5888
The Box Office is open from 10am - 5pm daily from Fri 20 - Sat 28 June, then Mon to Sat only from Mon 30 June to Fri 8 Aug.
During the festival (9 - 25 August) the telephone lines are open daily from 9.30am - 8.30pm.
Artlink's Access Service offers support to disabled visitors to Edinburgh to attend Book Festival events with a volunteer escort. For further information please contact Artlink on 0131 229 3555 or email info@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk or Typetalk 18001 229 3555.
Our programme of events is available in large print, braille and audio CD (Daisy format) from the end of June. Please contact the Book Festival to request a copy on 0131 718 5666 or admin@edbookfest.co.uk.
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