Accessibility

We try to make the tall ships as accessible as possible for people with all disabilities. Each wristband allows for a Carer to go free.

If you have a specific disability that you require any help with, please get in touch at: info@marketinggloucester.co.uk

Please see below for a brief guide on the information we have regarding your needs.

Entrance to the Tall Ships

It might be advisable to pre-collect your wrist bands from the Gloucester Tourist Information Centre. These are available to collect now.

While there is queue-jump for prepaid tickets, this should help make your entry into the event much easier.

Quieter Times

10am – 11am and 4pm – 6pm (all days)

These times are advised for anybody who might struggle with the hustle and bustle of the busy day.

It is also going to be very loud during the Pirate Shows and Canons, which are due to be set off 2.30pm -3pm.

There are plenty of Pubs, Bars and Restaurants with great accessibility on the waterside to escape too during this time. Visit Christian Drewitt’s Accessibility Guide to find out detailed accessibility information of individual businesses.

Quieter Entrances

North Warehouse entrance
Tall Ships Pub entrance

Toilets

There are x4 toilet locations around the Tall Ships event, these all have accessible disabled toilets. There are also disabled toilets located in the Gloucester Quays Outlet Shopping Centre.

Hints and Tips

Lock bridge – There is a lock located by the HMS Historic Boats. This lock is accessible however; it might be a squeeze for anyone in a large wheelchair or during busy times.

Please be aware that the quieter times are 10am to 11am and 4pm to 6pm.

Parking

Gloucester Docks Southgate Moorings Car Park

Address: Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DB.

Southgate Moorings car park has x6 disabled parking spaces.

Ladybellegate Car Park

Address: Gloucester City Council, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN.

Ladybellegate Car Park has x7 disabled parking spaces.

Blackfriars Car Park

Address: Blackfriars, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HJ.

Blackfriars car park has x1 disabled parking space located at this car park.

Longsmith Street Car Park

Address: Longsmith Street, Gloucester GL1 2HH.

This is a multi-story car park and there are x17 disabled parking spaces.

Herbert Warehouse Disabled Parking

Address: Herbert Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EQ.

There are x3 disabled parking spaces located outside the front of Herbert Warehouse.

Westgate Street Car Park

Address: Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2RL.

There are x4 disabled parking spaces located at this car park.