Accessibility
We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings.
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Entrance options – Visitors may enter our estate through the Gatehouse (main pedestrian entrance and vehicle entrance), or pedestrian entrances on Chancery Lane (open 08:00-19:00), or Wildy’s Passage (open 08:00-19:00). Other entry points require fobs and are strictly for the use of staff, residents, and tenants. Reception is located in the Treasury building, and is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. The Gatehouse is staffed by Wardens 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A member on Inn staff will be happy to direct you to your event location.
Parking – Disabled parking bays are available on site for blue badge holders only. If the designated bays are unsuitable, blue badge holders should speak to the Wardens (located at the Gatehouse) as short-term, alternative accommodations may be possible. Normal parking fees will apply – the current rate is £5 per hour or part thereof, up to a maximum of £25 per day, which is payable at the main gate on departure. You can see all of our parking regulations here.
Lifts – Please note that our lifts are not self-operable. A member of staff on site will assist and operate the lifts for any visitors who require its use. While we strive to ensure that lifts are always in service, there may be occasional disruptions due to technical issues beyond our control. We appreciate your understanding and patience in these situations.
Stair climber – The Inn operates a stair climber for visitors needing assistance with access. To arrange its use, please notify the Events team prior to your visit: [email protected]. If notified in advance, they can also arrange accessible parking close to the relevant premises.
Service animals – In accordance with our Reasonable Adjustments Policy, we welcome assistance dogs. Please speak to the Events team ahead of your visit to make arrangements.
Accessible toilets – There are accessible toilets located in the Ashworth Centre and Treasury Building (by the Old Court Room).
Baby changing facilities – There are facilities located in the women’s toilets within the Treasury Office, through reception (who can direct you as required).
Hearing induction loops – Hearing induction loops are available in the Ashworth Centre meeting rooms and the Great Hall. An Infrared Hearing System is available in the Ashworth Centre Lecture Theatre.
Reasonable adjustments – If you are attending an event at the Inn or using a service or facility please contact the Events team to discuss any adjustments needed. Email [email protected] or call 02074051393.
Recite Me toolbar – Website visitors can access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customise your digital experience through the Recite Me assistive technology toolbar. It includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customisable styling options an on-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech and styling options. To explore our accessibility support tool, click the purple and white “Accessibility Tools” button (top right of the screen on a desktop, or near the footer on a mobile device). View a user guide here.