General information on Summer Swing
Travel & Access Information
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Travel
Parking
Kew do not operate parking facilities during the concerts and public
parking is limited in the local area. We would strongly encourage
the use of public transport on the concert evenings. There are no parking
restrictions on sections of the West side (Kew side) of Kew road after
10:00 am.
Underground: District Line to Kew Gardens (for Victoria Gate) or Richmond Station (for Lion Gate)
Trains: Kew Gardens (Silverlink) and Kew Bridge (SWT)
Buses: 65 and 391
Cyclists: Bike park racks at Victoria and Pavilion Gate are available. Please note owners leave bikes at their own risk.
Access Information
Tickets for Carers
Ticket holders can have one free ticket for an essential carer to accompany
them. To qualify you need to meet one/both of the following conditions:
A. in receipt of disability living allowance or attendance allowance.
B. a registered blind person
Access to the arena
Disabled guests may enter the concert site from 6pm, before general
public access, via the Corporate Hospitality Gate (Pavilion Gate), the nearest
gate to the arena site with the shortest, flattest route.
Disabled guests can also enter from 6pm via the public Victoria and Lion Gates.
The Summer Swing site has flat, step-free access throughout.
A designated viewing area is available at the concert site for wheelchair users only.
Queuing
As guests often arrive early, if you have difficulties standing, we recommend
you bring a folding chair.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at the temporary mobile toilet block
and the Pavilion Gate toilets.
Wheelchairs
There are wheelchairs at all gates available
on a first come, first served basis - no pre-booking.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
Special Effects
Strobe lighting may feature in concerts. Please contact 020 8332 6555 for
further information on the concert you are attending. Each concerts ends
with a firework display.
