Entertainment & Nightlife

Disability access information for theatres, concert halls and cinemas in Cambridge and the surrounding area.

Please scroll down the alphabetical list of theatres, concert halls and cinemas in Cambridge.

Arts Picturehouse

  • Type: Cinema, independent showing good range of arty and foreign language films
  • Address: 38-9 St Andrew’s Street, above Weatherspoon’s Regal pub, Cambridge, CB2 3AR
  • Tel: 01223 504 444 or 08707 551 242. Minicom: 01223 578 939
  • Website: www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/Cambridge/local.htm
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Enter via ramp to right of Weatherspoons pub, then take lift to first floor. Another lift will take you to the screens. Ask for assistance and book in advance. Carer goes free
  • Visual Impairments: Book in advance for dog-sitting, or to take your dog into an auditorium. Large print menus and programmes on request
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop at box office. All screens have infra-red hearing enhancement facility. Portable hearing loop available to borrow for GBP5 deposit. All foreign films subtitled
  • Disabled toilets: Yes, on first floor
  • Parking: Some disabled bays on Regent Street
  • Other: Lovely bar and cafe, as well as popcorn and sweet counter

ADC Theatre

  • Type: Cambridge University student theatre
  • Address: Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
  • Tel: 01223 503 333 or 01223 300 085
  • Website: www.adctheatre.com
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Newly installed lift to auditorium
  • Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in auditorium
  • Disabled toilets: No
  • Parking: Disabled bays on Jesus Lane or Park Street
  • Other:

Cambridge Arts Theatre

  • Type: Largest theatre in Cambridge
  • Address: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. Just off Market Square
  • Tel: 01223 503 333. Minicom: 01223 579 003
  • Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes, through either entrance. Lift to all floors. Eight wheelchair spaces in stalls. Book in advance for wheelchair space and state preference for location. Half price entry. Two wheelchairs available to borrow
  • Visual Impairments: Programme available on audio tape or in large print. Some performances audio-described, with introduction starting 15 minutes before show starts and opportunity to tour costumes and sets an hour before show. Well lit throughout
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in circle and rear stalls. Some seats better than others so state this when booking. Infra-red hearing enhancement fitted, with loop available to borrow for GBP5 deposit. Some performances BSL interpreted and some have subtitles. BSL interpreted performances have written synopsis available from box office
  • Disabled toilets: Yes
  • Parking: Disabled bays on Peas Hill outside, and two more on Wheeler Street. Or use Lion Yard
  • Other: Venue restaurant on top floor (see Eating out and Drinking Up). Standing bar on ground floor and circle bar on second floor

Cambridge Corn Exchange

  • Type: Large venue for concerts and shows
  • Address: Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB
  • Tel: 01223 357 851. 01223 457 567. Access information: 01223 457 555
  • Website: www.cornex.co.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Lifts to all floors. Ask for assistance. No access to mezzanine, King’s room or balcony. Six wheelchair spaces in stalls and two in boxes. When it’s a standing show, book a box. Manual wheelchair available to borrow. Staff can help buy interval drinks and store wheelchair but please advise in advance. St. John’s bar has a lowered bar counter
  • Visual Impairments: Three seats for blind or visually impaired plus a companion held near front of stalls until a week before show. Advise in advance if you require dog-sitting or want your dog in the aisle next to you
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in box office. Infra-red hearing enhancement system in place, for use with or without a hearing aid. Headphones or loop available to borrow. Some performances signed in BSL
  • Disabled toilets: Two RADAR toilets on ground and first floors
  • Parking: Disabled bays in Wheeler Street and Peas Hill. Or use Lion Yard
  • Other: Box office is in separate building, opposite Corn Exchange. Bar and cafe on ground floor, and St John’s bar on first floor. Half price discount for all disabled, blind, deaf patrons

Cambridge Leisure Park

  • Type: Large out-of-centre American-style entertainment complex, with many restaurants and bars and on-site hotel – see separate entries for Cineworld cinema, Junction and bowling alley
  • Address: Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
  • Tel: See individual entries
  • Website: www.cambridge-x.co.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes, to all areas
  • Visual Impairments: Bightly lit. Individual centres have own arrangements
  • Hearing Impairments: Individual centres have own arrangements
  • Disabled toilets: Yes, inside Cineworld cinema and Junction
  • Parking: 600 NCP parking spaces off Clifton Way (which is off Cherry Hinton Road). For disabled bays, follow P signs then carry on heading round to the left until you can see the leisure park in front of you
  • Other:

Cineworld cinema

  • Type: Brand new 9-screen cinema showing general release films
  • Address: Located inside Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
  • Tel: 01223 461 194 or 0871 220 8000
  • Website: www.cineworld.co.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Large lift to screens. Plenty of space for wheelchairs near front of each screen, and usually no need to book. Carer goes free
  • Visual Impairments: Huge screens. Some films audio-described
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop inside screens, but stress you are hearing impaired when booking so they can seat you correctly. Some films are subtitled. Reports that with your hearing aid on the film is actually far too loud for comfort
  • Disabled toilets: Yes
  • Parking: 600 NCP parking spaces off Clifton Way (which is off Cherry Hinton Road). For disabled bays, follow P signs then carry on heading round to the left until you can see the leisure park in front of you
  • Other:

Corpus Christi Playroom

  • Type: Small theatre
  • Address: St. Edward’s Passage, Cambridge
  • Tel: 01223 503 333
  • Website: http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/lifeatcorpus/playroom.htm
  • Wheelchair Access: No. Three steps to entrance, with no ramp. Tiny inside
  • Visual Impairments: Very small theatre. No special arrangements
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in auditorium. Small and easy to hear. No signed performances
  • Disabled toilets: No
  • Parking: Disabled bays on Peas Hill outside, and two more on Wheeler Street. Or use Lion Yard
  • Other:

The Junction

  • Type: Newly revamped theatre and nightclub, with music, dance, comedy and classes as well as live shows and children’s theatre
  • Address: Located inside Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
  • Tel: Booking: 01223 511 511. Admin: 01223 578 000
  • Website: www.junction.co.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes, to all of ground floor, and to first floor by lift. Ten wheelchair spaces in room 2, plus three reserved places. Level or stairlift access to stage for performers with disabilities
  • Visual Impairments: Seats in front row or aisle can be reserved. Staff can dog-sit, but please reserve in advance. Large print and audio tape information available on request
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in foyer. Infra-red hearing system in rooms 1, 2 and 4
  • Disabled toilets: RADAR toilet – staff have key
  • Parking: 600 NCP parking spaces off Clifton Way (which is off Cherry Hinton Road). For disabled bays, follow P signs then carry on heading round to the left until you can see the leisure park in front of you
  • Other: Carer goes free of charge to events where discounted tickets are available

The Maltings, Ely

  • Type: Multi-purpose cinema/theatre/workshop
  • Address: The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely
  • Tel: 01353 669022. 24 hour cinema information line: 01353 666 388
  • Website: www.adec.org.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Several wheelchair spaces at front of theatre. Wheelchair lift to upstairs meeting room
  • Visual Impairments: Well-lit
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop fitted
  • Disabled toilets: Yes
  • Parking: Free parking in Ship Lane car park, or two disabled spaces just outside the entrance
  • Other:

Mumford Theatre

  • Type: Medium sized theatre located within Anglia Ruskin University
  • Address: East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT. Inside Anglia Ruskin University. Accessed from either Broad Street or Bradmore Street, off East Road
  • Tel: Booking: 0845 196 2320. Admin: 01223 417 748
  • Website: www.apu.ac.uk/mumfordtheatre
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes. Use Bradmore Street entrance. Most seating is tiered, but five wheelchairs spaces in seats A12-16. Discounted entry
  • Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
  • Hearing Impairments: Induction loop in auditorium
  • Disabled toilets: RADAR toilet by theatre entrance
  • Parking: No. Call in advance to discuss possibility. Otherwise Queen Anne car park
  • Other:

Tenpin Bowling Alley

  • Type: 28-lane ten-pin bowling, plus 8 American pool tables, video games, a fully licensed bar and diner
  • Address: Located inside Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
  • Tel: 01223 414 242 or 0871 550 1010
  • Website: www.tenpin.co.uk
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Visual Impairments: Rather dimly lit. Barriers available for bowling lanes
  • Hearing Impairments: Very noisy and reportedly difficult for hearing aid users
  • Disabled toilets: Yes
  • Parking: 600 NCP parking spaces off Clifton Way (which is off Cherry Hinton Road). For disabled bays, follow P signs then carry on heading round to the left until you can see the leisure park in front of you
  • Other: