Access Information
This information is relevant for 2007.
The dates for this year's Festival are 9 - 25 August 2008.
The following facilities are available at the Book Festival for visitors with access requirements:
- A ramped entrance leading to a wheelchair accessible site (we have
a wheelchair on site you can hire for free if you require one).
Sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew WS
- A selection of British Sign Language interpreted events
Sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew WS
- Infrared sound transmission systems in all of our theatres to assist people with auditory impairments
- 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 Tel: 0845 373 5888
- Email boxoffice@edbookfest.co.uk
The Box Office is open 9.30am - 5.30pm Mon to Sats from 19 June.
During the Festival (11 - 27 August) it is open 7 days a week from 9.30am - 8.30pm.
Artlink's Access Service offers support to disabled visitors to Edinburgh to attend Book Festival and other arts events with a volunteer companion. For further information please contact Artlink on 0131 229 3555 or email info@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
Our programme of events is available in large print, braille (limited copies available) and audio CD (Daisy format) from the end of June. Please call 0131 718 5666 to request a copy.
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