At the National Hamfest, we are a very disabled friendly event, trying to give priority to our disabled visitors.
Disabled Parking for those with a VALID disabled car badge is available within an area within the main car park, close to the main entrance, with a wheelchair friendly level surface ( subject to weather conditions) We ensure wide aisles within the George Stephenson Hall to ensure easy access to the stands. It is not possible to allow vehicles within the main area of the rally without escort, due to safety considerations.
Due to the number of visitors to the event is may be necessary to relocate some latecomers to an alternative part of the car park. It is not, unfortunately, possible to guarantee a space in the reserved disabled section especially later in the morning on Friday when the Rally is very busy. Every effort will, however, be made to provide assistance should it be necessary. Please make yourself known to one of the marshals wearing yellow or red tabards if in difficulty.
Q. Is there disabled accessibility at the National Hamfest?
A. Yes – the site is flat and mainly laid to tarmac.
Q. Are wheelchairs available free or for hire ?
A. We are sorry but we have been unable to secure the services of a wheelchair rental Company. There are no wheelchairs available for loan at the event. If you require assistance then marshals will be pleased to help. The onsite First Aid charity may be able to help in an emergency.
Q. Is there parking reserved for disabled visitors? ?
A. Disabled Parking is provided for vehicles with a valid disabled badge only. It is located near the Blue Entry Gate in the main Car Park of the event. To secure a space in this area of the car park it is advised to arrive early in the day as it is not possible to guarantee space will be available later in the day.
Vehicles parked in the section reserved for disabled visitors not displaying a valid badge may be clamped and may incur a release charge.
Q. Is the Event Wheelchair Friendly?
A. Yes there are no steps, everything is on one level and there are wide aisles in the hall for wheelchairs. There is no entry charge for Carers accompanying wheelchair users.
Q. Are there disabled toilets?
A. Yes, there are disabled toilets in the outside toilet block and inside the George Stevenson Hall.
Q. Are there reductions for the Disabled and OAPs?
A. Sorry there are no discounted prices for OAPs. At the Organisers discretion disabled visitors with significant impairments may be admitted free together with a carer if needed
There are lots of friendly National Hamfest staff around the event all day and if you have a problem, just contact them and they will be pleased to help you.
First aid is available immediately outside the main hall.