Litfest aims to make its festivals accessible to as wide an audience as possible. This page has information about access to venues commonly used by Litfest, as well as online access information.

There are accessibility features built into the Litfest website — you can find these by clicking on the red “person” symbol on the right-hand side of the page.

If you have enquiries about access, or specific accessibility needs for Litfest 2024 events, you can email [email protected] or phone our office at 01524 582394.

Our office is only staffed part-time, so please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

You can also contact any of our partner venues to find out about specific venues — details are given below.

Our online events platform, Crowdcast, does not currently have in-built closed captioning.

If you require closed captions, we recommend using Google Chrome as your browser and then activating Chrome’s Live Caption function:

1. At the top right, click More (…) then Settings.
2. At the bottom of the settings page, click Accessibility.
3. Turn on Live Caption.

The Storey is wheelchair-accessible and equipped with a hearing loop. Most of our events take place in the Auditorium, which is on the ground floor and has step-free access from the entrance on Castle Hill.

The Reading Room and the Music Room are on the first floor, accessible via a lift.

Full and detailed accessibility information can be found here. For access queries, contact 01524 582 226 or email [email protected]

Lancaster Arts has accessible routes of entry, but not all routes are accessible — please check the website or contact the venue directly for more information ([email protected] or calling 01524 594151.)

There is level access to the library, as well as a lift inside for easy access to all levels.

Full access information can be found here.

For access queries, call 0300 123 6703 or email: [email protected]

Litfest events are held in The Round, which is fully wheelchair accessible. There are facilities for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

The seats in The Round have backs but no arm-rests. If you have concerns about seating during an event please contact the Dukes directly using the details below.

Full information on accessibility at the Dukes can be found here.  For access queries, contact the Dukes on 01524 598514 or email [email protected].

The Margaret Fell Lecture Theatre is located on the Lancaster University campus. It is a fully wheelchair accessible venue.

Please contact the university directly for access queries.

The Faraday Lecture Theatre is located on the Lancaster University campus. It has ramped access and an accessible toilet.

For more information, please see here or contact the university directly for access queries.

The Gregson has access arrangements in place, but there are steps into the building. The Olive Bar is wheelchair accessible via lift. We recommend contacting the venue in advance to discuss access requirements.

More information on the Gregson website here.

We recommend contacting this venue directly to discuss access – their website can be found here.