Creative Balance Wellbeing Festival: Access INFORMATION

Sunday 13 September 2026 at Civic House, Glasgow

Please note: This access guide is evolving and subject to change as we finalise arrangements.

About the Venue

Civic House is a cultural and event space in Glasgow. The festival takes place across the ground floor, with access to outdoor spaces.

Getting There

Address: Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH

Opening: 10:30am

Communication Access

BSL interpreters will be available for multiple spaces throughout the day.

Entrance and Pathways

Main entrance: Level access via the main doors. The entrance has LED lighting throughout.

Entrance hallway: Uneven paving and lower light levels. Additional lighting is being assessed.

Outdoor pathways: The green space has some bumpy and uneven surfaces. The courtyard has non-slip decking.

Main Entrance Ramp

Ground floor: There is a step-free ramp access located in the garage. This provides step-free access to the ground floor.

The ramp is not an unassisted means of entering Civic House. This means that people needing to use the ramp will require assistance; for example a person using a manual wheelchair may need support.

The ramp is made of high grade, waterproof wood and represents an investment. Because the ramp is a significant investment made of high-grade, waterproof wood, please exercise care and attention when loading in and out.

Lighting and Climate Control

Lighting: LED throughout the building (warm white, 2700K). Emergency lighting with battery backup in all areas.

Heating: Ground floor: air source heat pumps with local controls. First floor: gas central heating with adjustable thermostats.

Ventilation: MVHR system across the building with F7 anti-allergen filters. Tilt-and-turn windows throughout for manual ventilation.

Note: Exploring additional heating solutions for the small project space.

Fire Safety and Evacuation

Platform lift: Battery backup continues operation during fire alarm. Serviced annually with full LOLER certification.

Evacuation chair: Available on site.

Emergency lighting: Functional in all areas.

Toilets and Facilities

Accessible toilet: Larger toilet with smooth floor, manual door with handrails, and space for manoeuvre.

Gender-neutral toilet: Available (smaller turning space).

Air freshening: Natural air freshening products used (95% naturally derived ingredients, free from dyes and propellants, recyclable bottles).

Changing Places facilities: Being explored as an option.

Workshop Spaces

Venue Space (main): Large, bright, flexible space. Carpets fixed to floor with safe, temporary adhesive for wheelchair safety.

Project Space: Bright during daytime, conference-style layout. Not soundproofed.

Container Courtyard: Dance and movement workshop space with non-slip decking. Weather covering available.

Canteen: Bright and airy during daytime. Double doors kept open with door stoppers throughout the day.

Quiet and Accessible Workspace

A dedicated quiet and accessible space is available during the festival for break-out time or to manage access support needs.

Access Guide last updated July 2026. This document is subject to change.