This month we have opened a state-of-the-art restroom facility for visitors with acute disabilities.

The Changing Places facility is a fully accessible space, that includes a height adjustable changing bench and sink, moveable hoist, changing screen, shower, accessible toilet and space for carers.

It will ensure visitors with accessibility requirements have the facilities they need to attend our packed programme of culture, leisure and learning.

The project has been supported by Haringey Council, and the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Span Trust and Chapman Charitable Trust. The facility is registered with Muscular Dystrophy UK. It builds on a range of accessible improvements made by the Ally Pally team over the last five years.

Jack Brooks, Head of Visitor Services at Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust: “We are dedicated to improving the Park and Palace so that they are accessible and provide a positive visitor experience for everybody. We have made huge strides in recent times through a range of upgrades, working with our visitors with accessible requirements to ensure we provide the services they require. The Changing Places facility will have a transformational impact, enabling us to host audiences that previously may not have considered visiting. We look forward to welcoming people here for the wide variety of events, activities, leisure and learning opportunities that we provide.”

The Changing Places facility was devised and installed by expert disability technology company Innova Care Concepts.

Innova Care Concepts Managing Director Tom Hulbert: “Our primary mission is to utilise the technology we have in order to make the UK a more equitable society with access for everyone. We are thrilled to be installing these new facilities at Alexandra Palace to make accessibility easier for all of their visitors.”

To find out more about access at Alexandra Palace contact the team via 020 8365 4343 access@alexandrapalace.com or visit our accessibility pages.