BAFTA is an arts charity that is open and welcoming to everyone. This means that we want every visit to BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to be as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Our building has been designed with accessibility in mind, and we ensure all staff have the latest training and resources to ensure that the needs of our visitors can be accommodated wherever possible.

For us, access is about more than the design and functionality of our spaces. We want to ensure that we programme activity and develop relationships with our clients, including considering those with invisible disabilities and those who are neurodiverse.

We also believe in providing accessibility information that is readily available to all visitors, and aim to adopt a proactive rather than reactive approach to meeting visitors’ requirements.

Accessibility information will be updated on our website – we also ask that all clients share this information among attendees to their events and to think about how they can ensure their events are both inclusive and accessible to all.

If you have any thoughts or specific considerations then please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs.

Attending a BAFTA event

  • If you are attending a BAFTA event at 195 Piccadilly and have access requirements, then please email [email protected] with as much notice as possible to discuss these with us.
  • If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone to discuss access requirements, please call our dedicated reception team on 020 7734 0022.
  • If you are a wheelchair user then please email [email protected] to book your space alongside any accompanying guest(s), with as much notice as possible. Wheelchair spaces are available in the front row or the back row of the Princess Anne Theatre depending on preference and availability. Wheelchair spaces are available in the front row of the Run Run Shaw Theatre also depending on availability.
  • If you require BSL translation, please email [email protected] to request this with as much notice as possible.
  • If you are visually impaired and require seats in the front row of either theatre, please email [email protected] to book your space alongside any accompanying guest(s), with as much notice as possible.
  • If you require additional leg room, please email [email protected] to book a space in the front or back row, where additional leg room is available.
  • Accompanying assistants, carers or companions can attend free of charge. Please email [email protected] ahead of the event to book this complimentary ticket.

If you are attending a private hire event at 195 Piccadilly, please speak to your main contact for the event and they will assist you.

Getting here

  • Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. The distance is 0.3 miles to the 195 Piccadilly entrance. The accessible entrance from Green Park is from the park located at the rear of the station.

    Piccadilly Circus Station is served by both the Piccadilly and Bakerloo Line Services. Leicester Square Station is served by both the Piccadilly and Northern Line Services. Both of these stations are accessed by steps only.

  • London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms. The distance is 0.7 miles to the 195 Piccadilly entrance. Station staff are available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.

  • There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James’s Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket.

    All London buses have ramp access as well as dedicated spaces for wheelchair users.

  • The Cavendish London Public Car Park – the distance is 0.1 miles to the 195 Piccadilly entrance.

    JustPark Car Park offers multiple parking spaces which can be reserved within 0.5 miles of the 195 Piccadilly entrance. Postcode of the venue if W1J 9LN.

  • The nearest spaces to the venue are as follows:

    • Jermyn Street: near Crockett & Jones, 1 space (0.05 miles from venue).
    • Sackville Street: near corner of Piccadilly, 2 spaces (0.06 miles from venue).
    • Saint James’s Square: 2 spaces on street and 1 space on square (0.08 miles from venue).
    • Jermyn Street: near Tesco, 1 space (0.09 miles from venue)

Overview of the building

  • Ground Floor

    Reception

  • First Floor

    Ray Dolby Room

  • Second Floor

    Creative and Future Galleries, Princess Anne Theatre (Front Seating)

  • Third Floor

    Run Run Shaw Theatre, Kenworthy Room, Princess Anne Theatre (Rear Seating), Reuben Gallery<br />

  • Fourth Floor

    Richard Attenborough Rooms, David Lean Boardroom

  • Fifth Floor

    Terrace

Take a tour

If you want to familiarise yourself with the building before your visit take our virtual tour.
Virtual Tour

Entrance Number of items shown:(1)

The main entrance to the venue is located on 195 Piccadilly. It is a fully automatic double door set. The surface of the entrance mat is level with the surface of the adjacent floor finish and will not impede the movement of wheelchairs.

A set of two large doors opening to show a white corridor and a large BAFTA welcome mat.
The BAFTA entrance

Ground Floor Number of items shown:(3)

Reception is located on the left. The ground floor is level and step free and contains both the main entrance and reception. The entrance consists of a 1600mm clear opening width glazed double door set. The double door set is fully automatic and provide step free access to the building. The reception desk consists of an 800mm high counter, which is designed for both approach and use by wheelchair users from both sides.
Reception
Lifts
A well lit long entrance corridor with a bank of two lifts on the left hand side and a colourful glass mural on the right hand side. A person is visible at the back of the corridor going up some stairs.
Corridor to the stairs

Stairs to the First Floor Number of items shown:(2)

Step measurement 16.5 cm high – 29.5 cm deep – 160 cm wide.

12 marble steps next to a lift with a handrail on the eft.
12 Steps
13 marble steps leading up to a window.
13 Steps

First Floor Route to Ray Dolby Number of items shown:(2)

The first floor is level and step free and contains the lobby entrance to event spaces, the Ray Dolby Room event space and toilet facilities.

Left at top of the stairs and pass the resting benches
Left down the corridor past the lift

First Floor Ray Dolby Room Number of items shown:(2)

The Ray Dolby Room is open plan. Waiter service is available. The toilet facilities consist of separate male and female facilities. A separate gender-neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom is available. All toilet facilities are within 40m travel distance and are approached by an 1800mm wide corridor.
The entrance to the Ray Dolby Room
Accessible toilets

Stairs to the second floor Number of items shown:(2)

Steps 16.5 cm high – 29.5 cm deep – 160 cm wide.
12 Steps
13 Steps

Second Floor route to Spaces Number of items shown:(3)

The second floor is level and step free and contains the lower level of the Princess Anne theatre, Creative and Future Galleries, management offices and toilet facilities.
Left at the top of the stairs
Left down the corridor
Entry on the right

Second Floor access to Princess Anne Theatre Number of items shown:(2)

The Princess Anne theatre contains a platform lift to provide wheelchair access to the stage. The front row of lower level has 15 removable chairs to allow flexibility of spaces for wheelchair users, (width 177cm).

Two sets of large wooden doors with gold handles. Through the ajar doors stairs up to a stage are visible.
Second floor landing
Double doors open to create access to the Princess Anne Theatre.
The platform lift in the Princess Anne Theatre

Second Floor Creative and Futures Galleries Number of items shown:(2)

The Creative and Future Galleries are open plan and capable of being subdivided into four separate smaller spaces. Waiter service is available. The toilet facilities consist of separate male and female facilities, which include an ambulant disabled cubicle. A separate gender-neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom is available. All toilet facilities are within 40m travel distance and are approached by a 1200mm wide corridor.

A large open plan room with parquet flooring and a large glass drop chandelier.
An open plan space that can also be subdivided.
Resting benches around main area to allow seating even on standing events in the Creative and Future Galleries.

Stairs to the Third Floor Number of items shown:(2)

Steps 16.5 cm high – 29.5 cm deep – 160 cm wide
7 Steps
12 Steps

Third Floor route to Spaces Number of items shown:(3)

The third floor is level and step free and contains the upper level of the Princess Anne Theatre, the Run Run Shaw Theatre, the Kenworthy Room, the Reuben Gallery and toilet facilities.

A marble floored corridor with black and white photos on the wall.
Left at the top of the stairs
A marble floored corridor with black and white photos on the wall and left doors on the left-hand side.
Left past the lifts
Right to find the main access door

Third Floor route to accessible space in Princess Anne Theatre Number of items shown:(8)

The upper level of the Princess Anne Theatre has a dedicated wheelchair accessible space. This space is designed to the recommendations set out in Approved Document Part M and BS 8300.
Left from the lifts
Take a right
Straight ahead
Left then small right turn
Left turn
Left turn
Turn left to accessible space
Space to manoeuvre

Third Floor route to accessible space in Run Run Shaw Theatre Number of items shown:(3)

The Run Run Shaw cinema has tiered seating which are only accessible by steps. An empty section on the front row can accommodate two wheelchairs.

Left from the lift
Right down the corridor
First door on the right

Third Floor Reuben Gallery Number of items shown:(1)

The Reuben Gallery is open plan. Waiter service is available. The toilet facilities consist of three gender-neutral cubicles and a gender-neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom. All toilet facilities are within 40m travel distance and are approached by a 1200mm wide corridor.

A dark marble bar in front of three backlit alcoves filled with glassware. On top of the bar are several wine and champagne glasses, buckets of champagne and a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase.
The Reuben Gallery is an open plan space

Stairs to the Fourth Floor Number of items shown:(3)

Steps 16.5 cm high – 29.5 cm deep – 160 cm wide
8 steps
13 steps
8 steps

Fourth Floor route to Richard Attenborough Rooms Number of items shown:(3)

The fourth floor is level and step free and contains the Richard Attenborough Rooms. This area consists of our BAFTA members space including coffee lounge, bar and dining area. The David Lean Board Room, toilet facilities and stairs to access the fifth floor terrace are also present on this floor.
The entrance to the Richard Attenborough Rooms
The corridor on the Fourth Floor that leads to the bathrooms
The door to the Roof Terrace

Fourth Floor Richard Attenborough Rooms & Roof Terrace Number of items shown:(3)

The Richard Attenborough Rooms are open plan. Waiter service is available. The toilet facilities consist of separate male and female facilities. Each include an ambulant disabled cubicle. A separate gender-neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom is available. All toilet facilities are within 40m travel distance.
The Richard Attenborough Rooms are open plan
There are 16 steps to the Roof Terrace, the steps are 15 cm high – 11cm deep – 60 cm wide. From step 7 there is an extra 17 cm in width.
The roof terrace can be used by for events on request. It would be strictly controlled and monitored.
The stair lift is available for wheelchair users during an event. This lift will only be used with staff assistance bookable on reception via [email protected] 020 7734 0022.

Information about the spaces

Doors

  • Automatic doors to the main entrance open outwards
  • Hold backs on all doors or low weight where the doors open outwards
  • All accessible bathroom doors open by hand outwards

All floors

  • Flush threshold between rooms
  • Levelled and smooth flooring with no steps, ramps or bumps
  • Extra wide corridors (first floor: 1800mm wide / second floor: 1200mm wide / third floor: 1200mm wide / fourth floor: 1200mm adjoining from lift and 1800mm adjoining from Richard Attenborough Room )
  • Flexible furniture and equipment throughout allowing for different layouts to suit different needs

Hand rails

  • Each flight of stairs has a wooden hand rail on your right going up / on you left going down and a metal hand rail on your left going up / on your right going down

 

Bathrooms

  • Accessible bathrooms on all floors from first to fourth
  • Gender neutral bathrooms are located on the third floor
  • A gender neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom on all floors from first to fourth floor

Hearing assistance

Induction loop system installed in the following spaces:

  • Reception desk
  • First floor bar located in Ray Dolby Room
  • Princess Anne Theatre
  • Second floor bar located in Creative and Future Galleries
  • Run Run Shaw Theatre
  • Kenworthy Room
  • Reuben Gallery Bar
  • Richard Attenborough Rooms
  • David Lean Boardroom

Radio Frequency system in place for the below spaces:

  • Ray Dolby Room
  • Creative and Future Galleries
  • Reuben Gallery

Four individual receivers are available and can be booked in advance for events depending on availability via [email protected] 020 7734 0022.

  • Dolby Fidelio system is installed in both the Princess Anne Theatre and the Run Run Shaw Theatre which provides hearing assistance via headsets as well as Audio Description if this has been incorporated as a track onto the digital film files

Theatres

  • Low level emergency lighting strips on stairs
  • Princess Anne Theatre front row (totalling 15 seats) are all individually removable by the in-house team allowing flexibility of spaces for wheelchair spaces as well as 2 additional spaces located on the left corner of the back row
  • Run Run Shaw Theatre has one permanent space on the front row

Lighting

  • Second floor chandelier has 84 points of lights which are individually controllable so can be static or dynamic and can be a sensory experience
  • All lighting around the building is dimmable and has programmable scenes, therefore high contrast issues can be avoided and we can control the balance to accommodate people with sensory and visual requirements
  • Lighting with high colour rendition index (CRI) which shows an accurate representation of colours

Sound

  • The ambient audio system can be controlled centrally and individually and EQ’s can be used to optimise the listening experience
  • Areas can be isolated to remain silent

Signage

  • All signs are concise, clear and consistent and symbols are used alongside or instead of text
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