Venues in Kent are very aware that accessibility is vital to bookers and delegates. They have therefore self assessed their own venues according to the guidelines of the National Accessible Scheme (NAS).

If you have particular mobility, visual or hearing needs look out for our National Accessible Scheme (NAS). A list of the NAS logos and explanations are shown below, they correspond to the information given in the information on the venue pages.

Assessed properties will have facilities such as handrails, ramps, level-access showers, hearing loops and colour contrast.

Mobility 1: Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Mobility 2: Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Mobility 3: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from a wheelchair in a seated position.

Mobility 4: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. They also require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (e.g. carer/hoist).

Visual 1: Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.

Visual 2: Typically provides a higher level of service and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.

Hearing 1: Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.

Hearing 2: Typically provides a higher level of service and additional facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.