We have a dedicated accessible entrance, located next to our main entrance. Please follow signs to the main entrance, where the Pride Team will be able to assist you. This is open for young children (under 10) with maximum of two responsible adults. This is also available for wheelchair users, mobility users, and those with invisible accessibility requirements, accompanied by up to one additional person.

We cannot ask or assume accessibility requirements as we understand that this differs from person-to-person, and so we strongly encourage you bring a photo, screenshot, or print-out of documentation produced by professionals, such as (but not limited to) — Disability Living Allowance (DLA) award letter — Attendance Allowance (AA) award letter — Blind Persons Registration — Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — Armed Forces Independence Payment — Blue Badge (both sides) — Access Card (with queuing symbol) — or a medical letter from your doctor or consultant explaining that you require extra assistance.

If you have mobility access requirements that prevent you accessing the main accessibility entrance (i.e. wide wheelchairs), please speak to security; in these circumstances, we can permit a limited number of people via the main exit (Watling Street at the zebra crossing).

Please note that the event organisers have the right to refuse access or additional help at their discretion.

Please visit our what to bring page to access our medication policy.

This space has been created to give you a break from the bustle of the main event. A safe space where you can relax a bit more and escape the crowds. This can be found in the family area of the Dane John Gardens. Here, and nearby, you can find a range of different support organisations, charities and individuals who may be able to help you, whatever your needs. Whether you’re coming to terms with the prospect of coming out, or have been in the sun a bit too long, this space is for you to rest and recuperate.

In this area, we also have two blackout sensory tents available that have space for one person at a time.

It’s important to note that while this space has been created for you, there will still be background noise from people and the different stages.

We have a range of larger wheelchair accessible toilets throughout the site, available in the same location as all other toilet blocks. There may be a queue for toilets and this can be unavoidable for a large event, but please speak to one of the Pride Team on-site if you need assistance.

Our central information point, Pride HQ, is available to help with any other questions or concerns you may have on-the-day. If you have any specific concerns or questions prior to attending Pride Canterbury, please contact us in advance and we will be happy to help.

All assistance dogs are permitted on-site — from guide dogs, to medical alert dogs, to autism dogs, to hearing dogs, etc. If your assistance dog is not clearly marked, then please refer to our What to Bring page for more information.

Our Second Stage (Community Stage) is a family friendly environment and is a great place to chill out and relax! Outside of the Dane John Gardens, we’re also putting on some fabulous acts on the Whitefriars Stage! There will be lots of people around, but these are quieter areas to enjoy the performances Pride Canterbury has to offer.

A taxi and/or drop-offs area is available at Canterbury East Train Station. You can access this over the bridge from the City Wall, where you will also find the queue for the main entrance. Stewards will be available on the City Wall to help.

The parade is one of the key highlights of the event and is synonymous with the history of Pride. It will be busy, but the quietest place to enjoy the parade is near the bottom of the High Street (towards Westgate Towers, the The Pound, or the Sidney Cooper Gallery).

Loud sounds and bright lights may be present in areas of Pride Canterbury. There are areas of the site that are quieter than others – please ask staff if you need assistance.