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Accessibility at Convention

Disabled Parking

Disabled Parking will be available on the Rawnsley site, on a first-come first served basis for Blue Badge holders only.

Moving Around Site

The Convention site is accessed by paved footpaths. These are accessible friendly.

The Pencil Factory has a cargo lift as well as a smaller lift.

Quieter Areas on site

During main meetings, the relay venues in Base Camp and The Mixing shed (in the Pencil Factory) offer a quieter space for those looking for a less crowded venue.

Keswick Methodist Church is a quieter relay venue for all Bible Readings and Evening Celebrations throughout the week. The church is a 15-minute walk from the Convention site and is wheelchair accessible as well as serving light refreshments.

The outdoor space in the centre of the Convention site provides green space with benches and shelter.

Wheelchair Accessibility

There is allocated seating inside the main tent towards the stage where there is also a BSL Interpreter. There is also allocated seating at the back of the Main Tent. Stewards will be able to help you locate these areas on arrival.

The Relay venues in the Packing Hall and at Keswick Methodist Church are also wheelchair-user-friendly.

Loop Systems

A loop system operates in the three main venues and at the majority of the seminar venues.

In the main venue, those wishing to benefit from the provision of BSL Interpreters can sit in the designated area in front of the platform.

Please ask a steward on arrival if you require guidance towards this seating area.

BSL Interpreters, Large Print and Braille

The Morning Bible Reading and Evening Celebrations will be signed by a BSL Interpreter (available weeks 1 and week 3)

In the main venue, those wishing to benefit from the provision of BSL Interpreter can sit in the designated area in front of the platform.

Large Print and Braille versions of the Convention programme and Main Tent session content is available. Please ask a member of the Welcome Team or Convention Reception for a copy.

Please ask a Welcome Team member on arrival if you require guidance towards this seating area.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are located through the Pencil Factory reception.

There are also two wheelchair/low mobility accessible toilets within Base Camp.

A number of stoma-friendly toilets are located in both the Pencil Factory and Base Camp.

Wheelchair and Scooter Hire

To find out more about wheelchair and scooter hire in the Lake District, use the below button.

Accessible Keswick

We want you to be able to make the most of your time visiting Keswick town. Visit the Visit Keswick website to explore their guide to local attractions and venues with accessibility for all.

Find out more about accessibility around Keswick on the Keswick Tourism Association website

Assistance Dogs

We do not allow animals on to the Keswick Convention sites and in meeting venues except for guide, hearing, or registered assistance dogs, including those in training. Our security team have a responsibility to check this on entry. Please bring the dog’s ‘Assistance Dog’s (UK)’ identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) with you.

Due to health and safety reasons, we do not allow emotional support animals on the Convention site.

For dog owners wishing to watch a relay of the Main Tent sessions, Keswick Methodist Church will be live-streaming Bible Readings and Evening Celebrations throughout the Convention weeks. This venue is dog-friendly for all sessions except for Sunday morning church services.

Count Everyone In - Week 1 only

Many people with learning disabilities encounter God for the first time at Keswick Convention and others grow in their faith and understanding.

The Count Everyone In programme runs in Week 1 of the Convention and comprises morning celebrations Monday to Friday and a Tuesday afternoon workshop.