Access Guide

Please note no tickets are required. These are free public events!

The event takes place in the public realm along Penarth Esplanade and Cliff Hill. This is hardstanding. A road closure is in place to allow access to the road.

The Esplanade presents a number of dropped kerbs and crossing points allowing access to pavements. Please be aware that there are a number of kerbs on site, and that the event is adjacent to the beach railings.

 

The event is largely open air, with a number of undercover marquees, which allow freedom of entrance and exit.

 

For awareness of noise, the event features a stage and PA with live entertainment and recorded music.

 

There is also a Fireworks display from Penarth Pier on Saturday 13th July at 10.15pm.

 

Getting there:

 

Train:

Nearest station is Penarth

 

Bus:

91, 92, 93 and 94 serve various central stops. Further information is available from Cardiff Bus: https://www.cardiffbus.com/summer-days-out-penarth-cardiff-bus

 

Nearest car park:

 

Off-site Cliff Top Car Park (Free) CF64 5BP

 

Passenger drop off areas for those with mobility issues are available at both ends of the site, and at the  Cliff Top Car Park (CF64 5BP)

Disabled drop off is demarcated and stewarded at the entrance to the Pier Pavillion.

Medical Support

 

First Aid care will be provided by event staff on site.

 

Additional Needs

 

The event site is within close proximity of the on street parking.

 

Suitable pathways are available between the event site and the pathway.

 

We have many highly visible stewards on site who are briefed to assist disabled audience members as required. All events staff are in communication, so please notify your nearest steward should you need assistance.

 

Toilets

 

The onsite toilets provide toilet facilities for disabled customers.

 

Existing public toilets will remain open during the duration of the event.

 

Toilet facilities include baby changing facilities.

 

Additional temporary toilets will be provided.

 

Water

 

There are many accessible and reasonably priced vendors on site. However, in line with Penarth’s Plastic Free status, no single use water bottles are sold on the event site.

 

Water is available free of charge for any audience member, including guide and other assistance dogs. Please notify your nearest steward who will direct you. Attendees are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles and use the water stations on site.

 

Viewing Areas / Access

 

The event is a free public, open air event on Penarth’s beachfront Esplanade. As such, there are many areas of public seating and easily accessible areas for viewing points.

 

However, stewards can happily facilitate access to disabled and pushchair viewing areas.

 

The event has unrestricted access and exit and is generally open air. Should any member of the public require a quiet area, stewards will be happy to assist. Attendees are reminded of the open spaces around the event site, which allow periods away from the stage, including the Pier, Cliff Walk green and Windsor Gardens above the Esplanade.

 

Lost Children

 

Please notify a steward immediately should you become separated from your child or believe that a child may be lost.

 

Lost Property

 

Lost property will be taken to the stage area and will be stored to the end of the event to be claimed by the audience. Any uncollected property will be returned to Penarth Town Council Offices where returns will be administered.

 

Alcohol Consumption

 

A notice will be displayed at the entrance area informing the public that any disorderly behaviour will result in a request to leave the site by event staff. Any further disorderly behaviour will result in the Police being called.

 

Stewards will provide a point of disposal for drinks along the exit route.

 

Recycling & Waste

 

Recycling and waste removal are provided. The event is committed to sustainability and supports Penarth’s Plastic Free status. Where possible, the event seeks to minimise all waste and where appropriate promote recycling and biodegradable consumables.

 

Biodegradable glassware and containers are provided.

 

 

Emergency Contacts

 

You can inform a steward of any issue, including first aid enquiries. They will be happy to assist.

 

HOSPITAL: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW (5 miles away) 24-hours

 

POLICE: Cardiff Bay Police Station

Call 101 for non-emergency

Or 999 in emergency