Please find below information on access at Festival of Thrift. 

INFO POINT 

The Info Point located in John Whitehead Park is a good point to connect with our friendly staff around any access needs and questions.  

BSL INTERPRETED EVENTS 

Saturday 

John Whitehead Park 

Rise Up at 11.30am 

Like a Tree at 12.30pm 

World Kiosk at 3.30-4.30pm 

Town Centre 

Community Catwalk at 2pm 

Best In Show at 2.15pm 

Sunday 

John Whitehead Park 

World Kiosk at 11.15am – 12.15pm 

Like A Tree at 2.30pm 

Rise Up at 3.30pm 

Town Centre 

IRL Vinted at 12.45pm 

NON-VERBAL SHOWS: 

Saturday 

John Whitehead Park 

BAMBOO at 1pm & 4pm. 

Early Weaves at 12pm & 3pm. 

Right To Play, all day. 

Town Centre 

Pan~// Catwalk at 12pm & 3pm. 

Life Is Short. Buy That Dress.at 1.30pm & 3.45pm. 

Sunday 

John Whitehead Park 

BAMBOO at 1pm & 4pm. 

Early Weaves at 12pm & 3pm. 

Right To Play  all day. 

Town Centre 

Pan~// Catwalk (Town Centre) at 12pm & 2.45pm. 

Life Is Short. Buy That Dress. at 1.30pm & 3.30pm 

AUDIO DESCRIBED SHOW 

Saturday 

John Whitehead Park 

World Kiosk, all day. 

LIFE BOAT, all day. 

Hydropunk, all day. 

Sunday 

John Whitehead Park 

World Kiosk, all day. 

LIFE BOAT, all day. 

Hydropunk, all day. 

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AT SHOWS 

Performance areas include an area reserved for accessible viewing, a space for mobility aids (including wheelchairs) and seats. 

BLUE BADGE PARKING 

Designated Festival blue badge parking is located within Billingham Town Centre Car Park, behind The Forum and in front of B&M. There will be signage on site to direct drivers, access is via Moreland Avenue.  

CHANGING PLACES TOILET 

There is a Changing Places Toilet at Tesco Billingham Superstore, Leeholme Rd, TS23 3TA. 

Saturday, open all day from 6:00 & Sunday 10.00-16.00 

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS 

Accessible toilets can be found in the town centre library, public toilets just along from Boyes department stall, Costa Coffee, Café in the Park & accessible portaloo unit in John Whitehead Park. 

BABY CHANGE FACILITIES 

Baby change facilities are in the Billingham Library & the Café in the Park in John Whitehead Park. 

EAR DEFENDERS 

You can borrow Ear Defenders at the Info Point in John Whitehead Park. 

CALM SPACE 

There are some activities that offer a quieter space or activity: 

John Whitehead Park: 

World Kiosk, all day. 

LIFE BOAT, all day. 

The Hide, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm 

Town Centre: 

Makers Nook at Billingham Library 

The festival activity will mainly occupy the John Whitehead Park area bordering Finchale Avenue. If you are looking for a calmer space, the side of the park bordering Melrose Avenue should be quieter.