Accessibility

View of the front of Rhodes House in daylight

Rhodes House is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to all guests. To make our events fully accessible, our function rooms have flat floors, lift access, and assistive technology throughout the building.

Access guide

We are proud to partner with Sociability, a disabled-led technology company, to provide accessibility information for Rhodes House.

We understand that everyone's accessibility needs are different and by offering detailed, up-to-date accessibility information, Sociability empowers delegates and guests to navigate in and around the House with confidence and peace of mind.

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Access details

The main doors to Rhodes House have ramp access with an automatic opening system and push-pad control for ease of entry. All function rooms on the ground floor are step-free and the gardens are accessible via both lifts and ramps. Lifts are also available for convenient access to the upper and lower levels of the building.

A stage ramp can be provided for the Conference Hall and McCall MacBain Hall to ensure inclusive access to presentation areas.

Signage ensures ease of movement through Rhodes House, including braille signage where appropriate. Please note only guide dogs and therapy dogs are allowed at Rhodes House.

Our friendly team are always happy to help and there is a member of staff available to assist at Reception.

Facilities

The Conference Hall and Garden Pavilion are equipped with in-room microphones, with a signal that can be transmitted to either receiver neck-loops or hearing assistance apps. This allows guests to use their preferred accessibility software such as zoomed text, augmented audio, or live transcription. For those who use in-ear induction technology, portable induction loops are freely available for use anywhere in the building.

Guests and delegates attending events at Rhodes House have use of fully accessible toilets on both the ground floor and lower level.

Our recent building project created three fully wheelchair-accessible bedrooms for residential guests. These rooms are beautifully appointed, with a larger bedroom area and ensuite wet room, and include all of the physical and technical aids to ensure that guests feel safe and secure for the duration of their stay at Rhodes House.