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    Our show venues

    All of our show venues are wheelchair accessible. Lighting is by daylight supplemented with fluorescent strip-lighting.

    Light meals and refreshments are available to purchase at all of our shows.

    Venue Type of venue Parking and area Parking cost Public transport info Wheelchair accessible
    Preston,
    PR2 8PD
    Church hall Limited parking availability on Higher Bank Road directly outside the hall (one-way street). Main parking on surrounding side roads, which are very narrow. Residential area. Free

    Preston rail station: 2 miles

    Local bus stop:
    5 minute walk

    Yes, from side door

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    Newcastle, NE12 8YY

    Church hall Parking available through the gateway just past the church, signposted Percy Hedley School. Fairly steep tarmac path from car park to church hall. Free

    Newcastle rail station: 5 miles

    Benton metro:
    5 minute walk

    Yes (fairly steep tarmac path)

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    Carlisle,
    CA3 9TW

    Church hall Car parking available directly outside the hall. Residential area. Free Carlisle rail station: 2.2 miles

    Local bus stop:
    5 minute walk
    Yes

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