The River of Light Trail October 2021 aims to be an inclusive, diverse and accessible event for Liverpool.
We will ensure everyone feels welcomed, encouraged, inspired, and can take pride in this event in Liverpool.
We commit to making sure that every individual has an equal opportunity to enjoy our event.
We understand that each individual is unique, and we recognise our individual differences.
Word and PDF versions of this page are available on the links below or can be requested via email from [email protected]
If you have any questions about access and facilities, please email [email protected] or call 0151 233 2008.
TOILETS AND CHANGING
- Public toilets are at the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE
- Wheelchair accessible public toilets are at the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE
- Baby changing facilities are at the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE
- Adult Change Facilities at Liverpool ONE with an electrical hoist and sensory aids Disabled Parking, Toilets & Wheelchair Access – Liverpool ONE (liverpool-one.com)
SEATING
- Public benches and seats are available around the River of Light route. There are also many cafes and restaurants along the route for breaks and refreshments.
RIVER OF LIGHT EVENT SITE
- The event site is across the Liverpool waterfront and city centre retail and business districts. There are parts where the route is fully pedestrianised with dropped curbs and elevators, but some installations are on cobbles or gravel due to the heritage of the locations.
- At times the ground may be uneven, especially in bad weather conditions or when it becomes slippy.
- The route is approximately 2km long.
- There is no entrance or exit, start or finish to the route. Please take your time to enjoy the installations and return another time should you need to.
TRAVEL AND PARKING
People attending the River of Light event can do so in a variety of ways.
PARKING
- Blue Badge Parking sites at Brunswick Street, Water Street, Chapel Street and St Nicholas Place. Visit Blue Badge spaces – Liverpool City Council
- Nearest car parks are Q-Park Liverpool One, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, NCP Liverpool Capital Car Park, Liverpool Waterfront Car Park. Additional City Council car parks can be found here Council car parks – Liverpool City Council
TRAVEL
- Nearest bus stops at Liverpool ONE Bus Station, The Strand, Dale Street, Water Street, and James Street – please visit the Merseytravel website for further details on public transport.
- Nearest train stations at James Street Station and Moorfields Station
- Voi scooters are available Voi Liverpool Guide – Explore Liverpool on a Voi scooter (voiscooters.com)
- City Bikes are available Citybike goes electric – citybike (citybikeliverpool.co.uk)
- For further details of the bus or rail timetables, call Traveline on 0151 236 7676
SPECIAL EFFECTS
- Flicker, laser, strobe lights and other lighting effects may be used on the installations. Please read our guide to information on potential triggers.
- Neuro Diverse / Sensory descriptions are available here
- A quieter route which avoids the sometimes congested bridge is from Museum of Liverpool to the Albert Dock is via Mann Island onto The Strand.
FIRST AID
- During event times, this is a First Aider on site. Should you need assistance please go to a member of staff to make contact.
FOOD AND DRINK
- Food and drinks are available to buy at Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE, Castle Street and surrounding areas.
EASY READ
Further information that may help with your attendance:
We always advise customers to consider the weather on the day of the festival. If it is raining or windy, there are limited spaces of shelter at some of the installations. The trail is on for 17 days so you have time to visit on several occasions.
Comfortable footwear, and warm and waterproof clothing!
If you have any questions, or are unsure of updates to the event – please find us on the Culture Liverpool social media channels (links at the top right corner of this page) and we can help with last minute updates.
