Accessibility

The Essex International Film Festival is committed to being a welcoming and accessible event for all attendees, filmmakers, and industry guests.

The Venue

EIFF 2027 takes place at Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG.

Getting There

By train: Chelmsford Station (Greater Anglia) is a 10-minute walk from the venue.

By bus: Chelmsford Bus Station is close by.

EIFF is easily accessible from London Liverpool Street (approx. 35 minutes by Greater Anglia) and from London Stansted Airport.

Step-Free & Wheelchair Access

The Studio is step-free accessible from street level. Rows A–C are accessible via a dedicated side auditorium route; rows D onward are on tiered seating. Ground floor bars are also fully step-free.

Please note: there is currently no lift access to the first-floor balcony — this does not affect the Studio space used by EIFF.

An accessible toilet and baby changing area are located in the main foyer. The nearest Changing Places toilet is in the city centre on Market Road.

Hearing Support

The theatre is equipped with a Sennheiser MobileConnect Wi-Fi assistive listening system for auditorium performances. Mobile listening devices can be collected from the Box Office where an induction hearing loop is available.

Access Scheme

Chelmsford Theatre operates a free Access Scheme. Members receive a complimentary ticket for an Essential Companion or Personal Assistant, and can reserve wheelchair spaces and accessible seating online. Contact the Box Office to register: 01245 606 505.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance and hearing dogs — including those in training — are welcome throughout the venue.