Disabled traveller information

Park and Ride

We recommend that you use our Lumiere Park and Ride. All our buses have accessible facilities and our sites at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands have accessible toilet facilities. Disabled bus pass holders can travel for free.

Bus services

There are extra bus services from a variety of locations throughout the Festival. All bus services have low floor, step-free entry and can carry one wheelchair user. Concessionary passes can be used on all services.

Parking in Durham

Much of the on street parking is suspended in the city centre. However if you're a Blue Badge holder you can use any available on street pay and display bays free of charge and without time limit when you display your Blue Badge. More information can be found on our road, parking and footpath closures page.

Privately operated car parks

Please check with the private operators, below, for details of their disabled facilities and car park charges.

• Prince Bishops (Privately operated) - see Prince Bishops car park for more information
• Walkergate (Privately operated) - see Walkergate Durham for more information