Arriving by train
Wrexham General train station is an accessible station with a lift to all platforms excpt for platform 1, which is located next to the station’s main entrance.
It’s one of the main stations between north and south Wales, and it also links to the north Wales Main Line via the Wrecsam to Bidston service. Trains will run regularly throughout the day and late into the evening.
Go to https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/ for more information on train services. You can also use Traveline Cymru, https://www.traveline.cymru/ to plan your journey.
Support for disabled visitors travelling by train
Transport for Wales offers several types of assistance to help visitors who want to use the train from any part of Wales. The Passenger Assist service is available to passengers who require additional assistance. Click here for more information and to book travel assistance.
Travelling to Wrecsam by bus
Wrecsam has a wide network of public buses running throughout the day and evening.
More information on local bus services available here, https://www.cymraeg.traveline.cymru, and you can plan your journey here.
Arriva (which is responsible for a large part of the bus network in the Wrecsam area) has information for visitors with additional needs travelling on their bus services on their website. Click here for more information (English link only).
TrawsCymru service T3 will also serve the Maes every 2 hours from Wrecsam Bus Station. The T3 service opens up direct access to the Maes from Barmouth, Dolgellau, Bala, Corwen and Llangollen.
Shuttle buses between the Maes and the city
A shuttle bus service will run frequently between the train station, the bus station in the city centre and the Maes throughout the day and late into the night. These buses are low-level vehicles, suitable for wheelchairs.
More information available soon.
Arriving at the Maes and parking
Travelling by car to the Eisteddfod? Make sure you follow our yellow 'Eisteddfod' signs to get to the car park.
The signs are here to help, following extensive discussions with the local council and emergency services, and our transport plan has been created to help us to help you to arrive easily and safely. Follow the signs, not your satnav in the car.
This year, all the car parks are located adjacent to the Maes itself, with the disabled parking close to the main entrance.
Parking
If you have a blue badge, follow the signs to the blue badge car park.
The blue badge car park is clearly marked on signs, and our stewards will be on-hand to advise you as you arrive.
Scooters and wheelchairs for hire
We’re working with Byw Bywyd once again this year, and their stand is located close to the Accessibility Hub and is well sign-posted. The Llecyn Llonydd and the Accessibility Hub, where our Accessibility Officer, Oliver Griffith-Salter will be located near the main entrance.
A limited number of scooters and wheelchairs are available to hire on the day, and we strongly recommend you contact the company in advance for a chat, 01286 830 101.
If you’re planning to hire a scooter for the first time, give Byw Bywyd a ring for advice and a chat – and remember – if you’re not experienced, do please choose the slower speed on your scooter when exploring the Maes.
Please remember to be considerate of other visitors when using a scooter around the Maes.
The Byw Bywyd stand is open from 09:00 - 18:00 every day. It will be possible to keep the scooter until the Maes closes and Byw Bywyd will provide information about where to leave the scooter when leaving the Maes to everyone who hires a scooter
Visitors can charge their scooter at the stand, even if they have not hired the scooter from Byw Bywyd.
Tickets
You can buy tickets at the main entrance or online before arrival. Click here to buy tickets online.
There are some low windows, suitable for wheelchair users. There’s also a "loop" system here to help you when buying tickets.
Free tickets are available for personal assistants. If you have an assistant or if you’re coming with a visitor who needs additional support, remember to bring evidence with you to the Maes for your free ticket. We accept the following:
- Front Page Disability Living Allowance / Personal Independence Payment (no fixed rate)
- Front page of Attendance Allowance letter (no fixed rate)
- Evidence of being registered as severely visually impaired (blind)
- Recognised ID Card for Assistance Dogs
- CredAbility Access Card
The Pafiliwn
Many of our competitions and ceremonies are held in the Pafiliwn. There’ll be stewards on the Pafiliwn doors at all times, and you can ask for help or advice when you arrive at the building.
We’ve got a designated area for visitors using wheelchairs or scooters in the Pafiliwn, and there are seats nearby for personal assistants.
Hwb Hygyrchedd (Accessibility Hub)
The Accessibility Hub is located near the main entrance with the Llecyn Llonydd. Call in to meet our Accessibility Officer, Oliver Griffith-Salter if you need advice or help. If you’d like to chat with Oliver before arriving, email him here.
Hwb Gwybodaeth (Information Hub)
Information will also be available in our Information Hub close to main entrance. The customer care team will be available to answer questions about accessibility, and they may contact the Accessibility Officer for more information.
Our stewards will also be able to help you with any simple accessibility queries. But remember that the Accessibility Hub is the best place to go for advice or help.
BSL Interpreter
A BSL interpreter will be available from 11:00 - 14:00 and from 15:00 - 18:00 every day. You can chat to the translator in the Accessibility Hub during the week. Email our Accessibility Officer, Oliver, if you'd like to organise a BSL translator for any session.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are very welcome in all parts of the Maes including the Pafiliwn, but let the stewards at the door know if you want to bring your dog into the building so they can help you to a suitable seat with enough space for you and your dog.
We've created a small area for your dog to rest and a drink next to the Accessibility Hub.
Llecyn Llonydd
Y Llecyn Llonydd is located next to the Accessibility Hub. It’s a quiet place to relax for a bit away from the hustle and bustle of the Maes. The Llecyn Llonydd is open from 09:00 - 18:00.
Strobe Lights
There may be use of flashing lights in some shows in our buildings or on our stages during the week.
Ynys glyd
We’ve developed an inclusive area for families in the Pentref Plant (Children's Village). The ynys glyd offers children with additional needs a quiet space so that they can feel part of the Eisteddfod, without too much noise and bustle around them.
Toilets
There’s a toilet for disabled visitors in every block of toilets on the Maes, and a ramp has been installed there. Toilets for disabled visitors are clearly marked on the map.
We have a high dependency toilet on the Maes and this can be accessed with a RADAR key. Keys are available in the Hwb Gwybodaeth (Information Booth), in the ticket office, office behind the Pafiliwn, the Accessibility Hub, or you can email Oliver our Accessibility Officer here.
Disabled toilets are available on the Maes, on the maes carafanau and in Maes B, and showers are available on the maes carafanau and in Maes B.
Water Points
Water points are available all over the Maes, and are clearly marked on the site map. These are set at a lower level to help visitors in wheelchairs and scooters.
We want to encourage visitors to bring reusable water bottles to the Maes, and fill them up regularly while exploring. There are no plastic water bottles for sale on the Maes this year.
Additional Support
Stewards are in each of our buildings and roam the Maes during opening hours. They are easy to recognise and wear high visibility jackets.
If you have a question or want help or advice, please ask. They’ll be able to help you or call our Accessibility Officer to come and help or offer advice, and they’ll also be able to guide you to a suitable space to watch a performance in our venues.
Let us know
If you find a problem or if you have a problem, please tell us at the time. We can and will help – we won’t be able to change anything once the festival is finished.
Come along to the Accessibility Hub for a chat with Oliver or to the Eisteddfod office behind the Pafiliwnor in the main entrance to talk to us at the time, so that we can do our best to solve the problem straight away. Email Oliver directly by clicking here.
The Eisteddfod is an inclusive festival that respects and celebrates diversity in all our activities.
We treat everyone with respect and courtesy, and are keen to ensure that no one faces prejudice based on disability, background, belief, religion, race, age, sex, gender or sexuality during your visit to the festival.
Accessibility on the Maes
The Maes at Wrecsam is located on agricultural land. Most of the Maes is flat, and we’ve created accessible routes for wandering from place to place.
We want to make it possible for everyone to go to all parts of the Maes. You should take special care if you decide to deviate from the official routes, especially if you use a wheelchair or scooter.
We provide a ramp to all buildings if there is no natural accessible access. If you find a problem, please contact our Accessibility Officer by clicking here to send an email or by going over to the Accessibility Hub or the Eisteddfod office behind the Pafiliwn or in the main entrance immediately.
If you find it difficult to navigate the Maes, contact one of the stewarding supervisors, who wear red or orange high visibility jackets.
There’ll be a viewing platform in front of the Maes stage and in Maes B for up to four wheelchairs at a time. The steward on duty will be able to help you with any questions.