The Corn Hall Diss
Overview
The Corn Hall is committed to making the entire venue as accessible as possible while adhering to health and safety regulations. We will always try to accommodate your access requirements, and our friendly stewards are on hand at events to assist you. If you have any specific access needs, please contact the box office prior to your visit so we can ensure your experience is comfortable and inclusive.
Contact details
The Corn Hall Diss St Nicholas Street Diss Norfolk East of England IP22 4LB GB
Access Card notes
This provider accepts the Access Card as supporting documentation for accessible facilities and tickets. *The information in this listing is submitted by the provider*.
Access guidance
- During some shows (ususally with more than 100 tickets sold) a queuing system for the bar is used. There is limited queuing time for entrance to the main auditorium. Sometimes a show or event is sold as a part seating/part standing event. This will be clear on the event page on the website.
- Our main entrance from St Nicholas Street has step-free access to our Box Office, the café and bar, the gallery, accessible toilet and into the main auditorium. We have seating on the flat which is the stalls area.
- There is no parking at The Corn Hall Diss. You can be dropped off at the front of The Corn Hall Diss on St Nicholas Street. There is a short walk of 25 metres up the drive to our main entrance into the box office and foyer area. There is one disabled parking bay located on St Nicholas Street, close to The Corn Hall Diss, however, there is no guarantee this will be available.
- We have an accessible toilet in the box office and foyer area as well as a further accessible toilet on the first floor. Female and Male toilets are available, but these are up 3 steps. The accessible toilet in the foyer is about 20 metres from inside the main auditorium.
- All dogs are welcome at The Corn Hall Diss during daytime opening hours. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of The Corn Hall Diss, if you are attending an event, please contact us prior to arrival so we can ensure that you have enough space for you and your dog.
- If you are registered carer, or if you are an Essential Companion for someone who requires personal assistance throughout the duration of their visit and would otherwise not be able to attend The Corn Hall Diss on their own, we are happy to offer you a reduced Essential Companion ticket. We are pleased to be working with Nimbus Disability, utilising their Access Card Scheme and Digital Access Pass system to provide our customers with a more consistent and improved experience when accessing necessary support. This scheme is designed for all customers who require adjustments to make their visit more comfortable, such as essential companion tickets, access to queue assists, accessible entrances, and BSL interpretation. By partnering with Nimbus Disability, a leading authority on accessible ticketing run by and for disabled people, we can better understand and meet your access requirements in a consistent and secure manner. This also helps to protect these provisions from potential misuse. To purchase accessible ticket types, please or call 01379 652241 and have your Access Card at the ready. Our box office staff will be able to assist you in getting the correct seat and tickets. If you don’t have an Access Card, our partners at Nimbus can undertake a FREE application for you to obtain a The Corn Hall Diss Digital Access Pass (DAP) so you can request accessible tickets. Please note that you will need the +1 on your Access Card or DAP to receive the essential companion ticket. You can apply for the free The Corn Hall Diss Digital Access Pass (DAP) below. Once you have applied and it has been approved, the ID number issued will be valid for 3 years and can be used for future The Corn Hall Diss performances and other events. There is also the option to upgrade to an Access Card for £15.00 should you wish to apply for broader recognition. The Access Card is a universal way of conveying your access requirements that clearly communicates your requirements to thousands of organisations, venues, events, and ticketing systems across the UK and beyond. For more information about the Access Card, please visit their website Access Card - application form If you already have an Access Card or The Diss Corn Hall Digital Access Pass (DAP), you are good to go, and you don’t need to reapply; just follow the details above to get your tickets.
- There are induction loops in the Hall and the Waveney Room. Please enquire at the Box Office for more information.
- If it’s your first visit, or you are unfamiliar with the building, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and you are welcome to visit us ahead of your performance, to familiarise yourself with what to expect on arrival and when you head to your seats. Please get in touch by emailing: boxoffice@thecornhall.co.uk with us to arrange a familiarity visit, so we can ensure you visit can be fully accommodated.
