The Oval

VENUE OVERVIEW
TRAVEL
FOOD & DRINK
FACILITIES
SUSTAINABILITY

Accessibility

Matchday Blue Badge Car Parking booking is open four weeks prior to a fixture. To book, please contact accessibility@surreycricket.com. If you are a Blue Badge holder in the London Borough of Lambeth, you are entitled to park free of charge on the side streets near The Oval.

The following facilities are available for people with a visual impairment:

The public address system will give live scores and updates of key developments during the match.

Guide dogs are permitted within the ground. Should your dog require water, the staff at any food service outlet will be more than willing to help. We ask that any dog mess is tidied up immediately and deposited in the bins provided.

Should any assistance be required to reach your seat, or any facility, then please contact the nearest Steward who will make arrangements for assistance to be provided.

A number of key signs have been adapted to a raised print format.

Outside the ground all road crossings have textured paving compliant with current legislation.

The following facilities are available for people with a hearing impairment:

Induction loops have been installed in a number of the seating blocks in the ground. All receptions, ticket offices and a number of catering outlets also have this facility. Switching your hearing aid to M or T can access the system.

Hearing dogs are permitted within the ground. Should your dog require water, the staff at any food service outlet will be more than willing to help. We ask that any dog mess is tidied up immediately and deposited in the bins provided.

The Oval has launched a non-visible disability wristband. This optional wristband enables fans with a non-visible disability to easily identify themselves to venue staff on a matchday should they need any assistance, without having to give an explanation or the nature of their disability. Staff can then support the individual in the appropriate way.

The following facilities are available for people with an ambulatory disability:

Match-day parking for Blue badge holders is available on or near The Oval (depending on fixture type) and can be booked subject to availability four weeks prior to each fixture by contacting the venue’s Member and Supporter Services Team on 0203 946 0100 or by emailing accessibility@surreycricket.com.

  • All entrances at The Oval have dropped kerbs, in addition to accessible entrance gates.
  • Seating areas for the mobility impaired are in excess of the minimum requirements for sports stadiums and offer a multitude of views.
  • Should any assistance be required to reach your seat, or any facility, then please contact the nearest Steward who will make arrangements for assistance to be provided.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available throughout the ground with the majority requiring a RADAR key. If you are not in possession of such a key then please contact the nearest Steward who will source one for you. Emergency cords are situated in all accessible toilets.
  • Catering facilities have been adapted to offer low level service points. Where these are not available, staff will be more than happy to source any product for you.

Additionally, please be assured by the following general accessibility options:

  • First Aid, medical & clinical waste facilities are available at either end of the ground for your use.
  • Less than 5% of internal areas are non-wheelchair friendly, and accessibility within the ground is good.
  • Accessible Taxis can be ordered from within the 1845 Stand or Pavilion Receptions.
  • The Oval is happy to store wheelchair chargers on site for our regular visitors.

 

Multi-faith Room

A Multi-faith Room is available on the ground floor at Bedser Entrance 32.