2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP
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Tollcross Central Hall will be used for all of our In Conversation Events. The space is not being used for any of our film screenings.
Getting Here
By Bus and Tram
Lothian Bus routes 1, 2, 10, 11, 15, 16, 23, 24, 27, 34, 35, 45 all serve the area of Tollcross on a regular basis.
Download the Lothian Buses/ Edinburgh Trams and Borders Buses app on App Store or Google Play to plan your journey, buy tickets and keep up to date with the latest service alerts.
By Train
Tollcross Central Hall is a fifteen-minute walk from Haymarket Station, and a twenty-five minute walk from Waverley Station.
Refer to National Rail for timetables and tickets.
By Bike
Tollcross Central Hall is located just off the National Cycle Network route 75. There are several bike parking locations nearby:
- Opposite the entrance to Tollcross Fire Station
- Outside the entrance to Tesco Express on Early Grey Street
- Outside the entrance to Co-op on Earl Grey Street
- Next to The Bike Station on Lauriston Place
- At the car park entrance to Leven Medical Practice on Ponton Street
Refer to Edinburgh City Council’s cycling and walking guide for more information about the routes and a detailed map of the cycle parking locations.
By Car
The nearest multi-storey car park to Tollcross Central Hall is Princes Exchange, accessible via Riego Street.
Princes Exchange | EH3 9BL
146 spaces
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Refer to Edinburgh City Council’s parking guide for more information and on-street parking locations and accessible parking bays.
Venue Accessibility
Physical Access to Tollcross Central Hall
Tollcross Central Hall does not have a designated drop off point for cars. There is a loading bay at the front of the building, by the main entrance.
At the side entrance on Dunbar Street, there is no designated drop off point, but as it is a dead end road it is quieter for the accessibility entrance.
Tollcross Central Hall is not step free or level access but there is a lift at the side entrance on Dunbar Street, which provides access to all the public areas of the building being used for EIFF events.
Physical Access in Tollcross Central Hall
There is a lift and stairs that connect Level 1 to Levels 2 and 3.
There are six wheelchair spaces in the main auditorium at Tollcross Central Hall. Four wheelchair spaces are located on Level 2 and two wheelchair spaces are located on Level 3.
There is step-free access to the wheelchair and companion seats.
Seats are not numbered as the lower level is a free space and the chairs are not permanently fixed to the ground.
On Level 2 chair dimensions are 58cm wide and 42.5cm deep with a seat height of 46cm.
Audio
Hearing loops and induction loops are available.
Toilets
Level 2 and 3 each have one accessible toilet with support rails. You do not require a key.
The accessible toilet on Level 2 is a wheelchair accessible and changing place toilet. It is located on the left as you come out of the main auditorium.
The accessible toilet on Level 3 is wheelchair accessible. It is located on the left as you come out of the main auditorium.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The Meadows is very close by for the exercise of assistance dogs.
Further Information
Tollcross Central Hall contact details
By Email: info@centralvenues.org
