River of Light Accessibility Guide

River of Light is returning to Liverpool and is set to illuminate the city centre across 10 nights from Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November between 5pm and 9pm every day. The event will showcase 12 artworks from of the best national, and international light artists across the city centre. The installations will include a mix of brand-new, never-before-seen commissions as well as existing artworks which have not been on display on Liverpool’s waterfront before. The theme of this year’s FREE event is 'Together'.

A comprehensive Accessibility Guide along with Quiet Hour information for River of Light will be available to download ahead of the event. 

Travelling to Liverpool

Travelling to Liverpool is accessible and straightforward, with direct train routes to Liverpool Lime Street and a diverse mix of destinations coming directly into Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Additionally, Liverpool City Region is well-connected to the UK motorway network, with various motorways leading you directly into the City Centre.

Where to stay

Liverpool prides itself on its vast choice of accommodation – from luxury big brands to independent hotels and quirky BnB’s – you can rest easy when you come to this city. And the majority of the accommodation in Liverpool and the city region provide great accessibility features. Below is just a snapshot of some of the hotels and the amount of accessible rooms that they have in their property. 

*Partially accessible rooms have no walk in shower facility but have a bath with rails instead.

Changing Places Toilet Facilities

Changing places toilet facilities are available at the below locations

• World Museum - William Brown Street L3 8EN
• Museum of Liverpool - Mann Island L3 1DG
• Everyman Theatre - Hope Street L1 9BH
• Liverpool ONE - Wall Street L1 8JQ
• Maritime Museum - Royal Albert Dock L3 4AQ

For more information on Changes Places toilet facilities in Liverpool and specific opening times, please visit their website.