Age of Consent Access Information
If you have any specific needs you would like to discuss, please email us on leedqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.
Venue Location
The Age of Consent will all take place at Hyde Park Book Club.
Hyde Park Book Club has two entrances, which are approximately 200m apart.
The main entrance for the event will be across from 23 Victoria Road. Please use this entrance. There is step-free access and this is where our ticket desk will be, so it will really help with crowd management if everyone comes through the same entrance.
Physical space
The Age of Consent will be happening in the lower floor of Hyde Park Book Club. There is a bar available on that level and we can assist with getting orders from the upper bar if needed.
There will be an accessible portable toilet outside the Victoria Road entrance. There is also a wheelchair accessible loo on the top floor of HPBC. There is no lift between the two floors.
Please be aware that there is some uneven flooring in the event space, but HPBC staff assure us that wheelchair users normally do not have any issues.
Seating
The seats have cushions and backs. If you have any specific needs related to where you sit, please get in touch: leedsqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com
Infection safety
Air circulation in the event space at Hyde Park Book Club is limited. We will have air quality monitors in the space so you can make judgments about the air quality.
Masks will be optional and a supply of free FFP2 masks will be available. There is a large outdoor space, so we'll be hoping for good weather to get some fresh air in between films!
Please don’t come to the festival if you have any viral symptoms, even if you’re testing negative for COVID.
Content notes
Our printed programme has detailed content notes for all films. We are always trying to improve the detail we provide, so please feel free to let us know if we missed something!
Please note that “sex” on its own only refers to consensual sex. Coercion or violation of consent is noted separately and specifically.
If you have any concerns about a specific film, please get in touch with us and we can try to give more detailed guidance.
D/deaf access
All films will be screened with English subtitles.
BSL interpretation for the 4:00pm panel available on request - please get in touch by 14 March to discuss: leedsqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com
Food
Hyde Park Book Club will be serving food until 8pm. All food is vegetarian or vegan, and you may bring it into the event room. HPBC accepts payments primarily with card only. If you want to pay for food or drink with cash, please speak to a LQFF staff member and we will help facilitate this.
Please do not bring your own food unless you must, due to dietary requirements.
Toilets
All toilets are gender-neutral. There is a fully accessible toilet on the top floor, along with baby-changing facilities.
There will be an accessible portable toilet outside the Victoria Road entrance, on the same level as the event.
There are two single cubicles on the lower level, and two more single cubicles on the upper floor.
Parking/Transport
There is space for up to two vehicles in the car park adjacent to Victoria Road, but these are only available to use by request. Please email us on leedsqueerfilmfestival@gmail.com if you need to park onsite.
Free street parking is available on Grosvenor road and Cumberland road.
Leeds buses 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, and X84 all stop near HPBC.
There are bicycle racks at the Headingley Lane entrance. Bicycles cannot be brought inside.