We want our event to be as inclusive as possible, so that everyone can enjoy it.
This guide is designed to help you, or your loved one, navigate the event safely.
We’ve tried to cover as much as we can in this guide. But if you have additional questions, or if your enquiry is about a specific physical access need, please get in touch with the team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Site description
Paisley Food and Drink Festival takes place at Abbey Close and Bridge Street. Most surfaces are hard and paved, with typical road surfaces and pavements. Ramps will be provided at key points to assist with changes in ground level.
Food and drink options for people with allergies and children
A variety of food and drink traders will be available at the festival that cater to different dietary requirements and allergies such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Many traders are also offering kids’ portions on their menus. Please ask the individual traders for options and discuss any food allergies or intolerances.
Sound and noise
As with any large-scale event, the festival site can get quite loud. There will be a mixture of live music, ambient noise, singing and talking. As the site is in the town centre, noise can also echo off nearby buildings.
Accessible parking
The closest accessible parking will be Renfrewshire House car park, street parking on Cotton Street, or the Piazza shopping centre car park.
Mobility support services
Shopmobility Renfrewshire supports people with mobility disabilities, to help them to move around and participate fully in social, economic and cultural activities in the local area.
This includes the hire of wheelchairs, powerchairs and electric scooters, for both day hire and longer periods at a low cost.
To enquire about equipment hire or their support services, contact the Shopmobility team on 0141 889 0441 or email admin@shopmobilityrenfrewshire.org.uk .
Toilets and accessible toilets
There are toilets available at the following locations on site. Each location includes an accessible toilet and baby changing.
- Cotton Street
- Bridge Street car park
- Next to Paisley Town Hall
There will be a mobile Changing Place located on Cotton Street.
Bringing dogs
Dogs on leads are welcome to attend, but please remember the event will be busy. If your dog isn’t used to loud noises and crowds, they may be best left at home.
Attending with a young family
Saturday programme
Face-painting will be available from 12noon until 5pm on the Saturday and inflatables will be available from 12noon until 6pm, also on the Saturday.
Bringing a pram
There is no on-site pram parking for this event.
Baby changing
There will be baby changing facilities within each of the accessible toilets located at:
- Cotton Street
- Bridge Street car park
- Next to Paisley Town Hall
Road and car park closures
- Bridge Street closed – Wednesday 23 April at 1am until Monday 28 April at 1am.
- Bridge Street car park closed – Wednesday 23 April at 1am until Monday 28 April at 1am.
