We hope that all of our guests have an amazing experience at our event. If you experience any issues on the day, please speak to a member of the Salford Pride team wearing Salford Pride branded t-shirts or a security officer on duty who will escalate your concern. Please be advised that Salford Pride will not tolerate any aggressive or rude behaviour towards our team, volunteers, or security, who are there to try and help. Anyone that demonstrates the above behaviour will be evicted from the event.

Accessibility FAQ

Is there disabled parking?

Disability parking is available in front of Salford Museum and Art Gallery, M5 4WU or Delaney Car Park, M5 4RB, however these are pay and display car parks and will cost you approximately £2.50 for a three hour stay. Due to crowd sizes, parking in the park will no longer be available.

Is the site wheelchair friendly?

Yes, the park has disabled ramps for access and the venue is flat. However the event is on grass and depends on weather conditions.

Is there seating available?

Yes, we have seating available in different spaces at the event, however it is subject to availability on the day. If you have any specific requirements please email accessibility@salfordpride.org.uk and we can try to help. Alternatively guests are permitted to bring their own foldable chairs.

Can I bring medication into the event?

Yes, medication can be brought into the event for guests that require to take medication throughout the day, the medication needs to be in labelled packaging which includes the guest’s name. Please make a member of the Salford Pride team or security aware of the medication at the main entrance when accessing the event.

Are there tickets for those with disabilities?

Yes we have a limited amount of accessibility tickets for those with a disability or mobility issues which have a dedicated entrance for quicker queueing. Please be advised to reduce the queues please use a clear bag to reduce time for bag searches.

What arrangements are in place for people with a disability?

We will have BSL interpreters on our main stage throughout the day, and our accessibility champions will be available on site dressed in purple t-shirts to help guests as much as they can. If guests have any accessible issues please speak to a accessibility champion or a member of the Salford Pride team wearing Salford Pride branded t-shirts. Security and volunteers will attempt to assist or escalate your query to the correct people.

For wheelchair users or those with mobility issues or pastoral care needs, guests can apply for access to our accessibility facilities, such as our accessibility area with accessible toilets, dedicated seating and easier viewing of our main stage. Guest will need to apply for Accessibility Area access here, if a guests accessibility needs change on the day of or the week leading up to the event and guests are unable to apply, please speak with a member of the Salford Pride team on entry regarding access needs.

If you want a slightly quieter picnic experience, we also have dedicated areas on the site at our youth and picnic area.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please send an email to accessibility@salfordpride.org.uk so that our team can make sure your visit is as enjoyable and accessible as possible.

General FAQ

Do I need a ticket?

Yes, to help track attendance and capacity a ticket is required to access the site. Tickets are £5.00 for 16+ prior to the event date and will increase to £10.00 on the day.

Do children need a ticket?

Yes, to help track attendance and capacity a free ticket is required for children. Under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that children are monitored at all times during the event, any children without an adult will be challenged to ensure they are attending with supervision.

Can I bring a shopping trolley or cart?

No, due to limited space on site trolleys, suitcases or carts are not permitted to be brought on site, please ensure any bags or coolers are less than 50cmx50cmx50cm in size. Food & drink vendors will be on site to provide refreshments.

Will there be bag checks in place?

Yes, for health and safety security will be conducting bag searches at the entrance. For faster queueing please limit the items you bring or use a clear bag.

Food & Drink FAQ

Can I bring soft drinks into the event?

Yes, soft drinks are permitted into the event space we just ask that these are in a can or carton. To follow government guidelines and to reduce our impact on the park single-use plastic will not be permitted on site. Please bring empty reusable bottles to take advantage of our water station. Any items that are in single-use plastic will be confiscated on entry and disposed of.

Can I bring food into the event?

Yes, food is permitted to be brought into the event space we just ask that all food is not in single-use plastic or wrappers, this includes crisp plastic foil packets or sweet wrappers. To follow government guidelines and to reduce our impact on the park single-use plastic will not be permitted on site, please bring any food in a reusable container, such as Tupperware, pack lunch box or cardboard container. Any items that are in single-use plastic will be confiscated on entry and disposed of. Guests will have the option for long-life or non-perishable goods to be donated to a local food bank at the entrance. Fresh items that cannot be donated will be disposed of.

We ask that before guests leave they ensure that their waste is put in a bin around the site. Please help to keep our park clean and minimise the waste for our volunteers to have to clear at the end of the day.

Can I bring single-use plastic into the event?

No, to follow government guidelines and to reduce our impact on the park and the environment single-use plastic will not be permitted on site. Any items that are in single-use plastic will be confiscated on entry and disposed of.

If a guest has medical needs that require a specific product to be brought into the event that does not follow the above guidelines on medical grounds, please notify security on entry or a member of the Salford Pride team who will be wearing Salford Pride branded t-shirts.

Can I bring alcohol to the event?

No, alcohol is no longer permitted to be brought into the event space, affordable alcohol options will be available on site from our bar vendor. Please be advised if guests attempted to bring alcohol into the event it will be confiscated on entry and disposed of.

Equipment & Bikes FAQ

Can I bring my bike or scooter into the area?

No, we do not allow bikes or scooters into the event space due to guest safety. Bikes can be chained to other areas in the park at guests own risk.

Can I bing a pram into the area?

Yes, prams can be brought into the event space, we just ask that guests are mindful when moving around the site as it can be crowded in certain areas.

Can I bring a mobility scooter into the area?

Yes, guests with mobility needs can bring a mobility scooter on site, we just ask that guests are mindful when moving around the site as it can be crowded in certain areas.

Can I bring my own gazebo?

No, we do not allow guests to bring their own temporary structures. Due to health and safety procedures that Salford Pride have to follow infrastructure on site has to be erected by our own insured suppliers.

Can I bring my own seating?

Yes, guests can bring their own foldable seating or blankets into the event space. however plastic tables or garden furniture is not permitted. We ask that any equipment you bring you take home after the event.

Dogs FAQ

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs are permitted into the event space, we just ask that they are kept on a lead within the space and that they are child and dog friendly. Please ensure to pick up any dog mess made by your dog and put the waste bag in a bin.

Parking FAQ

Is there parking?

Paid parking is available in the Irwell Place Car park, Irwell St, M5 4PE. Access the entrance to the car park from the Crescent. Please be advised guests park in this car park at their own risk, Salford Pride and Salford University are not liable if any damages occur.

ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE ON ENTRY AND PAID VIA THE ‘PARKUS ‘ WEBSITE OR AT THE PAY & DISPLAY MACHINES (CARD OR CASH). Guests park in this car park at your own risk, Salford Pride and Salford University are not responsible for any issues that arise from guests using this car park.