While there’s no official car park linked to Orchard West, there are plenty of places to park nearby:
Dartford Borough Council Car Park (DA1 1BP)
Station Car Park (DA1 1BP)
Westgate Car Park (DA1 2AJ)
The Orchards Shopping Centre (DA1 1DN)
View the full list of local car parks
Coach Drivers are encouraged to use the car park at Princes Park Football Club, Darenth Road, Dartford, DA1 1RT. Please note that this is not available when football matches are in play.
Please note that all car parks are managed by the council, and not the Orchard West or Orchard Theatre.
The nearest bus stop is located on Dartford Road Junction. The bus schedule can be found here.
Orchard West is approximately a 6 minute walk away from Dartford railway station. Train times are available from National Rail.
Our house is open…to everyone! Orchard West and The Orchard Theatre is proud to offer captioned, audio-described, relaxed and sign-interpreted performances on selected productions.
There is an accessible ramped entrance located at the side of the building, to the right of the main front doors, that brings you into the same level as the Lower Bar, auditorium Doors A and B which are for the Front Stalls, and accessible toilet which is operated by a Radar Key.
The Orchard Theatre now has a lift which allows you to access Ground floor, stalls bar, circle bar and Door B for the Upper Stalls.
The main front entrance allows access to the coffee shop, merchandise and ticket office.
Wheelchair users are accommodated in six spaces, three on each side of the Front Stalls. Additional seating is provided next to these spaces for a personal assistant.
There is an additional wheelchair and personal assistant space available in the Upper Stalls on Door C.
There is an additional accessible toilet, which is operated by a Radar Key, located in the Circle bar, Door C.
There is an accessible ramped entrance located at the main front entrance, that brings you into the same level as the theatre bar, accessible toilet, merchandise and ticket desk and both auditorium Doors, A and B.
The only stairs at Orchard West are located within the auditorium Tiered seating section at the rear of the auditorium.
Wheelchair users are accommodated in nine spaces along Row V at the base of the Tiered seating section. Additional seating is provided next to these spaces for a personal assistant.
Similar to television subtitles, captions display the actors’ words, as well as sound effects and off-stage noises, at the same time as they are spoken or sung. The captions are displayed on display units next to the stage.
Audio-described performances provide a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production through hearing aid systems. The theatre has installed two hearing aid systems, an infrared audio enhancement system, and an induction loop system.
Performances are adapted in a number of ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere, including adjusting lights and sound levels on performances, providing a 'chill out' space, and demonstrating an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium.
An interpreter will stand in a visible position and interpret the spoken and heard elements of a performance. A seat space can be made available for the use of guide/assistance dogs.
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Call our ticketing team on 0343 310 0033 to request accessible seating or to have any questions answered about our venues.
From private parties to major productions, our iconic venues and expert team are ready for whatever you’ve got planned.