At Peer, we are active in making our space and work accessible.
Below we have outlined key information on accessibility of Peer’s physical space and resources, as well as information on how to get here. If we can do anything to make your visit more enjoyable please email Shiri-lee shirilee@peeruk.org or call 020 7739 8080. You can contact Shiri via phone Tuesday – Friday, 11am–6pm.
- Peer has step-free access throughout the building
- We are open from 12:00 to 18:00 on Wednesdays to Saturdays during exhibitions
- Our exhibitions and the majority of our events are free
- The gallery space is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays
- It is often quieter, with fewer visitors on Wednesday afternoons
- There are often more visitors on Saturdays
Before you arrive
Please watch the video in the left panel outlining the routes you can take to visit Peer.
We are approximately a 9 minute walk from Old Street underground station, a 7 minute walk from Hoxton overground station and a 20 minute walk from Liverpool Street station.
Hoxton Station has full step-free access from street to train.
Old Street Station does not currently have step-free access to the platforms.
Liverpool Street station has step-free access, particularly for the Elizabeth line and main line platforms.
Buses
Several buses stop nearby Peer. The 394 stops 2 mins (0.1 miles) walk from the gallery, at bus stop PU or PT. If you are travelling on the 149, 242, alight at stop KA or KP, for the 35, 47 and 55, alight at stop X and for the 243, alight at stop V or T.
Cycling
There are cycle parking spaces directly in front of the gallery on Hoxton Street.
Car
We encourage visitors to use public transport where possible. Free parking for Blue Badge holders is available on Hoxton Street in the pay and display bays for an unlimited period. Spaces are limited and available on a first come basis.
Once you’ve arrived
The main entrance to Peer is located on Hoxton Street, in between the Post Office and Khadija's Garden.
Our gallery and workshop space are located on the ground floor, which is a level area and wheelchair accessible. The gallery has step free access and the front door is a width of 86cm.
During opening hours, the front door of the gallery is left open, weather permitting. If the door is closed due to weather or needs of the exhibition, you will need to use the buzzer to the right of the door to gain access to the gallery.
The front door buzzer is 139cm from the ground, and not at an accessible height for all. If you are not able to access the buzzer or would like support ahead of your visit please call or email the contact details above.
The gallery consists of two rooms with a doorway of 100cm separating the two spaces.
To access the rear entrance of the gallery, follow the road around the Post Office into the car park on the left. The entrance is located to the left. The door frame is 8cm off the ground with the rear door measuring 77cm wide. We offer ramp access for the rear entrance.
Assistance and hearing dogs are welcome throughout the space.
Seating
Individual plastic stools that are 32cm wide and hard backed plastic folding chairs that are 39.5cm wide are available if required, please ask a member of the team at the front desk who will be happy to assist.
Front of House
When visiting the gallery, you will be welcomed by a member of the team or a young person who is participating in Peer’s youth programme, Peer Ambassadors. For many of these participants, this is their first paid work experience. To find out more about the programme, please click here.
Toilet Access
Peer offers access to a public toilet however it is not currently accessible for wheelchair users or for baby changing facilities. The toilet is to the rear of the space and is accessible via a corridor (narrowest point 88cm) leading from the gallery or via the rear entrance. The nearest wheelchair accessible toilet is located at Shoreditch Library which is 243ft away from Peer. Their opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Fridays 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm.
The nearest changing places toilet is located at Britannia Leisure Center, Pitfield Street, N1 5FT.
Accessible Exhibition Resources
We offer large print text materials for exhibitions. These can be found beside the exhibition text, to the right of the gallery door.
We aim to have all video content captioned. If this is not possible, transcripts can be provided.
We are able to offer British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for events. We require two weeks' notice to review requests and confirm an interpreter. To arrange this please email shirilee@peeruk.org before your visit.
Quiet Spaces
Peer’s office is a flexible space that has been used in the past as a quiet space, prayer space, and baby changing area. Please ask gallery staff if you would like access to this space and we would be happy to accommodate.
Alternative Visiting Hours
We offer alternative viewing times for groups, including schools and universities and those that may benefit from alternative viewing hours.
Our quietest time of day to visit is generally on Wednesday afternoons.
If you would like to arrange alternative viewing hours or require any assistance regarding your visit please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would be happy to help support your visit to Peer.
Peer is working to improve accessibility and we will update this page as progress is made. We would like our building and programme to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.
It is important to us that we enact change to build a safer and more inclusive space. We learn through feedback, so please let us know if you have any comments by emailing shirilee@peeruk.org or call us on 020 7739 8080.
