Plan Your Visit To Summerhall & Accessibility 2025
This page is being updated throughout the lead up to 2025 Out of Sight Out of Mind Exhibition.
Exhibition Opening Times
22 October - 9 November 2025
Wednesday to Sunday, 11am - 6pm
At Summerhall, Edinburgh
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Additional requirements
We hope this information will help you prepare for your visit. If there is anything that would help make the exhibition or the events more accessible to you or your guests then we will do our best. Please get in touch with any questions or requests in advance, or ask a member of Summerhall staff or an exhibition team member for help when you are there.
Summerhall essential information
(we hope to update this section with Summerhall information about ‘getting there’)
The address is Summerhall Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1PL.
There is only on street paid parking near Summerhall.
The entrance at the front has steps, and there is a ramp at the rear entrance.
Summerhall is dog friendly.
Step free access to building
There is step free access to the building from the rear of the building, via a ramp, in the courtyard, which is accessed via Summerhall Square. People needing step free access can be dropped off or picked up with a vehicle at the gate, or in the courtyard itself, however it is not possible to park as the car park is very small. Entry to the courtyard on foot or with a vehicle is via Summerhall Square. If in a vehicle, when you arrive at the gate press the buzzer or phone Reception on 0131 560 1580 and they will open it.
Ramp Access sign, from Summerhall Square
Inside the building
There is lift access to all floors of Summerhall.
Main Hall lift dimensions:
Lift door: 92cm
Lift space: 124cmx188cm
There is exhibition signage around the building and maps on each floor.
There are gender neutral toilets on each floor.
Each day there will be members of the Exhibition Team around the exhibition. They will be wearing Out of Sight Out of Mind badges or tshirts. You can also ask Summerhall staff for help and directions.
Useful Summerhall information
The café is open Mon – Sun: 9am – 6pm. It is located on the Ground Floor.
The courtyard can be a good space to visit for anyone needing some space during the busy launch event and at other times.
Out of Sight Out of Mind Accessibility
Information will be given to help plan your route, borrow ear defenders, fidget toys, coloured overlays and you canpick up both Easy Read and large print leaflets.
You will also find here various leaflets and information on sources of support for mental health.
You can download the COMING SOON Easy Read Exhibition Text here.
You can download the COMIN SOON Easy Read Event Information here.
Get in touch
Email: exhibition@capsadvocacy.org
Steph’s mobile: 07989 402 634