2026 Open Studios Access
We’ve asked artists and venues to grade their access, for visitors to use as a guide to help plan visits and journeys. For more details we advise visitors to ring venues before you visit to check access with every studio using the contact information in the directory, however we are aware of the difficulties this may cause.
SVA is currently seeking funding to improve access to more of our events, and in the meantime please read our Access Guide to help you plan your visit to both SVA and The Goods Shed. Regrettably, the Goods Shed does not have level access and is not wheelchair accessible due to five steps in the entrance area.
Below is a text version of the Open Studios Access information, and a printable PDF with this information for visitors to save on devices, or print out to take with you.
Studios and events that welcome Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs
SVA
Zed in the Clouds - The Legal Wall, Cornhill, Stroud. GL5 2AA
The Big Art Show - The George Room, The Sub Rooms
Fluid Memory- Nadia Ryzhakova, SAMexpert, New Imperial House, Station Rd Stroud, GL5 3AR
Aly Lloyd, The Old Fleece, Bisley Street, Painswick, GL6 6QQ
Julia Christie - Hope Mill Studios, Hope Mill Lane, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2SQ
Elizabeth McCorquodale - White Gates, Lynch Road, France Lynch, GL6 8LL
Kirsty Tallon - Back Garden Studio, 135 Bath Road, Stroud, GL5 3LL
Alison Vickery - Morven, St Chloe, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5AS
Emily Clarke - Clay Loft, Nailsworth
Tamzin Phillips - Star Hill Stitchery, Star Hill, Nailsworth, GL6 0NJ
Andy Green - Nailsworth Natural Health, George Street, Nailsworth, GL6 0AG
Steve Vanstone - Three Storeys, Nailsworth
Jessie James, Studio Tuft, Stonehouse
Studios that are FULLY accessible for a wheelchair user
SVA - Gallery space at the front, Sculpture studio (ground floor), Textiles Studio (second floor, via lift), Painting Studio (top floor, via lift). Summerfield Studio is accessed over two flights of stairs, with no lift.
Zed in the Clouds - The Legal Wall, Cornhill, Stroud. GL5 2AA
The Big Art Show -The George Room, The Sub Rooms
Fluid Memory- Nadia Ryzhakova, SAMexpert, New Imperial House, Station Rd Stroud, GL5 3AR
Three Storeys Nailsworth - The ground floor is entirely wheelchair accessible, with a disabled toilet. Situated within the Old Bristol Road car park with Blue Badge parking spaces. But upper floor studios have partial access.
Prema Arts Centre
Studios that are PARTIALLY accessible for a wheelchair user : - There is access to key areas of venue but there are some areas with low lighting levels or similar barriers
Aly Lloyd, The Old Fleece, Bisley Street, Painswick, GL6 6QQ
Studios with a parking space immediately outside the venue where a Blue Badge holder could park
SVA
Zed in the Clouds - The Legal Wall, Cornhill, Stroud. GL5 2AA
The Big Art Show -The George Room, The Sub Rooms
Fluid Memory- Nadia Ryzhakova, SAMexpert, New Imperial House, Station Rd, Stroud, GL5 3AR
Aly Lloyd, The Old Fleece, Bisley Street, Painswick, GL6 6QQ
Julia Christie - Hope Mill Studios, Hope Mill Lane, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2SQ
Elizabeth McCorquodale - White Gates, Lynch Road, France Lynch, GL6 8LL
Alison Vickery - Morven, St Chloe, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5AS
Emily Clarke - Clay Loft, Nailsworth
Tamzin Phillips - Star Hill Stitchery, Star Hill, Nailsworth, GL6 0NJ
Andy Green - Nailsworth Natural Health, George Street, Nailsworth, GL6 0AG
Three Storeys, Nailsworth
Jessie James, Studio Tuft, Stonehouse
Prema Arts Centre
SVA Venue Access
4 John Street, Stroud, Glos. GL5 2HA.
All spaces i.e. studios, gallery, event, café and toilets have level access and are wheelchair accessible. The building has an accessible lift. Vehicles can drop off people with disabilities to John Street directly next to the courtyard entrance in John Street. Access into the building is through a level access courtyard with a distance of approx. 30 metres from the street into the main entrance. The accessible toilets are 10 metres level distance from the main entrance and the public events space.
John Street is 3 minutes walk from Stroud Rail Station and also from the three town centre car parks at London Rd, Church St and Merrywalks.
SVA : Access and Parking
The nearest public parking is at Stroud Rail station (3 mins walk to John St ). For people with access requirements there is a designated disabled parking place outside John St.
If you have Access requirements please read our Access Guide to help you plan your visit.
The Goods Shed, Station Yard, Stroud. GL5 3AP.
SVA is currently seeking funding to improve disability access to The Goods Shed. Regrettably, the venue does not have level access and is not wheelchair accessible due to five steps in the entrance area.
The main entrance opens directly onto the public cark park area. The toilets have ground level access, the doorways and corridor are 90cm wide. One toilet is 1.5 metres x 2 metres and has a support rail plus an emergency pull cord. The toilet block can be found outside of the main venue - on the end of the studio block, approx. 30 metres level distance from the main entrance. The door to the toilet block opens directly on the car park area. Vehicles can drop off people with disabilities to the Goods Shed directly next to the front door.
The Goods Shed is in Stroud Train Station car park on the town centre side. As you face the train station follow the road round to the left through the car park, and you will see the Goods Shed in front of you on the right hand side.
Goods Shed : Access and Parking
The Goods Shed has a public car park next with designated disabled parking. The Goods Shed does not have level access and is not wheelchair accessible due to five steps in the entrance area. Please be aware some of our events at The Goods Shed are standing room only. If you have a disability or accessibility requirements please contact us.
If you have Access requirements please read our Access Guide to help you plan your visit.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into John Street and the Goods Shed.
Hearing facility
There is currently no induction loop in John Street or the Goods Shed. SVA is working to improve disability access at our venues and events. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for improvement.