Described Tour for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults

Described Tour for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults

05 December 2026

Venue

Main Galleries, Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 1PX

Price

Free

Date

05 December 2026

Saturday 5 December 2026 | 10.30am - 12pm | Free

Join us for one of two described tours of the 173rd Annual Open Exhibition. Led by our experienced facilitator, Sarah Kelly, these tours will focus on a selection of artworks on display in the exhibition. Each tour will explore different artworks, offering a unique experience for returning visitors.

The tour will conclude with refreshments and time for group discussion in the Youngwood Room.

You are welcome to bring a companion and/or guide dog.

These sessions are free. To reserve a place please email connie.ngan@rwa.org.uk.

An introduction to the RWA is available in large print, with a clip-light.  

To learn more about accessibility at the RWA visit our Access Page here: https://www.rwa.org.uk/pages/access

Image Credit: Ruby Turner

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