Your Visit

FAQs

How do I get to Poplar Union?

Poplar Union is located on Bartlett Park next to the Limehouse Cut Canal in East London. There are many ways you can reach us, including via DLR, bus or bike. See here for a Google map and helpful ‘how to get here videos’. If you have any trouble finding us, please call us on 020 3039 3333 and a member of staff will try to help.

Where does the festival take place?

Women in Focus is a public festival that takes place throughout Poplar Union; some events will be held in our studio (Betty), or our smaller room (Mike). Others events will take place in the Library area next to the café, so there will be members of the public using this area alongside the event taking place.

Do I need to pre-book tickets?

We advise pre-booking your free ticket for the events you’d like to attend to secure your place as some events have a limited capacity.  You can book tickets via our website www.poplarunion.com.

If an event is fully booked, please do contact us to let us know you are interested in attending and we can add you to a waiting list. The waiting list will work on a first come first served basis if any tickets are returned.

Women in Focus Festival is free to attend, however donations will be taken at the door which will go towards helping fund the festival.

What if I’m running late?

Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the event you are attending is scheduled to start, and sign in at the box office upon arrival.

Please let us know if you are running late for a session you have booked onto so we can hold your place. If a session is sold out, and you have not arrived, we will release your ticket after 10 minutes of the workshop/event beginning to allow those on the waiting list to join on a first come first come served basis.

Is your venue an accessible venue?

Poplar Union is a fully accessible venue with wheelchair access, accessible parking bays and bathrooms. We also have a hearing loop in the main studio (Betty).

If you would like to speak to a member of staff about any access requirements you have, you can email us at info@poplarunion.com or call us on 020 3039 3333. See here to find out more.

What’s the best route to take to access Poplar Union through the park?

Due to renovation works in the park, Cotall Street is closed to vehicles. There is a pedestrian pathway from the corner of Cotall Street. on Upper North Street. that will bring you straight to the entrance. There is also a pathway from Lindfield St. Alternatively, you can enter the building through our Cotall Street entrance if you approach Poplar Union via Stainsby Road.

Do you have a cloakroom?

We do not have a cloakroom area within the building. We therefore advise not bringing large bags/items of luggage with you when attending events at the festival.

Will there be food on site? 

e5 Roasthouse will be open throughout the festival serving food and drink. The kitchen will close at 3pm and reopen in the evening on Friday and Saturday at 6pm. There will not be food available on Sunday evening after 4pm.

e5 cater for a variety of diets including vegan and vegetarian. If you have any dietary requirements you’d like to ask about, please contact them directly on 020 7537 2979.

Can I bring my dog?

e5 Roasthouse is a dog friendly café, but please keep pets on a lead next to their human/s. Dogs will not be allowed into events taking place in the other studios.

See our general FAQs about the building here. If you have any questions about your visit, please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 3039 3333 or email info@poplarunion.com