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The Elms

Address: 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Accessibility Features:

  • Seating surface: Grassy lawn
  • Captions/Subtitles: Captioning available via Captional (personal mobile device required)
  • Service animals: Service dogs are specifically permitted on the property.
  • Accessible seating area: Designated cordoned-off accessible seating located by the center aisle
  • Restrooms: Portable toilets on site, including ADA-accessible wheelchair-accessible units

Accessibility Questions: For accessibility information, accommodation requests, or additional assistance, please contact newportFILM at (401) 649-2784 or info@newportfilm.com.

Transportation and Accessibility

Parking

  • On-site parking available, including accessible parking spaces.
    Accessible drop-off available near the main entrance.

Route from Parking / Drop-Off to Screening Area

  • Approximately 300–700 feet from accessible parking/drop-off areas. Route is primarily paved walkways and sidewalks, transitioning to grass at the screening lawn.

Public Transportation Options

  • RIPTA Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina University Trolley) serves Bellevue Avenue with a stop within a short walk of The Elms. All RIPTA fixed-route buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with ramps or lifts.

Outdoor Accessibility

  • Estate grounds include paved walkways connecting parking, drop-off, and event areas.
  • Screening area is located on a lawn surface.
  • Terrain is generally level, though weather conditions may affect mobility on grass.
  • Accessible routes are available throughout the main event area.

Past Events at The Elms