When visiting Kirkstall Art Trail, we aim to give you the accessibility information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you.
There are various ways in which we do this.
Plan Your Visit
The Plan Your Visit page gives a breakdown of:
- how to get to Kirkstall
- explanations of our maps
- explanations of how to use our venue, artist, and activity directories
- how to spot our venues
- where the accessibile toilets are
- where to find refreshments
- where to find help and assistance
We will review and update the page before each Art Trail.
Interactive map
The map not only shows where points of interest are, but it also provides more detail than the paper map. When you click on a map marker, a pop-up reveals more information with any helpful links. For example, the toilet markers have extra details about what facilities you will find there. We will review the markers yearly before publishing the map.
Unfortunately, the interactive map is not suitable for all users. We have made sure that you can still access information in other ways on the website.
Venue Directory
The venue directory lists all the venues taking part in that particular year’s Art Trail. In each entry, there is a thumbnail of the venue, the address, and the venue number with a link to individual pages. Each venue has its own page that lists the exhibiting artists and an individual visitor access guide at the bottom of the page.
What is a visitor access guide?
A visitor access guide provides key information to enable people to plan their visit. They are an in-depth description of a place or space. It describes the route to get in and what the facilities are like inside.
People have varying access needs, so this allows them to make their own choices.
The guides on our website have been created by a disabled volunteer.
Each access guide has a photo of the venue, which shows the entrance, and also a link to the exact location on the What3words website. Next to this is an access guide with five categories. Some guides may have more photos or extra directions on how to find the venue. Below are two examples of how they may look.
Example for a public venue
Heritage – twelfth century Abbey ruins.
- There are footpaths around the whole of the park that are wide enough for wheelchairs.
- These footpaths are tarmacked and have even surfaces.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of Kirkstall Abbey.
- Entry into the Abbey grounds is via the visitor centre.
- The visitor centre and café are step free.
- The entrance is automatic, opening outwards with a clear opening space. The doorways are 157 cm wide.
- The visitor centre and café have wooden floors.
- There are two doors that exit into the Abbey grounds. When both are opened the width is 157 cm.
- The outdoor areas consist of tarmac, stone paving, cobbles, grass, and gravel.
- Please note that as Kirkstall Abbey is a heritage site. Some areas of the grounds are uneven in places and there are some open drains.
- Please take care and keep children under close supervision.
- A wheelchair is available from the visitor centre to borrow on your visit. You must contact them in advance of your visit to ensure the chair is available by calling 0113 378 4079 or emailing kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk.
- Seating is available in the visitor centre and around the grounds.
- Both assistance dogs and pet dogs are allowed. Please keep on a lead.
- Dog bowls are available at the front entrance of the visitor centre.
- Dogs are allowed in the café. Pet dogs are not allowed in the Rose Room.
- There are bins available for disposing of poo bags.
- Toilets are located in the visitor centre.
- Separate male and female toilets.
- Gender inclusive accessible toilet.
- Facilities in the accessible toilets include handrails on both sides of the toilet, an emergency alarm, and a fire alarm with a flashing light. There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre and assistance. This toilet is not RADAR key operated.
- Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet in the visitor centre. Kirkstall Abbey is a breastfeeding friendly space.
- There is a café in the visitor centre.
- Sandwiches, cakes and bakes, hot food, and ice cream.
- Vegan and gluten free options are available.
- Hot and cold drinks, milk alternatives available.
- High chairs are available.
- Counter service – but table service can be requested.
Example for a private residence
Private residence – back-to-back terraced house.
- There are some uneven pavement slabs on the approach to the house. It is on a steep hill.
- There is a metal gate into the garden. The height and width of the gate are 115 cm. The latch is on the left-hand side.
- There is one step up into the garden. The height of the step is 7 cm.
- There is a concrete path towards the house.
- The front door will be unlocked. The handle is on the right-hand side. It opens inwards.
- There is a step up into a small porch. The height of the step is 20 cm.
- There is a door sill that extends out by 7 cm.
- The height and width of the door threshold are 7 cm.
- There is a grab rail on the left-hand side of the exterior wall. There is a metal gate on the right-hand side.
- There is an interior door that opens inwards.
- There is a step up into the room. The height of the step is 20 cm.
- There is a grab rail on the right-hand side.
- There is carpet on the floor, with a rug that has been secured to avoid trip hazards.
- Seating is available.
- Both assistance dogs and pet dogs. Please keep on a lead.
- Please check with the venue owner before entering. A small friendly dog lives here.
- Only one dog is allowed at a time.
- A water bowl is available at the front door.
- There is a clearly labelled bin available for disposing of poo bags in the garden.
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Get in touch with us
We are always happy to hear your feedback, suggestions, or any questions you may have. You can do this either by using the contact form or by emailing directly at info@kirkstallarttrail.co.uk.