Venue Number 3

Kirkstall Abbey

Access into the Venue

● The path into the park is tarmac and level.

● Kirkstall Abbey, including the visitor centre and café, is all located at ground level.

● The doorways are wide enough for wheelchair access. The entrance is automatic, opening outwards with a clear opening space.

● The visitor centre and café have wooden floors.

● The large metal gates next to the café will be unlocked and open for Kirkstall Art Trail. This entrance is level and is direct access into the Abbey.

● The grounds are a mix of surfaces. These include tarmac, cobbles, grass, and gravel.

● Please note that as Kirkstall Abbey is a heritage site some areas of the grounds are uneven.

● A wheelchair is available from the visitor centre to borrow on your visit.

● Seating is available in the visitor centre and around the grounds.

Dogs

● Yes, both assistance dogs and pet dogs. 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

● Yes, separate gender toilets and a gender neutral accessible toilet, all located in the visitor centre.

● 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.