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Abbey House Museum

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Address:
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3EH

Tel: 0113 230 5492
Fax: 0113 230 5499

Email: abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk

Web: http://www.leeds.gov.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday12:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park is 10m from the venue's entrance.

There is an alternative car park for non Blue Badge holders.

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This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There are 2 car parks for this venue. 1 is for Blue Badge holders only, this car park allows level access to the museum without crossing a road. The second car park is for non Blue Badge holders, this car park has an uneven surface and there is a road to cross to gain access to the museum.

Outside Access

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This information is for the entrance located into the museum.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

The hearing loop is portable.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

This venue does play background music.

The lighting levels are low.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 100cm (6ft 6in x 3ft 3in).

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.

Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Restaurant / Bar

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 76cm (2ft 5in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are available in large print.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is traditional Yorkshire.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Last admission to the venue is at 16:00.

A manual wheelchair is available to borrow and is located at reception.