Access at Leeds Discovery Centre

Leeds Discovery Centre is located 1.5 miles by foot or 3.4 miles by car from Leeds city centre.

Pedestrian access to Leeds Discovery Centre is via Carlisle Road, which is flat and accessible. The entrance door is via a button which rings a bell to advise a member of the team to open the doors. The doors are automatic with a wide clearing space.

What3Words is a location app which provides exact location points based on 3 metre squares. Every 3 metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words which can be shared with friends and family, emergency services and more to pinpoint locations easily.

We have provided What3Words locations for key areas of our attractions to help you navigate your visit.

Car park entrance: ///garden.rock.legend
Entrance: ///most.blunt.copy

There are two designated accessible parking spaces in the free car park at Leeds Discovery Centre. Access from the car park to the entrance is up a long and gradual ramp. An accessible ramp at the back of the museum can be used for evacuation in emergencies.

There are accessible toilets on both floors of Leeds Discovery Centre and facilities in the accessible toilets include emergency alarms and fire alarm with a flashing light. These toilets are not RADAR key operated.

Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilets on both floors.

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and we can provide dog bowls on request.​

The education spaces and museum collections store are situated on the ground floor of Leeds Discovery Cente and there is level access throughout. There is a lift to the first floor meeting room and offices.

A wheelchair is available to borrow for visits. Unfortunately we cannot provide assistance around the museum for wheelchair users. Please contact us in advance of your visit to ensure the wheelchair is available.

Induction loops are in place in the entrance and education room.

Our sensory guide can help you navigate the spaces at Leeds Discovery Centre. The guide maps out noise and sound levels, light levels, as well as space and seating. Leeds Discovery Centre is open to the public by appointment only so if you ​would prefer to visit at a quieter, less crowded, time please let us know when booking and we can arrange that for you.

Please visit our dedicated Special Educational Needs and Access page for more information about how we try to make Leeds Discovery Centre inclusive and accessible for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Leeds Discovery Centre is a member of the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS). The VAQAS is a scheme which ensures high quality experiences at tourist attractions, including a commitment to respect the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments to improve service for disabled people.

Our visual story walks you through what you might expect to see when you visit Leeds Discovery Centre. It includes step by step photographs and information to show how the museum is laid out so that you can prepare for your visit.

If you would like more information on access before your visit, please contact us: 

Phone

0113 378 2100
(10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday)

Email

discovery.centre@leeds.gov.uk

Post

Leeds Discovery Centre
Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB