Access Information

There are two entrances to Leeds Art Gallery. The main entrance to the gallery is at the front of the building and is accessible via hand railed steps and a long and gradual ramp. The main entrance has two double automatic doors which open inwards. An information desk is available through the lobby in a large, open central hall.

There is an alternative entrance at a lower level ramped down to the left of the main gallery steps which is marked as wheelchair access for the library. Access to the gallery from this entrance is via the lift and then through the Tiled Hall Café. This entrance is also automatic.

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.

The What3Words for the entrance of Leeds Art Gallery is ///oven.trials.choice

The nearest accessible on-street parking bays are located on Cookridge Street and Alexander Street which run alongside and behind the gallery. Victoria Gardens is pedestrianised.

Further accessible parking bays are available on Rossington Street and Vernon Street, and at the following car parks which are a 5-10 minute walk from the gallery:

• Merrion Centre
• Woodhouse Lane
• The Light
• The Rose Bowl

An accessible toilet is available in Artspace on the main gallery floor and in the Library on the upper floor, located through the Tiled Hall Café. Toilets are signposted and marked on the gallery plan leaflet that is available from the reception desk in the entrance hall. Facilities in the accessible toilets include emergency alarms and fire alarms with flashing lights.

Baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilets in Artspace on the main gallery floor. Please note that the accessible toilets in Artspace and the library are RADAR key operated.

The nearest Changing Place toilet is located at nearby Leeds City Museum, approximately a five minute walk away from the gallery.

We can offer a talk/audio description of artworks on display on request. Please contact us to book before your visit.

Large print exhibition labels are available for temporary exhibitions, near the start of each gallery.

Please note: light levels are low in certain galleries. This is to protect and conserve the artworks in those areas.

A large proportion of the gallery is wheelchair accessible. Some things to note are:

• wheelchair access to the upper floor display areas of the gallery is via the lift in the library. This lift has an audible announcer and has capacity for one wheelchair on any journey.
• the education studio used by pre-booked groups is inaccessible to wheelchair users but equal alternatives are offered. Please discuss any access needs with the Learning and Access Officer when booking your visit.
• the mezzanine level, which gives access to the Henry Moore Institute, is accessible via stairs only. As such, no work is displayed there. However there is a timeline of Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute’s history, which is accessible online. Discover the Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute’s timeline.

Seating is available around the gallery and in the Tiled Hall Café. There are permanent seats and small, fold-up stools for use around the gallery. Please note that seating throughout the gallery has temporarily been removed. A limited number of seats are available upon request. Please see a member of staff who will be happy to assist you.

The gallery has one wheelchair available for visitors to borrow. Please contact us in advance of your visit to ensure a chair is available, or ask a member of the team during your visit.

Induction loops are in place at the shop counter and in the Henry Moore conference space.

There are a number of tactile, audio, visual and interactive exhibits and spaces throughout the galleries.

Please ask if you need assistance or information during your visit. There are quieter places we can direct you to if you or a member of your family needs one.

Please note that Leeds Art Gallery is particularly busy during February and October school holidays and on special event days.

We have ear defenders and torches that can be borrowed by asking a Visitor Assistant.

If you are a school group, home educating family or young person, please visit our dedicated Special Educational Needs and Access page for more information about how we try to make visits to Leeds Industrial Museum inclusive and accessible.

The Henry Moore meeting room, Tiled Hall Café, Hepworth and Wadsworth meeting spaces are all situated on the main floor of the gallery and are fully accessible.

Leeds Art Gallery 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.

Visitor Assistants can provide information and assistance during your visit. If you have any queries or would like to discuss your needs in advance please contact us before you visit:

Reception

0113 378 5350
(10am - 4pm)

Learning and Access Officer

0113 378 8880
(10am - 4pm)

Email

art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk

Address

Leeds Art Gallery
The Headrow
Leeds LS1 3AA