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Facilities and access 

We want everyone to be able to enjoy their visit to Abbot Hall. You can find more information about accessibility and facilities available at our art gallery.

  • Free entry to the Creative space, Coffee bar and Gift shop
  • Pay and display parking on site in the Abbot Hall car park, operated by Cumbria Parking Services.
  • There is parking for Blue Badge holders.
  • Lockers

Abbot Hall is accessible to wheelchair users via the ground floor, with internal lifts providing access to all gallery levels

  • Step-free access to the gallery spaces.
  • Internal lifts provide access between all levels.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • Seating is available within the galleries.
  • If you have specific access requirements, please contact us before your visit so we can help you plan your visit.

  • Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at Abbot Hall, including in the grounds, outdoor spaces, shop and coffee bar. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the exhibition galleries.
  • Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds and Coffee bar 
  • Dog station available for water 

Families are always welcome at Abbot Hall and we have activities for all ages throughout the year.

  • Pushchair access throughout the gallery and creative space
  • Buggy park on the lower ground floor
  • Baby changing facilities
  • A creative and engaging programme of activities during term time and school holidays

Parents are welcome to breast or bottle feed babies in our creative space, where there is plenty of seating.

Food cannot be consumed anywhere in the gallery spaces. If you fancy a drink or snack you can visit the Coffee bar in our Creative Space.

We have an outdoor space perfect for enjoying a picnic, reconnecting with nature or letting children play in the great outdoors.

Access

The gallery is wheelchair accessible via the ground floor and internal lifts to all levels.

Assistance dogs are welcome in the gallery.

Admission is free for a companion accompanying a visitor with a disability.

If you need any assistance during your visit or have any questions please get in touch. Our Visitor Experience team are happy to help.

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