Here is a list of the accessibility provisions of each venue we work with. For further questions, please ring us at 01539 732567 between 9am-5pm, or the relevant venue, using the phone numbers below.
Basecamp• Phone: 01539 732567• Address: Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL• Wheelchair access: Yes – please bear in mind this is a very busy space. Quiet Hours are between 9:30-10:30AM on Friday and Sunday.• Accessible toilets: Yes, near the Abbot Hall Gallery.• Lift: N/A• Wheelchair space: yes, seating at our stages is easily rearranged so we can ensure there is space for wheelchair users to watch talks. We will have a number of marked Priority Seats for those who need them.• Blue Badge parking: Peppercorn Carpark, 3 x spaces.• Assistance dogs: Dogs are permitted in the Food Court and Abbot Hall Car Park areas of Basecamp. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the tented Basecamp area as this is a busy space.
Leisure Centre• Phone: 01539 729777• Address: Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7HX• Wheelchair access: Yes• Accessible toilets: Yes• Lift: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: 2 x wheelchair users with companions.• Blue Badge parking: 8 x spaces
Brewery Arts Centre• Phone: 01539 725133• Address: 122A Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE• Wheelchair access: There is wheelchair access to each screen.• Accessible toilets: Yes• Lift: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: 2 x wheelchair users with companions in all venues other than the Theatre, which has space for 4 x wheelchair users and companions.• Blue Badge parking: 4 x spaces, free for Blue Badge Holders for 3 hours with clock disk.• The Theatre is located on the ground floor in the main foyer.• The Cinema building is accessible via either the steps, an external access ramp, or the lift in the main foyer.• The Digital Lounge is to the right of the Cinema building and fully accessible.• The Studio is situated on the 3rd floor, accessible by lift.• The Malt Room is on the mezzanine floor, accessible by lift.• All external staircases are short, have handrails and are interspersed by landing areas. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located on all floors.• Visit venue accessibility page• Visit venue walkthrough video
Kendal Town Hall• Phone: 01539 885430• Address: 9a Lowther St, Kendal LA9 4DA• Wheelchair access: Yes• Accessible toilets: Yes• Lift: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: 9 x wheelchair users with companions.• Blue Badge parking: 6 x spaces behind Town Hall, not owned by venue.• The Assembly Room is on the first floor and has disabled access by passenger lift with exception to the balcony.
The Box at Kendal College• Phone: 01539 814700• Address: Station Road, Kendal, LA9 6BT• Wheelchair access: Yes• Accessible toilets: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: 2 x wheelchair users with companions.• Blue Badge parking: limited spaces at the adjacent Kendal Museum car park.
Abbott Hall Social Centre• Phone: N/A• Address: Dowker's Ln, Kendal LA9 4DN• Wheelchair access: Yes• Accessible toilets: Yes• Lift: N/A• Wheelchair capacity: Seating is not fixed in place, so can be rearranged to accommodate any number of wheelchairs.• Blue Badge parking: 2 x spaces at the building, plus 3 x spaces in neighbouring Peppercorn Lane Car Park.
The Venue at The Barrel House• Phone: 07823 347763• Address: Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DE• Wheelchair access: Yes• Accessible toilets: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: Furniture and seating is not fixed in place, so can be rearranged to accommodate any number of wheelchairs.• Blue Badge parking: No
Kendal Climbing Wall• Phone: 01539 721766• Address: Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NH• Wheelchair access: Access to reception via either a ramp or a few steps. Access to our main roped climbing areas is possible for those with limited mobility or in a wheelchair. However, some climbing facilities are located upstairs to which there is no access other than via stairs.• Lift: No• Accessible toilets: Yes• Wheelchair capacity: N/A• Blue Badge parking: No, but there is on-site parking with unmarked bays.• Please ring the wall if you have any questions about using the facilities with any additional accessibility requirements.
Bakery No.4• Phone: 07500 772134• Address: 40 Woolpack Yard, Kendal LA9 4NG• Wheelchair access: The main cafe on the ground floor is wheelchair accessible, but the 1st floor is accessed by a set of stairs.• Lift: No• Accessible toilets: No. Toilets are accessed by a short set of steps.• Blue Badge parking: No, the nearest accessible parking is M&S car park.
The Elsewhere Bar• Phone: 01539 241654• Address: 5 Wainwrights Yard, Kendal LA9 4DP• Wheelchair access: the main part of the bar is wheelchair accessible. The upstairs mezzanine is accessed by a set of stairs.• Lift: No• Accessible toilets: Yes• Blue Badge parking: No, the nearest accessible parking is Booths car park.
Quaker Tapestry Museum• Phone: 01539 722975• Address: Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal LA9 4BH• Wheelchair access: enter via the Stramongate entrance for step-free access with automatic doors.• Lift: N/A• Accessible toilets: Yes• Blue Badge parking: there is a small car park with one disabled space. Kendal's multi-storey car park is 100 yards away.