Welcome
We extend a warm welcome to disabled visitors and others with access needs.
Accessible entrance on Bridge Street opposite Mallory’s jewelers.
The Victoria Art Gallery is located in the centre of Bath. It has been open to the public since the year 1900. The permanent collection is displayed on the first floor and temporary exhibition spaces occupy the ground floor.
The permanent collection includes over 1500 decorative arts treasures, including a display of British oil paintings from 17th century to the present day with work by Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas Jones Barker and Paul Klee.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Lower galleryUpper GalleryUnisex accessible toiletVictoria Art Gallery shopRotundaVisual
General
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by public transport
The nearest train station is Bath Spa.
The address is:
Dorchester Street
Bath
BA1 1SU
Travel by taxi
Find out more about taxis here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/taxi-ranks
Parking
The nearest car park is:
The Podium
9A Walcot St
Bath
BA1 5BN
Vehicle entrance and exit from Walcot Street. This has level access to the outside, follow the signs to street exit or through Waitrose.
Find out more about public car parks here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-car-parks-bath
Arrival
Main entrance
- Accessible doors are 150cm wide.
- The push pad button is on the left of the door, once pressed, stand well back on the pavement to clear the area as the doors open outward.
- Pressing the button will automatically open the door.
- All gallery rooms and the unisex accessible toilet can be accessed this way.
- The minimum width of the ramped entrance is 150cm or 4ft 11in.
Getting around inside
Lift to all floors
Ticket/ information desk
Reception and ticket sales
We have a complimentary ticket policy for carers and personal assistants. Disabled visitors pay the standard price for admission, the accompanying carer goes free.
Find out more here: www.victoriagal.org.uk/accessibility
Things to See and Do
Lower gallery
The lower gallery can be accessed by the door on Bridge Street.
Upper Gallery
The lift access from the ground floor to the Upper Gallery is located next to the ticket desk, press button 1 for first floor.
When returning to the ground floor Small Gallery press button 0.
Public toilet
Unisex accessible toilet
- There is one unisex public toilet for all visitors with access needs, there are additional toilets for carers if needed.
- The toilet has an emergency pull cord and response provided, support rails but limited transfer space, and a basin with mixer lever tap. There are baby changing facilites available.
- The nearest Changing Places toilet is SouthGate Bath Shopping Centre, 12 Southgate Street, Bath BA1 1AQ
Shop
Victoria Art Gallery shop
- Access to the shop is through the accessible entrance on Bridge Street.
- There is bright lighting
- Many products are displayed at low level. Staff are available to help if required.
Rotunda
The rotunda can be accessed by the door on Bridge Street and then by taking the lift to the first floor. You can sit down in this area.
Getting around outside
Customer care support
Emergency evacuation procedures
Evacuation routes are clearly marked and staff are well trained in handling evacuations.
Customer care support
A sign language interpreter can be arranged in advance.