Tate Liverpool

Entrances to Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is located in the Albert Dock complex, which includes period features such as cobbles and original Yorkstone paving.

• There are no steep gradients on approaches to Tate Liverpool.
• There is level access to the gallery.
• The main revolving doors are operated manually.
• The two side doors open automatically and are push pad operated. The doors are single width. The door opening is 110cm wide.

Five wheelchairs are available to borrow during your gallery visit. You can book one in advance or ask a member of staff for one on your arrival.
To book:

• Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
• Call +44 (0)151 702 7400

Tate Liverpool welcomes guide dogs and hearing dogs.

• An accessible guide to the gallery is available from the front desk and is also available to download
• Ear defenders can be borrowed from the front desk
• We can provide a quiet space, please ask a member of staff
• We also offer Quiet Hour, between 10.00–11.00 on the first Saturday of every month, to ensure that our gallery is more comfortable and accessible for our visitors with additional needs

Visitors with a disability pay a concessionary rate, and carers’ entrance is free. Details are available on each special exhibition page.

Guide and hearing dogs

We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Large print and audio

Tate Liverpool provides a range of interpretative material including information panels, labels and leaflets.

• All artwork labels are available in large print at the entrance to each exhibition or display. Audio labels are also available - just ask at the information desk
• Exhibition booklets are also available in large print. Please ask a member of staff
• Light-weight, high-definition magnifiers are available in our gallery spaces, as well as cerium overlays in a variety of colours. Please ask a member of staff

Visual description

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has visual description in the What’s On pages.

The following areas of Tate Liverpool are fitted with a hearing loop:

• Foyer
• Group reception room
• Auditorium

A range of portable loop systems are available for use in meeting and event spaces which can be used by visitors with or without hearing aids.
Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has a hearing loop in the What’s On Pages

BSL talks

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool offers BSL interpretation in the What’s On Pages.

• We can provide various colours of transparent overlays, which may benefit some visitors with dyslexia when reading black-on-white text captions and leaflets.
• All artwork labels are available in large print at the entrance to each exhibition or display.
• Exhibition booklets are also available in large print. Please ask a member of staff.

Just ask at the Information desk.

Our programme for community groups offers a range of activities that can be tailor-made to suit the requirements of particular groups, such as visitors with learning disabilities.

Information desk

The Information desk at Tate Liverpool is located three metres from the front entrance. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have about the artworks, building and facilities.

• There is level access to the Information desk from the entrance
• Lighting levels are bright
• Seating is available in the foyer

Toilets

Female and males toilets are located next to the lift in the basement, 15 and 16 metres from the entrance respectively.
There is level access to both toilets and the lighting levels are bright.

Adapted toilets

There are adapted toilets at Tate Liverpool, which all visitors can use. Adapted toilets are situated:

• 10.5 metres from the accessible entrance on the ground floor
• in the basement next to the lift
• between the rooms at the north end of the gallery on the first and second floors.

All adapted toilets are unisex. A key is not required.
The door to the ground floor adapted toilet opens inwards and is locked by a locking handle. As you face the toilet pan there is lateral transfer space of one metre on the left.
The tap type is lever. There is a functional emergency alarm. Wall mounted grab rails are on both sides of the toilet.

• Other features are placed at the following heights above floor level:
• Coat hook: less than 120 cm
• Toilet seat: 45 cm.
• Hand dryer: less than 130 cm.
• Toilet roll holder: less than100 cm.
• Sink: less than 74 cm.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good. Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

Changing Places toilets

There is a Changing Places toilet​ at Tate Liverpool, located in the ground floor foyer.

Changing Places toilets are also available at the Merseyside Maritime Museum which is within a 5 minute walk from the gallery. Information is available on the Maritime Museum website. Changing places toilets are also available at the Museum of Liverpool which is within a 15 minute walk from the gallery, and in Liverpool One which is within a 20 minute walk from the gallery. The facility is located in the Liverpool One Information Centre.

Baby care facilities

There are three baby care rooms at Tate Liverpool, with a full range of facilities. They are located:

• in the basement next to the standard female toilet
• in the adapted toilet on the 1st floor gallery
• in the adapted toilet on the 2nd floor gallery

Levels and lifts

The basement, ground, first, second and fourth floors are accessible to the public.

• There are over 15 steps between floors
• The steps are clearly marked
• The lighting level is bright
• There are handrails on both sides
• There is a landing on each floor

Lifts

There are two standard passenger lifts located opposite the main entrance. The right hand lift provides access to all levels; the left hand lift provides access to the ground, first, second and fourth floor.

• The lifts are 12 metres from the entrance
• The dimensions of the lifts are 1.24 metres x 1.23 metres
• There is a mirror in each lift to aid reversing out
• The lifts have a visual floor indicator, Braille markings and an audible announcer
• The external call buttons are at a low level
• The lighting level in the lifts is bright

Lockers

Lockers are available and free to use in the basement at Tate Liverpool. A £1 coin deposit is required to use the lockers.

• You may be requested to leave briefcases, bags, sticks or umbrellas in the lockers
• Large bags and rucksacks must be placed in the lockers
• If you have a large item or pram which will not fit in one of our lockers, please ask a member of staff in the foyer for assistance.”

Seating

Seating is available in the galleries. Portable folding stools are available on request – ask a member of staff or at the information desks

Café

There is level access to the Café at Tate Liverpool.

• Assisted service is available
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre
• No tables or chairs are permanently fixed
• The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70 cm
• Menus are clearly written and presented in contrasting colours
• They are hand held and available in large print
• The type of food served is hot and cold meals, and snacks

Shop

There is level access to the Shop at Tate Liverpool and ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Event spaces

There are three event spaces for functions on the fourth floor, which has separate lift and toilet access. Other event spaces are available on the ground floor. Events and hospitality at Tate Liverpool

Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
Call 0151 702 7400