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The Old Courthouse Gallery

The Old Courthouse Gallery
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Type:Art Gallery

Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU
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Occupying three floors within an historic building, this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the best arts and crafts in the Lakes and Britain today.

A range of media are featured in the gallery including wall art, wood/furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork and jewellery, ensuring a deep and high quality range of pieces for the serious collector or the person looking for the ideal gift or memento.

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Mon to Sat - 10:00 to 17:00
Sun - 10:00 to 16:00

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Accessibility NotesGround Floor access for manual wheelchairs/prams.

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Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area

Parking

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid

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Audible alarm system
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

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  • Children welcome

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  • Free Parking

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  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed

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      The Old Courthouse Gallery is located in the Market Place in the centre of Ambleside village, please add the postcode LA22 9BU Accessible by Public Transport.

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