Leeds Buddhist Centre

Note: this statement only covers aspects of physical access for disabled people to FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre at Leeds Bridge House.

Entrance: Access is gained via an intercom, located to the left of the main door. The intercom buzzer, for the 4th floor is 1350mm from the floor. There is a 30mm step from pavement to entrance door. The door clearance is 870mm.

FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre is on the 4th Floor and can be accessed via stairs (which are narrow and winding) or via a lift

Lift: The lift door clearance is 770mm. The lift car is 1240mm from front to back. The height of controls is 1000mm. Wheelchair users will need to reverse out of the lift once they reach the 4th floor.

Access to the FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre from the 4th floor lift lobby: is via a door with a 750mm clearance. Once inside the area rented by Leeds Buddhist Centre, all the facilities are level access. The main shrine room is accessed directly; the small kitchen/library is off the shrine room, accessed through a door with a 750mm clearance.

WCs: There is a single toilet cubicle on the same floor as Leeds Buddhist Centre. This is accessed via the 4th floor lobby passing through one door with a clearance of 720mm and another door with a clearance of 715mm. The 2nd floor WC is adapted to be accessible for wheelchair users or other disabled people. This can be reached from the lift through doors on the 2nd floor with clearance of 750mm.

If you have any other queries about access, please do not hesitate to contact FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre on 0113 2445256 where someone will discuss your access needs. Alternatively email