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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Plymouth.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the ramp.
- The furthest designated bay is 28m (31yd) from the ramp.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Library Entrance)

There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Outside Access (School Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Comments View
- The door is push pad operated.
- There is also a set of manual heavy double doors next to the push pad door. This door is 190cm wide.

Level Change (School Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There is / are 14 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.

Comments View
- The ramp overcomes the steps.

Reception

The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Library

This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
There is an ordering service.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A height adjustable chair is / are available.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the library entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the reception.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located next to the reception.
- Unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the library entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- There is a functional emergency alarm fitted.