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Introduction

• Plymouth Tourist Information Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Plymouth.

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Opening Times (Summer Opening Times)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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Opening Times (Winter Opening Times)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Lambhay Hill Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Lambhay Hill.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located along The Barbican and Southside Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the on street parking.
  • Public parking, including Blue Badge bays, is also available in Elphinstone Car Park, off Madeira Road, approximately 350 metres from the venue.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest adapted and standard toilets are situated in a WC block opposite the building.
  • RADAR keys can be purchased from reception.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • 2 wheelchairs are available for hire.