Historic libraries · South West England
Plymouth Central Library
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Plymouth Central Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Plymouth Central Library is a place of interest in South-West England. Built or established in 2016, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Plymouth City Council. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area PL1.
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Official information
Plymouth Central Library offers a variety of services including book loans, public computer access, and local history resources. Visitors can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, printing services, and meeting rooms for hire.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plymouth Central Library is a modern library located in Plymouth, South-West England (postcode PL1). Established in 2016 and operated by Plymouth City Council, it serves as a key resource in the area and is situated within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3733, -4.1454
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 1HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- 01752 305901
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sunday
- Official site
- www.plymouth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28942489 (CC0)
- commons: Plymouth Central Library.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plymouth Central Library?
- Plymouth Central Library is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 1HZ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Plymouth Central Library?
- Plymouth Central Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plymouth Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 1HZ.
- When was Plymouth Central Library built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- Who runs Plymouth Central Library?
- Plymouth Central Library is operated by Plymouth City Council.
- Is Plymouth Central Library a protected site?
- Yes — Plymouth Central Library is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Plymouth Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 1HZ.