Natural landmarks · South West England
University of Plymouth
Also known as: Prifysgol Plymouth
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
University of Plymouth — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
University of Plymouth is a university located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Box is an award-winning museum, art gallery, and archive located in Plymouth. Visitors can explore a variety of permanent galleries, collections, and special exhibitions, as well as participate in community events and educational programs.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Plymouth is located in South-West England. Established as a higher education institution, it offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3741, -4.1385
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 8AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Established
- 1992
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.theboxplymouth.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1711558 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Plymouth?
- University of Plymouth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 8AY), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is University of Plymouth?
- University of Plymouth — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 8AY.
- When was University of Plymouth built?
- Built or established in 1992.
- Is University of Plymouth a protected site?
- Yes — University of Plymouth is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of Plymouth free to visit?
- Yes, University of Plymouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 8AY.