Historic libraries · South West England
Plymouth Central Library
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
- 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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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
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.6 km
- 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.
- 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.