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Event & Access Information for Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On
Find out the important event and access information for this year's Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On.
If you have any questions relating to access please contact the dedicated access email address: Eventaccess@plymouth.gov.uk
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The Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on is a very busy event. However, we understand that some visitors may prefer to visit when there are fewer people around and if this is the case for you, the first hour between 12pm and 1pm tends to be a bit less busy, however the switch-on is at 5.15pm.
Take some time out in the garden area at the entrance to Basket Ope, where you’ll be able to soak up the festive atmosphere while relaxing away from the hustle and bustle.
Please be aware the majority of the event site is cobbled.
Please visit the Barbican Tourist Information Centre opposite the Mayflower Steps if you have any questions. There will also be stewards on-hand to help who will be wearing yellow high viz tabards so please ask them if you have any questions.
The Parade/Basket Ope will be closed from 8am to 7pm and Southside Street from 9am to 7pm.
Please click here for full details on Blue badge parking
Barbican - Quay point
The Barbican, PL1 2LR
- one disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
- six gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
- closed at 11pm (automatic).
Elphinstone (Phoenix Wharf)
The Hoe, PL1 2NX
- one disabled toilet, baby changing facilities
- four gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
- closed at 11pm (automatic)
- pay as you go toilets.
Hoe Promenade
The Hoe, PL1 2PA
- 8 gender neutral toilets, 1 disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
- changing places room available, refer to Changing Places website for access arrangements
- open Monday to Sunday until 8pm.
West Hoe
The Hoe, PL1 3DE
- 10 Automatic toilets all with baby changing facilities, two of the toilets are disabled friendly
- pay as you go toilets
- open 8am to 6pm.
Find out more information on public toilets
Bus
Plymouth Citybus is the main local bus service provider for Plymouth. You can find out which bus you need to catch, where to catch it from and what time it leaves using the journey planner on the Traveline South West website.
Car
Travelling by car to Plymouth is easily accessible from most locations within the UK.
Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which eventually merges to become the A38 bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you cross the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash then you've gone too far.
We recommend you use Google Maps to plan the quickest route for you.
There is plenty of parking available in Plymouth. Whether it's in the car parks or street parking, both will require a small fee in the city.
There are over 50 car parks and more than 5,200 parking spaces in Plymouth. 19 of these car parks are situated in and around the city centre, varying from short term and long term stays. There are spaces in each car park for disabled badge holders. Standard charges apply.
Coach
If you're travelling from within the South West the Stagecoach Falcon service connects Plymouth with Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. National Express operates daily coach services to Plymouth from departure points across the UK. For coach tickets and pricing visit their coach website.
National Express also offers holidays by coach on their Holidays by National Express website, where you can add hotels and attractions to your coach travel and book your next trip to Plymouth in one package.
FlixBus operates a coach service between Plymouth and London, five days a week with additional services running during the summer months.
Train
Plymouth Station is located an approximate 10 minute walk from the city centre, there are also frequent buses which stop outside the station who will bring you to Royal Parade.
Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.
Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes.
Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.
We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price.
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