Access and inclusion information
Plymouth Armed Forces Day is a hugely popular family event, however, which we want to make accessible to all. We understand that some visitors may prefer to visit during quieter times. These being the earlier part of day, before lunchtime.
Chill out zone
Take some time out in the Sensory Garden (beside Osbourne Place entrance) on Plymouth Hoe where you can soak up the atmosphere of Armed Forces Day, while relaxing away from the hustle and bustle. You will also find some less busy spaces along the lower grassy areas of the Hoe.
Viewing area for entertainment
There is a designated viewing area for people with access needs, to view the main stage. Please refer to the map.
Information points
During Armed Forces Day, there will be an information kiosk by the main stage where you can pick up a free programme or general information.
There will be many stewards across the event on Plymouth Hoe, who will always be very happy to help. They will be wearing yellow high viz tabards so please ask them if you have any questions.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets at both ends of the Hoe. The Hoe’s new permanent public toilets include six unisex toilets, with one additional accessible toilet and large, accessible changing room. This means the new facilities can be used safely and comfortably by all people with disabilities.
Barbican - Quay point
The Barbican, PL1 2LR
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one disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
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six gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
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closed at 11pm (automatic).
Hoe Promenade
The Hoe, PL1 2PA
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8 gender neutral toilets, 1 disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
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changing places room available, refer to Changing Places website for access arrangements
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open Monday to Sunday until 8pm.
West Hoe
The Hoe, PL1 3DE
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10 Automatic toilets all with baby changing facilities, two of the toilets are disabled friendly
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pay as you go toilets
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open 8am to 6pm.
Elphinstone (Phoenix Wharf)
The Hoe, PL1 2NX
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one disabled toilet, baby changing facilities
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four gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
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closed at 11pm (automatic)
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pay as you go toilets.
Barbican - Quay point
The Barbican, PL1 2LR
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one disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
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six gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
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closed at 11pm (automatic).Find out more information on public toilets
Blue badge parking
There will be no disabled parking on Plymouth Hoe, on Saturday 24 June.
Instead, Ballard House car park, on West Hoe Road is available for blue badge holders, plus the use of on-street parking.
The 25B bus supplied by Plymouth Citybus will operate a shuttle service between Ballard House, Royal Parade (outside the Theatre Royal) Hoe Road (near the Hoe ramp) and back to Ballard House at 30-minute intervals. Starting from Ballard house at 8.35am with the last departure from Hoe Road being at 6.45pm.
Please show your blue badge for free travel.
Charges: £2 per single journey, (no return fares)
On all Citybuses military personnel in uniform and veterans wearing their AFD badge can travel for free on Armed Forces Day.
Access Plymouth
For information from Access Plymouth please visit their website.