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Boscastle - Second-hand Bookshop

Boscastle Village, Cornwall, PL35 0HD

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is on the left side of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Second-hand Bookshop from the Public Car Park)

  • Follow the road from the public car park downhill towards the harbour.
    Continue down the right side of the river until you reach a slight slope on the right that leads to the bookshop entrance.
  • The route to the area is step-free level and is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.