Plymouth Wound Care (PWC) is located within the Hyperbaric Medical Centre which is located on Tamar Science Park and is adjacent to Derriford Hospitial (10 minute walk) in Plymouth. A small carpark is available free of charge to vistors of Plymouth Wound Care.
Our address is:
Tamar Science Park
Research Way
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8BU
PWC By Road
When travelling from the East:
Take the M5 and then A38 to Plymouth. Take the A386 signposted to Tavistock.
Follow signs to Derriford Hospital and airport along Tavistock Road.
After approx 1 mile, take the third exit off Derriford Roundabout into Derriford Road and continue on this road past the hospital.
After passing Derriford Hospital take a right turn at the traffic lights into Davy Road (signposted Hyperbaric Medical Centre). Follow this road down the hill and PWC is located in the Hyperbaric Medical Centre on the right hand side.
When travelling from the West/Cornwall:
After crossing the Tamar bridge into Devon, carry on the A38 towards Plymouth. Take the A386 signposted to Tavistock.
Follow signs to Derriford Hospital and airport along Tavistock Road.
After approx 1 mile, take the third exit off Derriford Roundabout into Derriford Road and continue on this road past the hospital.
After passing Derriford Hospital take a right turn at the traffic lights into Davy Road (signposted Hyperbaric Medical Centre). Follow this road down the hill and PWC is located in the Hyperbaric Medical Centre on the right hand side.
From Tavistock:
Approach Plymouth on the A386. Take the first exit off Derriford Roundabout into Derriford Road (sign posted Derriford Hospital).
Continue on Derriford Road past the hospital. After passing Derriford Hospital take a right turn at the traffic lights into Davy Road (signposted Hyperbaric Medical Centre). Follow this road down the hill and PWC is located in the Hyperbaric Medical Centre on the right hand side.
Get Directions from Google Maps
Note, for SatNav users Plymouth Wound Care postcode is PL6 8BU. Satellite navigation and internet mapping systems will often route you via Blunts Lane when traveling to the Hyperbaric Medical Centre where Plymouth Wound Care is located. While it is possible to use Blunts Lane it is a rough single track road and you may be better following the directions above.
PWC via Rail:
Plymouth railway station offers a high speed rail link to many parts of the UK, including London (approx 3h 30mins), Birmingham (approx 3h 30mins) and Penzance (approx 2h). The rail station is close to the centre of Plymouth and transfer to PWC can be made by public bus or taxi. Taxis are normally available for hire outside the station.
PWC via Bus:
PWC is served by buses going to Tamar Science Park and Derriford Hospital (a short walk away from PWC). Derriford Hospital is the second busiest bus terminal in Plymouth and timetables can be obtained from First Stop at the Civic Centre, from public libraries and from First Bus and Citybus travel shops in the Plymouth area. Alternatively you can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.
PWC via Air:
Following the closure of Plymouth airport in 2011, Plymouth is now served by the regional airports at Exeter and Newquay, both are approximately 50 miles from PWC.
PWC via Ferry:
Brittany Ferries operate on two routes from Plymouth - Roscoff in Northern France and Santander in Northern Spain. Taxis are available from the terminal in Millbay to PWC or if driving take the A386 towards Tavistock (signposted from the centre of Plymouth). Follow signs to Derriford Hospital and airport along Tavistock Road.
Take the third exit off Derriford Roundabout into Derriford Road and continue on this road past the hospital.
After passing Derriford Hospital take a right turn at the traffic lights into Davy Road (signposted Hyperbaric Medical Centre). Follow this road down the hill and PWC is located in the Hyperbaric Medical Centre on the right hand side.