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Open daily 10am to 6pm (closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). Recommended latest visit time 4.00pm. Last entry 5.00pm.

Approximate recommended visit time: 2 hours.

Although we make every attempt to keep queues to a minimum, please be aware that there will be a queuing system on busy days. We strongly recommend visitors to arrive at The Deep after 2pm on a weekend or school holiday days to avoid the crowds. We are a 2 - 3 hour attraction and do not close until 6pm so there is plenty of time to enjoy The Deep.

Wheelchair & pushchair access to all public areas. Basic signing for the deaf is available on request, with advanced notice. The Deep provides tactile guides for blind and partially sighted visitors, which are available for hire from Reception. Limited car & coach parking is available as well as a bus link for the City Centre. The exhibition is suitable for all ages.

Disabled Access	Signing for the Deaf on Request (with advanced notice)	Guide Dogs	Child Friendly
Car Parking	Limited Coach Parking	Cafe	Shop

The Deep has its own car park with space for 280 vehicles. The cost is £3 per vehicle, but each ticket incorporates a £2 'Squid' voucher which can be redeemed against purchases in the shop or cafe.

We recommend using city centre car parks or the park and ride during busy periods. For travel information call Tourist Information on 01482 223559.

You may download directions to The Deep, including maps, by using the links below. Alternatively, scroll down to read online.

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LOCATION

The Deep is located within walking distance from the City Centre on the bank of the River Humber. A new pedestrian and cycle bridge provides a link to and from The Deep to the old town museum quarter and city centre shops.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE DEEP

From Hull's railway station you can take the Number 90 bus to The Deep. The bus goes every 20 minutes from outside the station and drops off by the pedestrian bridge adjacent to The Deep.

There is a Park-&-Ride facility now operational from Priory Park, Hessle. This is 5 miles west of Hull on the A63 approach road into the city. It is signposted from the A15, A63 and the Humber Bridge. Please alight at the Guildhall for The Deep.

Taxis are available from outside the station for approximately £4.00 single fare.

To walk to The Deep from the station, exit the station and cross the road towards House of Fraser and then follow the pedestrian signs to The Deep.

FROM SOUTH & SOUTH WEST

Follow the signs for Hull & Humber Bridge then for A63 and Hull City Centre. Continue into Hull following the signs for the Ferry. This route will take you straight over two sets of traffic lights past Princes Quay Shopping Centre (on the left) and the Marina (on the right) and over Myton Bridge. At the first roundabout turn left - signposted City Centre North. Almost immediately turn left into Citadel Way (opposite Victoria Dock Tavern). Continue to the end of the road to a T-junction. Turn left and follow the signs for The Deep.

FROM THE NORTH

Take the A1079 towards Beverley then follow signs for the Humber Bridge and the A164. Take the A63 signposted Hull City Centre. Continue into Hull following the signs for the "Ferry". This route will take you over two sets of traffic lights past Princes Quay Shopping Centre (on the left) and the Marina (on the right) and over Myton Bridge. At the first roundabout turn left - signposted "City Centre North". Almost immediately turn left into Citadel Way (opposite Victoria Dock Tavern). Continue to the end of the road to a T-junction. Turn left and follow the signs for The Deep.

FROM THE EAST

The A165 approaches Hull from the East Coast and onto Holderness Road. Follow signs for A63/M62 Leeds. At second roundabout turn right - signposted City Centre North. Almost immediately turn left into Citadel Way (opposite Victoria Dock Tavern). Continue to the end of the road to a T-junction. Turn left and follow the signs for The Deep.

FROM THE EAST & HULL DOCKS

Proceed along the A1033 towards Hull. At second roundabout turn right - signposted City Centre North. Almost immediately turn left into Citadel Way (opposite Victoria Dock Tavern). Continue to the end of the road to a T-junction. Turn left and follow the signs for The Deep.