Overview

The V&A Dundee wasn't in our plans as we meandered along the waterfront but the strange ship like building beckons you in. Passing the water pools, or maybe ponds, at the front we couldn't help popping in to see what was on the inside of the grey, angular, construction of a building. After, the setting was pretty amazing, nestling up close to the RSS Discovery and alongside the wide waterway of the River Tay.

Transport & Parking

We arrived by car and parked in the accessible parking bays; a short distance from the entrance to the V&A. It was a bit of a circular route to get there as we arrived along the coastal road and were heading toward the station. Think of it as an extra large roundabout and follow the Tay Bridge signs but just before the bridge turn off taking a smaller road through the waterfront development and then you once again see the V&A building; just before that there is a turning to your left into the parking area.

Access

Wheeling on through the automated doors and passing over the strangely uneven carpet like surface we entered the building. Immediately on the left we found the signs to the accessible toilets so that was our first stop. Needs attended to, we headed into the building and decided to grab the first lift we found to the upper level. The lift was modern, spacious and we popped out on the upper level. We visited the cafe / restaurant area for a quick look but decided it was a bit too busy for us. Time to explore the exhibitions and see what it is all about. An interesting array of exhibits that were clearly marked and easy to see. After checking things out we passed by a doorway which led outside to a terrace area. This was great as it was accessible without any steps or things like that. Once outside you had great views across the water; almost like you were on the bridge of a ship getting ready to set sail. Heading back downstairs we found another lift, one of those glass cabin type things. Here we did struggle a bit as the lift call button was in an usual place and not labelled. Guess work prevailed and we pressed the button to see what happened; our luck was in as the lift arrived. On the ground floor there was a coffee stall, lots of tings in the shop area and an information desk.

Toilets

The accessible loo was fine, plenty of space and bright and light. There was a Changing Places Toilet to on the lower floor which was good to see.

Staff

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