Plymouth, a large city, on estuary of Plym and Tamar, with a real history of naval involvement.
The dockyards support Royal Naval vessels and there's always a ship in town!.
Badly bombed in WWII, the city has a new modern shopping centre replacing the previous one, and now the old buildings near the docks are restored with apartments, art galleries and cafes.
Well worth a visit if you are on holiday or a weekend shopping break.
A University city with theatre and cinemas as well as lots to do and see.
Visit the shops at the Barbican, the Pilgrim Fathers left here for the New World in the Mayflower. Now the whole Barbican area, with it's narrow streets and passages, has been re-developed with shops, art galleries, and cafes.
Don't miss the famous statue of Sir Francis Drake on Plymouth Hoe, overlooks Plymouth Sound and Drakes Island.
Seamton's Tower shares the site, it's base is old Eddystone Lighthouse which was rebuilt in 1881.
There are bridge and ferry crossings into Cornwall over the Tamar, Brunel railway bridge, the Royal Albert Bridge, completed 1859, and a modern road bridge.
It's worth taking the ferry across to Torpoint, as off the A374 is Antony House, National Trust, an 18th century house with extensive grounds.
Nearby towns are commuter land. Plymouth has a main line station.and airport.
Plymouth has a Tourist Information CentreBlack Friars Distillery 60 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LQ
They make Plymouth Gin, so tour the distillery ! Black Friars Distillery information
Crownhill Fort Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth PL6 5BX
A restored fort to explore. Crownhill Fort information
Merchant's House 33 St Andrews Street, Plymouth PL1 2AX
A 16th-17th century town house residence. Merchant's House information
Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Plymouth PL1 2NA
A timbered framed house to visit. Elizabethan House information
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ
Artefacts and Art. Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery information
National Maritime Aquarium Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF
Walk among the fish. National Maritime Aquarium information
Royal Citadel Madeira Road, Plymouth PL4 8AJ
A 17th century fortress. Royal Citadel information
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Armada Way Plymouth PL1 1AR MAP The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is a 4-star, city-centre hotel with views of Armada Way towards the famous Hoe and Barbican. It is 5 minutes' walk from Drake Circus and Armada shopping centres. Rooms are modern in style and decorated in warm colours. More Information and Book ... |
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Armada Way Plymouth PL1 2HJ MAP Overlooking Plymouth Hoe's greenery and the coastline, the Holiday Inn Plymouth is less than 10 minutes' walk from Plymouth city centre. Panoramic views across the Plymouth Sound bay feature in the 11th-floor dining room. More Information and Book ... |
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Millbay Road Plymouth PL1 3LD MAP Plymouth's largest independent hotel, The New Continental is ideally located in the heart of the city. It offers an on-site leisure complex and a brasserie restaurant. More Information and Book ... |
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8 Elliot Street The Hoe Plymouth PL1 2PP MAP The family-run Riviera is located on Plymouth Hoe and offers efficiency, convenience and a homely atmosphere. The non-smoking establishment is arranged over 3 floors, with one elegant internal staircase leading to all bedrooms. More Information and Book ... |
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50 Pier Street Plymouth PL1 3BT MAP Just 50 metres from Plymouth Hoe and seafront, the Edgcumbe Guest House offers traditional bed and breakfast accommodation with en suite rooms and a cooked breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. More Information and Book ... |
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181 North Road West Plymouth PL1 5DE MAP In the centre of Plymouth, Sydney Guest House is a Victorian house with free Wi-Fi and continental breakfasts. Drakes Circus shopping centre is a 5-minute walk away. More Information and Book ... |
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Plymouth PL1 3QP MAP Situated in a delightful terraced Victorian townhouse within the Stonehouse area of Plymouth is the excellent Relax @ Durnford apartment The apartment is on the second floor and sleeps three. Sleeps up to 3 in 1 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 170.00-395.00 More Information and Book ... |
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Plymouth PL1 3RP MAP Escape @ Royal William Yard which is in the bustling city of Plymouth is a beautiful, first floor apartment with a lift within the stunning Royal William Yard complex, which was once the Navy's Victualling Yard, but has been wonderfully restored. Sleeps up to 3 in 1 bedrooms. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 170.00-395.00 More Information and Book ... |
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Plympton St Maurice near Plymouth PL7 1LN MAP 2 Grange Cottages is a terraced cottage in the village of Plympton St Maurice on the outskirts of Plymouth. The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom (up 2 steep flights of stairs), a bathroom, a fitted kitchen and a sitting room. Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £230 - £499 a week. More Information and Book ... |
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