Plymouth, Devon, Visitor & Tourism Guide
On the south coast of Devon and close to the border with Cornwall. Dartmoor National Park to the north east.
It's an amazing city. Steeped in history, naturally beautiful with plenty to do and see. Also a good base from which to explore this part of the UK.
Said to be where Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls when the Spanish Armada was first sighted in 1588. The Pilgrim Fathers left Plymouth on the Mayflower for America in 1620. The Royal Citadel is the largest seventeenth century fort in England.
Bombed during, and then rebuilt after, WWII. For a flavour of its past, head to the Barbican area which looks out over Plymouth Sound as this escaped the bombs.
See also the National Marine Aquarium, Smeaton's Tower, Mayflower Visitor Centre and Plymouth Gin.
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Located in Plymouth, Devon, South West England, England Less than a mile away. England's oldest working distillery. The Pilgrim Fathers supposedly used the building before setting off to America, hence the use of the Mayflower on the gin bottles. Housed in a fifteenth century building, once 'part o... |
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Located in Plymouth, Devon, South West England, England Less than a mile away. 'In honour of the Navy'. Located on Plymouth Hoe and close to Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plaque reads: 'In honour of the Navy and to the abiding memory of these ranks and ratings of this port who l... |
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Located in Plymouth, Devon, South West England, England Less than a mile away. Statue located on Plymouth Hoe which is said to be where Francis Drake was playing bowls when the Spanish Armada approached England. Drake was a famous Elizabethan sailor (see Wikipedia entry below). Below the statue is... |
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 Less than a mile away. Rates: £19 - £55 Per Night At Travelodge, we provide the essentials for a comfortable night's sleep whether you're on the road for business, enjoying a city break with friends or family or you just need a bed for the night.... |
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 Less than a mile away. Total Rooms: 211; Rates: £59 - £180 Per Night An ideally situated, modern hotel in Plymouth City Centre We have views over the famous Plymouth Hoe and Plymouth Sound A perfect location for all visitors... |
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Less than a mile away. Total Rooms: 22; Rates: £55 - £100 Per Night The centrally located Invicta Hotel has views across Hoe Park towards the sea It is a Grade II listed Georgian building and newly refurbished to a high standard... |
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 Less than a mile away. Pizza Hut is the perfect place for a family get together. Offering high quality, great tasting food in a child friendly relaxed environment.... |
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