Louise’s guidebook
Food scene
If you like Fish then then the Barbican has plenty of Seafood restaurants offering freshly caught that day.
The old part of Plymouth dating back several hundred years. Several bars and restaurants and quaint old cobbled streets as well as boat trips and ferries to Cawsand, the Royal William Yard & Mount Edgcumbe.
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Barbican
The old part of Plymouth dating back several hundred years. Several bars and restaurants and quaint old cobbled streets as well as boat trips and ferries to Cawsand, the Royal William Yard & Mount Edgcumbe.
Grade one buildings abound in this redevelopment of this historic naval victualling centre. Nowadays its a hub for bars and restaurants as well as a regular market. Its also close to the Stonehouse Cremyll ferry.
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Royal William Yard
Grade one buildings abound in this redevelopment of this historic naval victualling centre. Nowadays its a hub for bars and restaurants as well as a regular market. Its also close to the Stonehouse Cremyll ferry.
Sightseeing
Take a trip on an historic foot ferry from Stonehouse to the Rame Peninsula, Cornwall’s forgotten corner. Loved for centuries by all who have travelled on her, the Cremyll Ferry is one of Plymouth’s true gems and provides a gateway to discover this beautiful part of the South West.
Its an eight minute ferry journey across the River Tamar, against the spectacular backdrop of Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound.
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Cremyll Ferry
Take a trip on an historic foot ferry from Stonehouse to the Rame Peninsula, Cornwall’s forgotten corner. Loved for centuries by all who have travelled on her, the Cremyll Ferry is one of Plymouth’s true gems and provides a gateway to discover this beautiful part of the South West.
Its an eight minute ferry journey across the River Tamar, against the spectacular backdrop of Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound.
A breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe. With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido.
Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months.
It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588.
At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery.
Plymouth Hoe is also host to many fantastic annual events including the famous Plymouth Armed Forces Day and the British Firework Championships.
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The Hoe
A breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe. With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido.
Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months.
It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588.
At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery.
Plymouth Hoe is also host to many fantastic annual events including the famous Plymouth Armed Forces Day and the British Firework Championships.
The 3.5 mile easy circular walk around this local reservoir takes around 1.5 hours. Beautiful scenery with options to walk up Tors (rocky hills) for breathtaking views. Free parking and only a 20 min drive away.
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Réservoir Burrator
The 3.5 mile easy circular walk around this local reservoir takes around 1.5 hours. Beautiful scenery with options to walk up Tors (rocky hills) for breathtaking views. Free parking and only a 20 min drive away.
Leisure
If you want to plan a trip to the beach or have a round of golf...
Whitsand Bay Golf Club is a magnificent cliff top course providing golfers with exceptional panoramic views of the West Country, with some of the most breath-taking holes in the UK. Whitsand Bay Golf Course measures a modest 6,015 yards but this links-style course provides golfers a fierce challenge! You’ll find everything you need for your game in the well-stocked pro-shop on site. Whitsand Bay Golf Club has a fantastic clubhouse that is open seven days a week and a warm welcome is guaranteed!
Whitsand Bay beach is large beautiful sandy beach. Access can be quite steep.The easiest access is from the car park near Tregantle Fort leading to Long Sands beach.
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Whitsand Bay
Whitsand Bay Golf Club is a magnificent cliff top course providing golfers with exceptional panoramic views of the West Country, with some of the most breath-taking holes in the UK. Whitsand Bay Golf Course measures a modest 6,015 yards but this links-style course provides golfers a fierce challenge! You’ll find everything you need for your game in the well-stocked pro-shop on site. Whitsand Bay Golf Club has a fantastic clubhouse that is open seven days a week and a warm welcome is guaranteed!
Whitsand Bay beach is large beautiful sandy beach. Access can be quite steep.The easiest access is from the car park near Tregantle Fort leading to Long Sands beach.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Getting to the City Centre
If the weather is nice its a 15 minute walk into the city centre. Just head left at the lights at the top of the College Avenue, walk the length of Mutley Plain and then bear right up North Hill. This will take you directly to Charles Cross where you can access the shopping centre, the Barcode complex with its cinema, restaurants and bars, or the Barbican restaurants and bars. If you walk through the Barbican you will find the Hoe (where Drake played bowls) and have fantastic views over the Plymouth Sound.
Déplacements
Cabs and Buses
Mutley Plain has bus stops where you can easily grab a bus into the city centre. Alternatively we can order you a local cab. Its about 5 mins and costs no more than £5.