Plymouth


Plymouth


In Plymouth, whatever the season, you’ll never be lost for something great to do. Experience a rich combination of heritage and natural beauty. As the regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port. Visit world famous heritage sites like Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower steps. In the Barbican, you can enjoy centuries of maritime tradition, or you can take to the sea yourself with a choice of boat-trips, fishing, wind-surfing, scuba diving and water skiing. Shop to your heart’s content in the city centre shopping boulevards. Or simply relax on the waterfront and enjoy the stunning views across the harbour. Whatever you enjoy, it’s yours to discover in Plymouth all year round. Source: Visit Britain

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Plymouth Attractions

National Marine Aquarium Animal Collection, Plymouth Address: Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF Tel: +44 (0)1752 600301 Fax: +44 (0)1752 600593 Email: marketing@national-aquarium.co.uk Website: http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk Take the plunge beneath the waves and enter an alien world in Britain's biggest aquarium. Enjoy Britain's largest collection of seahorse species; visit the coral seas, where thousands of fish will entrance you with their flashing neon colours, peer into rock pools, find starfish, crabs and sea anemones. Go eye-to-eye with a real life monster of the deep - Britain's only preserved giant squid. Only 9cm of acrylic separate you from a Sand Tiger Shark in the Mediterranean seas, and stand transfixed in front of the panoramic 2-storey high Atlantic Reef. City Museum and Art Gallery Museum, Plymouth Address: Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AJ Tel: +44 (0)1752 304774 Fax: +44 (0)1752 304775 Email: plymouthmuseum@plymouth.gov.uk Website: http://www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk Museum presents a variety of special exhibitions, from modern art to photography, textiles to local history. Other displays are drawn from the outstanding collections including Maritime Paintings, People's Plymouth featuring the memories of Plymothions over the past 100 years, the "Cottonian Art Collection and the story of ceramics told in "The China Collection gallery. “Explore Nature” is our new gallery of fun, feely and fascinating exhibits and activities including talks, concerts and holiday workshops. Plymouth Gin Distillery Distillery, Barbican Address: Black Friars Distillery, 60 Southside Street, Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LQ Tel: +44 (0)1752 665292 Fax: +44 (0)1752 220062 Email: rose@plymouthgin.com Website: http://www.plymouthgin.com Black Friars Distillery, The home of Plymouth Gin, was formerly a Dominican Monastery dating back to 1425 and is reputed to have been where the Pilgrim fathers spent their last night before sailing on the Mayflower in the New World. The visitor centre provides regular tours of the distillery, a cafe showcasing the best of South West produce, a striking new cocktail lounge in the medieval refectory hall and a distillery shop offering the full range of Plymouth Gin products and gifts. Plymouth Pavilions Sports Ground/Stadium, Plymouth Address: Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF Tel: +44 (0)1752 222200 Fax: +44 (0)1752 262226 The south west's largest purpose-built conference, exhibition, entertainment and leisure attraction with ice rink, tropical pool with water rides, catering outlets from fast food to ice cream, shopping and meeting areas. The South West's leading entertainment venue has the largest purpose-built conference, exhibition, entertainment and leisure attraction. The only ice rink in the South West, the largest fun pool with flumes and water feature complement the arena which hosts leading pop, rock, dance and entertainment events. Tamar Cruising Boat Trip, Cremyll Address: Cremyll Quay, Cremyll, Torpoint, PL10 1HX Tel: +44 (0)1752 822105 Email: info@tamarcruising.com Website: http://www.tamarcruising.com Cruises from the Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Plymouth around the dockyard to see warships. Along the River Tamar and River Yealm. Ferry lands at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. Crownhill Fort Castle/Fort, Plymouth Address: Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth, PL6 5BX Tel: +44 (0)1752 793754 Fax: +44 (0)1752 770065 Email: info@crownhillfort.co.uk Website: http://www.crownhillfort.co.uk Plymouth's best kept secret - Most people hardly notice Crownhill Fort as they go past, it is so well concealed from the outside world and this was exactly the intention when it was built in the 1860s. You can learn the story of the fort and climb the ramparts with their commanding views. Brought back to life with sound effects and a daily cannon firing you will love the unrestricted access to all parts of the fort and the rabbit warren of passages and tunnels waiting to be discovered and explored. Theatre Royal Theatre, Plymouth Address: Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR Tel: +44 (0)1752 267222 Fax: +44 (0)1752 252546 Email: boxoffice@theatreroyal.com Website: http://www.theatreroyal.com The Theatre Royal Plymouth, enjoys a mixed programme of drama, musicals, ballet and opera in both the large theatre and the smaller studio. Produces major shows for national tours and the West End. Saltram Historic House/Palace, Plymouth Address: Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UH Tel: +44 (0)1752 333500 Fax: +44 (0)1752 336474 Email: saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: http://www.nationaltrust.co.uk Magnificent George II mansion complete with original contents, set in landscaped park. Fine period furniture, ceramics and silver, many portraits by Reynolds, Adam interiors. New restaurant opens in July 2005. Garden with Orangery and follies. Art gallery in garden.

Plymouth Accommodation

Devonshire Guest House 22 Lockyer Road Mannamead PLYMOUTH Devon PL3 4RL England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 20.00 GBP Devonshire Guest House A friendly family-run Guest House with personal attention of the resident proprietors. The Devonshire Guest House has a reputation for friendliness and comfort. We aim to make your stay with us a happy and enjoyable one, and look forward to inviting you back in times to come. Perhaps even with some new friends. We are close to all the City's amenities, and are ideally situated on all major bus, and rail routes. Easy access to the rest of Devon and Cornwall. The Dudley Hotel 42 Sutherland Road Mutley PLYMOUTH Devon PL4 6BN England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 22.00 GBP Tel: 01752 668322 A small warm, comfortable family run Hotel. Situated in the heart of the historic City of Plymouth, close to the Railway Station, University and City Centre. It is not far from Plymouth Hoe, the Ferry port and Mayflower steps. Built in 1887 as an elegant home for a businessman, it has been a small hotel since 1978. The Dudley has an enviable reputation for a high standard of cleanliness and comfort. We have been awarded Four Diamonds by both the English Tourist Board and the AA. Cranbourne Hotel 278-282 Citadel Road The Hoe PLYMOUTH Devon PL1 2PZ England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 20.00 GBP Tel: 01752 263858 A family run hotel, comprising 37 rooms, near the city centre, Barbican and Hoe areas. Pets welcome Bar available and small lounge area Lock up car park available Price includes Full English breakfast (early birds catered for from 6:30!) Citadel House 55 Citadel Road The Hoe PLYMOUTH Devon PL1 3AU England Tel: 01752 661712 Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 20.00 GBP This long established AA recommended Guest House has been under the same management for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on the friendliness of our staff. You will be made most welcome and we will do everything we can to make your stay with us comfortable and memorable, nothing being too much trouble The Avalon Guest House 167 Citadel Road The Hoe Plymouth Devon PL1 2HU England Guesthouse Price Single From : 22.00 GBP Tel: 01752 668127 Situated close to the Seafront, Historic Barbican, Brittany Ferry Terminal, Train and Coach Station and excellent shopping facilities of the City Centre. Joe and Louse personally ensure that your stay with is friendly, relaxed and comfortable starting the day with a full English breakfast.

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