Plymouth - Things to do

Plymouth is situated in the heart of the SW Peninsula – the UK’s favourite holiday destination. Plymouth city itself offers a rich combination of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a fast changing city environment.

Plymouth is surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor to the north, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Hams to the East and the unspoilt beauty of Cornwall to the west.

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Main attractions in and around Plymouth include:

• Barbican & Maritime History
  The Barbican is the tourist centre of Plymouth. A maze of intricate narrow streets, and fine examples of Tudor buildings, many of them now shops, restaurants and pubs.
• Plymouth Hoe
  Just a short walk away from the Barbican, where Francis Drake played bowls as the Spanish Armada approached, you can marvel at one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world and absorb 400 years of history at the award winning Plymouth Dome.
• Plymouth Gin
  Enjoy a tour and sample the renowned Plymouth Gin at this historic distillery.
• Various cinemas and theatres including Warner Village Multiplex cinema, ABC cinemas, Vue – Barbican leisure centre.
• Theatre Royal
  The Theatre Royal is one of the highlights of English regional theatre. Opened in 1982, it has become one of the major venues for drama, ballet, opera and musicals.
• Marine Aquarium
  The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research.
• Plymouth Pavilions
  Performance venue, ice skating rink and swimming pool.
• The Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
  This impressive museum houses a wide variety of collections covering the fine and decorative arts, natural history and human history.
• Plymouth tourism board has a dedicated website for visitors to the city, including accommodation, highlights, attractions, events, activities, conferences, eating, entertainment and a gallery of the city.
• Plymouth has a myriad of bars and clubs. Things to do also include sailing, marinas, Scylla diving, Golf (St Mellion), football and rugby.
• Places to visit close by include: Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram, Buckland Abbey, Cotehele.
• South Devon Cruises
  Enjoy a private boat charter on the stunningly beautiful River Dart onboard the spacious and stylish Admirals Tender.

Plymouth is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery in England; Cornwall to the west, Dartmoor to the north and South Hams to the east.

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South Hams
The South Hams of South Devon is an area of exceptional beauty and contrast with river estuaries, rolling hills and thatched cottages surrounding the lovely old towns of Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Modbury and Ivybridge and pretty villages that abound in the South Hams district of South Devon.

Dartmoor
Whether walking and exploring the rugged Dartmoor landscape with its great granite Tors and Dartmoor Ponies, climbing, letterboxing, horse riding, golfing, or just having a very relaxing break. Dartmoor has it, all 368 square miles of it.

Cornwall
Cornwall has the mildest climate in Britain, spring comes early, and autumn lingers longer. Relax, unwind and enjoy Cornish beaches, scenery and history. Things to do and visit include: Eden Project, Heligan Gardens, Surfing, Rick Stein at Padstow, Lands End and picturesque coves.

 

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