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 Life on the ocean wave |
Mayflower Marina Richmond Walk Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS United Kingdom +44 1752 60 6707 |
This company offer 'a one stop shop for all your yachting needs'. On site they have electrical and electronic engineers, a marine engineer and a surveyor, as well as access to highly skilled local craftmen if you wish to buy a new boat, or are having problems with your current yacht. They also offer yacht charter around the Southwest in a range of yachts from 26-50 feet, as well as eight berth catamarans and a range of the superb new Dufour Classic yachts which feature large cockpits, comfortable well equipped accommodation and superlative sailing ability. Contact them for prices and availability of charter boats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The gateway to France and Spain |
Millbay Docks Plymouth, Devon PL1 3EW United Kingdom http://WWW.brittany-ferries.com |
The ferry port is in Millbay Docks and during the summer there is a regular service to both France and Spain, ferries leaving Plymouth for Roscoff at least twice a day from March until October. The day crossing lasts six hours and the overnight ferry takes seven hours. The ferry to Santander in Spain takes 24 hours. There is no service between the middle of November and the middle of March, but during the remaining nine months of the year there is at least a weekly service. They run a range of short breaks and special interest holidays, golf enthusiasts being particularly well catered for. They also run day trips to France so you can take advantage of the low duty on alcohol and cigarettes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Blackberry path |
Cremyll Plymouth, Cornwall PL10 1HZ United Kingdom +44 1752 82 2236 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This is a lovely walk along the eastern side of Plymouth Sound. First catch the foot ferry from Stonehouse to Cremyll in Cornwall. Arriving at Cremyll, take the path which runs along the side of Plymouth Sound through Mount Edgcombe Country Park. The first site you will come to is the old battery, defending the entrance to the port of Devonport. Follow the path though the country park until you come to Fort Picklecombe, another of the Palmerston forts, now converted into flats. The path climbs up a small hill and in September this is a good area for blackberries. The path now continues into Kingsand. The return trip can either by bus or back the way you came. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Owned by sailors, for sailors |
Ocean Quay Richmond Walk Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS United Kingdom +44 1752 55 6633 http://www.mayflowermarina.co.uk/ |
This deep water marina has a long-established reputation. It is sheltered, secure, and close to the centre of Plymouth. Its location on the banks of the River Tamar affords a view of Mount Edgecumbe, in beautiful Cornwall. There are opportunities for cruising the south coast of England, or crossing to the Channel Islands, Brittany or Ireland. Plymouth Sound and its nearby rivers also provides very good sailing. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff friendly. This marina is owned by sailors, for sailors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 16th century splendour |
Cremyl Plymouth, Cornwall PL10 1HZ United Kingdom +44 1752 82 2236 |
This magnificent house, set in an 800 acre country park, was finished in 1553 and restored by the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe by 1964. The Tudor house has warm red stone walls and is beautifully furnished with family possessions, including paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 16th century tapestries and 18th century Plymouth and Chinese porcelain. Beside the house is the Earl's Garden, created in the 18th century, containing colourful flowers and some very rare trees, including a 400 year old lime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flumes and waves |
Millbay Road Plymouth, Devon PL1 3LF United Kingdom +44 1752 22 2200 |
This is a place for water fun rather than serious swimming. Children love the waves and waterfalls, the marooned galleon and the simulated beach. There is a foaming jacuzzi, but this is for adults only. For the brave of all ages there are several water slides, one of which takes you right outside the building. Phone for session times. If you are still feeling energetic there's also a skating rink in the building, plus bars, bistro, ice-cream parlor, snack bar and a cafeteria. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second oldest house |
Finewell Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2AD United Kingdom +44 17 5266 1414 |
The second oldest house in Plymouth, it was built by Thomas Yogge in 1498. It is a fine limestone building with granite door and window frames, and a galleried courtyard. In the past it has been a dwelling house, a warehouse, a wine store and a bacon factory. But it has now belonged to St Andrew's Church since the 1920s. It is used with the adjoining Abbey Hall to accommodate their youth groups, and is let out to community groups. The church lets out the bottom floor to Tanners, one of Plymouth's highest quality restarants. The building also houses the famous 28 foot Plymouth Tapestry, with its 2,250,000 stitches, some of which were added by royalty. It took four and a half years to complete, and is well worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Foot ferries and cool cruises |
Cremyll Plymouth, Cornwall PL10 1HX United Kingdom +44 1752 82 2105 |
There has been a crossing of the Tamar from Stonehouse in Plymouth to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall since the 12th century - Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Admiral Nelson are sure to have used it. Tamar Cruising doesn't go back that far, but they do operate the only ferry to make this crossing nowadays. It a passenger-only ferry and starts up before 7am on weekday mornings. They also run many cool cruises from the Mayflower Steps on Plymouth's Barbican. The Plymouth Sound I is a fine Waterbus vessel, built for comfort and enjoyment, which will take you out on the water to see the Sound, the Dockyard and Warships, a four hour cruise to Calstock, the River Yealm and many other local sites. Another favourite is the Barbeque Cruise, which lands at Mount Edgcumbe for a barbeque after cruising in local waters. They have several other vessels, all well equipped for wedding and other celebrations, or even a party disco. Review © 2007, Wcities |