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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 |
 From desert to jungle - in Cornwall |
Bodelva Plymouth, Cornwall PL24 2SG United Kingdom +44 1726 81 1911 http://www.edenproject.com |
In a 50-metre deep crater, the size of 35 football pitches, are two gigantic geodesic conservatories—the largest in the world. Inside is the most ambitious environmental project that the UK has ever seen. Each biome is a wealth of different climate zones, from arid desert to steamy jungle, complete with thriving plants. Their mission is to promote the understanding of the vital relationship between people and plants and help us understand how to manage our resources responsibly. They use many fascinating displays to achieve this. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seven miles by steam |
Queen's Park Station Plymouth, Devon TQ4 6AF United Kingdom +44 1803 55 3760 |
Go back through history with a ride on this exciting steam railway through seven miles of delightful Devon countryside. You'll see the Torbay coast and the beautiful wooded slopes of the River Dart estuary. The railway also runs special trains, including "Thomas the Tank Engine" and the Santa Express. A special boat-link ticket lets you travel from Paignton to Kingswear, then take the passenger ferry to historical Dartmouth with its Naval College and castle. Here you can enjoy an hour cruising around the harbor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exploring Plymouth's heritage by water |
8 Anderton Rise Millbrook Plymouth, Cornwall PL10 1DA United Kingdom +44 1752 82 2797 |
The following cruises leave from Phoenix Wharf at regular times from May to October, depending on tide and weather: Calstock (4 hours), River Yealm (2 hours) and Devonport Dockyard (1 hour). The dockyard cruise leaves every 30 minutes from 10.45am onwards, and you'll get a good view of the historic Plymouth Hoe and the largest naval dockyard in Europe. Every afternoon a boat leaves for the Yealm estuary. Cruise though Plymouth Sound, enjoying views of Plymouth and beyond, marvel at the cliffs and seabirds on the Mew Stone and find peace in the picturesque Yealm estuary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open-top bus |
Plymouth Citybus Milehouse Plymouth, Devon PL3 4AA United Kingdom +44 1752 66 2271 |
This is a good way to explore Plymouth for people who want to see all the sights in one day. The open top bus tours visits all the popular landmarks including the Mayflower Steps, the Barbican, the Elizabethan House, Plymouth Gin, Plymouth Dome and the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe. Although the bus ride lasts for nearly an hour you may get off as often as you wish and spend time exploring each place. The bus runs every 30 minutes so you may rejoin the tour at regular intervals. Your bus ticket also offers you discounts at many local attractions, shops and restaurants. Prices:adult £6, senior/student £5, child(5-12) £2, family(2+4) £12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of mothers' ruin |
Southside Street (Blackfriars Distillery) Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LA United Kingdom +44 1752 665292 |
Although it is now known as Blackfriars Distilleries, none of the black cloaked monks ever had an establishment in Plymouth, not even in the 15th century when the distillery was started. So the origin of its name remains a mystery. The building was once used as a debtor's prison, a guildhall and it was the last place the Pilgrim Fathers met before starting their voyage to America. Today it is owned by Coats Distillery, which was founded in 1793, and is now home to the famous Plymouth Gin. There are tours of the distillery every day and the shop sells a full range of products guaranteed to cheer the most wintry day and remind you of the warmth of Plymouth. Why not try Sloe or Damson Gin or take home the famous Navy Strength Gin? 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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Beer, glorious beer |
Teign Road Osborne Park Plymouth, Devon TQ12 4AA United Kingdom +44 1626 334734 |
A hundred years ago there were thousands of malthouses in the UK. Now only a few remain and this one is the only traditional working malthouse open to the public. Malt is an ingredient in many things we consume every day, from Mars bars to drinks, biscuits and cereal. More importantly for many, it is the main raw ingredient in beer making. Here you can watch the brewing process, from barley to beer, using original Victorian machinery. Guided tours take about an hour, but you should allow for two hours in the Pay and Display car park. The tours, which include a sample of ale, finish at the Teignworthy Brewery, which brews over 7,200 pints of real ale each week from malt, hops, yeast and local Dartmoor water. There are many varieties of speciality bottles beers available in the shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |