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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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Acres of fun |
Alma Road Plymouth, Devon PL2 3DG United Kingdom |
This huge park is a great place for picnics, having many secluded spots bordered by hedges. The three children's play parks offer fun for all young children and there is a small skate ramp near the Alma Road entrance. There are numerous football pitches and also an extensive putting green where clubs can be hired, or you can bring your own. It's an excellent place for walking dogs and has lots of designated dog bins. The park also offers an adult size keep-fit trail with many pieces of apparatus all round the park. Together with Plymouth's largest diving pool, swimming pool and a sports complex, it's a great place to relax and play, whatever your age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent photographic spot |
Dartmoor Plymouth, Devon PL20 United Kingdom +44 1822 890414 |
This is one of the most beautiful spots on Dartmoor, where the East and West Dart rivers meet. It's a popular picnic and photographic site, with many interesting birds, as well as superb scenery. If you go upstream from the road bridge you'll find the remains of a clapper bridge, which is reputed to be 700-800 years old. There are several clapper bridges on the moor, clapper being the old name for a heap of stones. Amongst the bracken on the hillside to the east, you'll find the famous Coffin Stone. This is a natural boulder where coffins were rested on the journey to funerals at Widecombe. They would carve a cross and the deceased initials into the stone while the bearers imbibed liquid refreshment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Europe's largest marine engineering complex |
DML Ltd. Plymouth, Devon PL1 4SG United Kingdom +44 1752 60 5665 |
Devonport Dockyard is well known to sailors all around the world. It has been an outstanding marine center for more than 300 years and despite massive reductions, still has a workforce of over 4,000 people. Over half of its current work is involved in the refitting, refuelling and repair of nuclear powered submarines. After privatization, Devonport Management Limited (DML) bought the dockyard in 1997. They have improved efficiency and attracted commercial business, which now accounts for 30 per cent of their work. The most famous ship to have been refitted here must surely be the Royal Yacht Britannia, which came to Devonport for her last refit before retirement. Now many luxury vessels are being refitted and built here. There are tours of the Dockyard at regular intervals. 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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