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Plymouth is a dynamic modern city, seasoned by its maritime history. Outstanding scenic beauty combines with a lively contemporary lifestyle, vibrant
 Steeped in history |
Tourist Information Centre Island House, Southside Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LR United Kingdom |
Step back in time as you walk along the harbourside and through the two oldest streets of Plymouth. See the real Elizabethan House in New Street, and tour the 200 year old Plymouth Gin distillery. The Mayflower Steps are a must, to see where the Pilgrims embarked in 1620. You'll find them at the entrance of Sutton Harbour, which you will find filled with small craft of all kinds. Visit the Island Tourist Information Centre and discover the Barbican's history. This small harbourside area has some very fine restaurants and shops which offer a wide range of goods, from local art and antiques to crystal and crafts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Honey, tonic wine and stained glass |
Buckfastleigh Plymouth TQ11 0EE United Kingdom +44 1364 645 500 http://www.buckfast.org.uk |
Founded in Saxon times by King Canute, dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539, Buckfast was re-established by Benedictines from France in 1882. The present buildings, including the enormous church, were built by the monks, no more than nine at any one time, and completed in 1932 - truly a labour of love as well as an edifice of great beauty. Famous for their beekeeping, tonic wine and stained glass, the monks welcome visitors to enjoy the Abbey gardens, church, restaurant and various shops, including one in the mill which sells the unique produce of other monasteries around Europe. They sell a wide variety of products, including wines, beers and cordials; cosmetics; linens; food such as biscuits, cakes and cheeses, as well as beeswax and religious items. There is also a retreat facility and venue for conferences and lectures, such as the popular Time Team talk by Mick Aston. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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 Encapsulating Plymouth's history |
33 St. Andrews Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2AX United Kingdom +44 1752 30 4381 / +44 1752 30 4774 |
Close to the historic Barbican is a four-storey Jacobean town house, now an enchanting museum which encapsulates the history of Plymouth. The Merchant's House was built in 1608 for one William Parker, a privateer, friend of Sir Francis Drake, and Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Each floor of the house tells a different story. Discover how the Great Western Railway and Isambard Kingdom Brunel's railway bridge were constructed. See a Victorian schoolroom, or learn about the growth of trade in the Tailor Room. Social inequalities are vividly portrayed in the Rich Man's Room, and you can share the experiences of local people during the Blitz, and the rebuilding of their devastated city. The top floor is given over to Park Pharmacy Trust, a fascinating time capsule of pharmaceutical history. Here you can see carboys in amber, yellow, red and blue (the apothecary's elements), herbal remedies, shampoos, preparations and perfumes. 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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Sensory history of Plymouth |
The Hoe Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PA United Kingdom +44 1752 60 0608 |
This is the quickest and most interesting way to learn about the two most important periods of Plymouth's history: the Elizabethan era and the Second World War. Step back in time with the aid of high-tech gizmos, to the sights, sounds and even smells of history. You can travel with Drake, Cook and the Pilgrim Fathers on their voyages; see the troops gather to protect Plymouth in the Civil War siege and witness the destruction the Luftwaffe wrought upon the city. In the observation gallery you can use TV cameras and zoom in on ships in the Sound, or use the computers to compile naval data. The gift shop is a great lure to children and there is also a small café. All in all, a fascinating experience. Admission: adult £4, OAP £3.40, child £2.60, family £12.30 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Yachts, ferries and fishing boats |
The Sound Plymouth, Devon PL1 United Kingdom +44 1752 26 4849 http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/hom... |
Plymouth Sound is one of the world's great natural harbours, made even safer when the Breakwater was built by French prisoners-of-war in the 1800s. This structure, made out of 4 million tons of limestone and granite, is 1600 metres long and 80 feet deep. Just off Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is Drake's Island. Rising to 100 feet above the water, it covers an area of about six acres. It was originally a religious settlement named St Nicholas Island, after the patron saint of sailors. It has also been a state prison, a military arsenal and an adventure centre. There is always something to see on the Sound, with hordes of yachts and pleasure boats, naval and merchant ships, Brittany Ferries and local fishing boats crossing the stretch of water. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dramatic 17th century fort |
Plymouth Hoe Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PA United Kingdom http://www.britevents.com/even... |
King Charles II commissioned the building of the Citadel, a dramatic fort with a fine baroque gateway, on Plymouth Hoe in 1665. Originally designed as a conventional star-shaped fortress, it was later extended to take in Drake's Fort, including some of the Tudor gateways, and mounted 152 guns. It is still in use today. Tickets can be bought from at Plymouth Dome below Smeaton's Tower on the Hoe. Admission: adult £3, child £2, senior £2.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plymouth's nearest neighbour |
Saltash Town Council Guildhall Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6J United Kingdom +44 1752 84 4846 |
The first place you visit when you cross the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall is the ancient town of Saltash, which has been a royal Borough since 1216. Much of the old town was destroyed by the Luftwaffe in the Second World War, but some of the old town remains and can be seen by travelling the Saltash Heritage Trail. Besides its two famous bridges you could visit Mary Newman's Cottage; the museum; the fine Guildhall; Elliot's Shop; the chapel of St. Nicholas and St. Faith and the fascinating Waterside area with its fine mural on the side of the Union Inn. Trematon Castle, two miles away, and the 180 acre leisure complex of the China Fleet Club are worth a visit, as is the Saltash Shopping Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two hundred and fifty year old lighthouse |
The Hoe Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PA United Kingdom +44 1752 60 0608 |
If you are wondering about the bright blue, giant edifice that currently dominates Plymouth Hoe, don't worry. The red and white candy stripes of Smeaton's Tower are still there beneath it. In 1759 the interlocking stones of Smeaton's Lighthouse were first transported out from Millbay Harbour to the Eddystone Rocks, where the lighthouse stood for more than 120 years. In 1882 a fault was discovered in the rocks below. So they dismantled the lighthouse, took it back to Plymouth and re-erected it on the Hoe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A thousand years of worship |
Royal Parade Plymouth, Devon PL1 2AD United Kingdom +44 1752 66 1414 http://www.standrewschurch.org.uk |
St Andrew's Anglican Church has been active on its present site since the 11th century. Notable amongst its previous worshippers are Catherine of Aragon, Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Captain Bligh and Sir Francis Chichester. It was almost completely destroyed in WW2 but was beautifully restored, including some magnificent twentieth century stained glass windows, by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens. You can also see the place where Sir Francis Drake scratched a voyage plan on the wall. Stewards will be happy to show you round on weekdays and fill you in on nearly a thousand years of worshipping history. Or come and join in with one of the four Sunday services, reflecting both traditional and modern worship. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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