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 Automobiles through the ages |
Cornwall's Motor Museum, Old Mill St. Stephen Plymouth, Cornwall PL26 7RX United Kingdom +44 1726 82 3092 |
This unique motor museum offers exhibitions of over fifty vehicles, dating from 1904 to classic cars of the sixties, such as Bentley and Aston Martin. Bikers will be familiar with the Vincent and BSA. Here you can see automobilia through the ages, and relive a lifestyle through excellent videos. If you have ever wanted a carburettor for your beloved Riley, a wheel hub cap for a nineteen twenties Morgan, or just wondered what a piston engine looks like, there are parts for sale in the permanent auto jumble. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Entertainment and More! |
Barbican Approach Plymouth PL4 0LG United Kingdom http://www.barbican-leisure.co... |
Barbican Leisure Park has something for everyone. The whole family will enjoy their countless offerings. For the kids, be sure to check out Tenpin bowling lanes. Couples like to dine at one of the restaurants such as Old Orleans, Frankie & Benny's, or Nando's Chicken Restaurant. For outings with friends, be sure to catch the latest flick at Vue Cinemas or stop at one of Oceana's bars and nightclubs. Whether in Plymouth for business or pleasure, a stop at the Barbican should be on your itinerary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy your fitness routine |
Barbican Leisure Park Coxside Plymouth, Devon PL4 0LG United Kingdom +44 1752 26 5355 http://www.cannonsclubs.co.uk |
Situated in the newly developed Barbican Leisure Park is this modern and well-equipped health club, which is part of the Cannons Health Club chain. The facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, exercises studio, sauna, steam and spa, beauty treatment rooms, crèche, as well as a bar and lounge for that after session drink. The club is only open to members, but there is a range of membership packages available, including temporary membership. The cost of full membership ranges from £36 to £78 per month and there is also a joining fee of between £75 and £150. For full details and to book a session, contact reception. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock pools |
Mothercombe Near Yelmpton Plymouth, Devon PL8 ILB United Kingdom |
On days when Mothecombe Private Beach is closed the Coastguard's Beach is available, although there is a long climb up to the car park (£1.80). At high tide there is not much beach, but as the tide falls large amounts of sand are exposed. At low tide it is possible to wade across to Wonwell Beach. Swimming in the sea is not advisable, but at low tide there are rock pools. Ice creams can be bought from a small shop in the parking area, but there are no other facilities in the area. 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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Fascinating load of rubbish |
The Ride Plymouth, Devon PL97JA United Kingdom +44 1752 48 2392 http://www.tghvc.co.uk |
This is an educational exhibition, but you'd never realise that if you went by the excited clamour of children enjoying themselves. This is the UK's first leisure-based sustainable waste education exhibition and well worth seeing. But not just seeing, as this is a fully interactive establishment. There's a giant hamster wheel which you must turn fast enough to fill and empty a waste bin equivalent to a week's worth of the half a tonnes of rubbish we each produce every year. All the challenges on the ground floor are just as noisy and exhausting, but great fun. The first floor has many arcade style games which will keep the most active visitors busy for ages. There are computers, a video room and the Riverside Cafe for when your energy runs out. Don't miss this unusual museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bronze Age hut circle |
Challacombe Dartmoor Plymouth, Devon PL20 United Kingdom +44 1822 890414 |
This is the best preserved of the reputed 2,000 sites of prehistoric life to be found on Dartmoor. Settlements were usually found in groups of thatched huts within a stone wall to keep livestock in and wild animals out. At Grimspound the ruined stone wall encloses an area of nearly four acres, with the remains of 24 huts and some cattle pens. The doors are all on the south side to catch the sun and keep out the cold winds that blew from the north. It is very evocative to stand within the ruins of these huts and realize that people lived here 3,000 years ago, weaving, spinning, making pottery and herding animals. It's definitely a spot not to be missed by the serious traveler. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cornwall's grandest house |
Lanhydrock Plymouth, Cornwall PL30 5AD United Kingdom +44 1208 7 3320 |
The grandest house in Cornwall, Lanhydrock dates back to 1620 when a square plan house was built. Of this house only the magnificent granite gatehouse survives as it was. Today it is mainly the fine 19th century house that visitors see, with 49 rooms on show, giving an extraordinary glimpse into the life of a Victorian country house, including the state rooms, the children's nursery wing and the fascinating warren of kitchens, larders and sculleries "below stairs". The house can be seen in the movies The Three Muskateers and Twelth Night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular Cornish gardens |
Lanhydrock Plymouth, Cornwall PL30 5AD United Kingdom +44 1208 7 3320 |
Lanhydrock is set in 450 acres of woods and parkland running down to the River Fowey, and is lovely in all seasons. Formal Victorian gardens surround the house, and climbing the hillside are 30 acres of wooded higher gardens with a superb collection of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias, making a glorious spring display, plus other rare trees and shrubs. There is a unique circular herbaceous garden and a famous avenue of ancient beech and sycamore trees runs down towards the Fowey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secluded cove |
Mothercombe Plymouth, Devon PL8 ILB United Kingdom +44 1752 830253 |
Mothecombe is a private beach owned by the Fleet Estate, open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only. The beach has good clean sand and is safe for swimming. At either side of the beach there are rocks with rock pools inhabited by all manner of sea creatures. Between April and the end of September there is no parking on the road but the Fleet Estate provide a field for parking. Ice creams can be bought from a small shop in the parking area, but there are no other facilities in the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sylvan walks |
Plym Bridge Road Plymouth, Devon PL7 8BD United Kingdom |
Today Plym Bridge is a quiet and tranquil place, but one hundred years ago it was at the centre of local industry. China clay and granite were mined and transported down to Plymouth by rail. The area is justly popular with Plymothians as well as visitors as there is a choice of walks either by the river or along the cycle path. Either way the visitor will have a refreshing walk. The observant walker may find a trace of the old canal, which pre-dated the railway. The National Trust maintains the whole area and access is free. At the end of your walk you can refresh with an ice cream bought from a mobile van in the car parks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where to go, what to see |
Plymouth Discovery Centre Crabtree Plymouth, Devon PL3 6RN United Kingdom +44 1752 26 6030 |
This large tourist information centre is situated on the edge of town, next door to Sainsbury's at the busy Marsh Mills roundabout. Inside you can pick up information on the attractions of Plymouth and the surrounding area, restaurants, accommodation and local events. You can also book tickets here for many attractions, which will save you queuing. There are souvenirs on sale here too, so you can pick up those Devon tea towels or Plymouth tee shirts. There is also a good selection of books about the local area and its long maritime history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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George II mansion |
Plympton Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH United Kingdom +44 1752 33 3500 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
A remarkable George II mansion whose landscaped park overlooks the Plym estuary, Robert Adam worked here on two occasions to create the magnificent state rooms. There are gorgeous Adam ceilings throughout, and three rooms have exquisite hand painted Chinese wallpaper. The original contents also include Chippendale furniture, Wedgwood ceramics and many portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Angelica Kaufman. A very popular feature is the Great Kitchen, where authentic 18th century banquets are sometimes prepared. Saltram is often seen on film and TV and was Norland Park in the film Sense & Sensibility. A spectacular Jazz Picnic is held here every summer. Admission: adult £6, child £3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landscaped park with ha-ha |
Plympton Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH United Kingdom +44 1752 33 3500 |
There's much to enjoy at Saltram, with beautiful gardens near the house and many walks through the 18th century landscaped parkland. Here you can explore the orangery and the garden follies, which include Fanny's Bower and the Castle; follow the tree trail to identify some of the many magnificent specimen trees, and walk by the river. There's an art gallery in what was the private chapel for the family, a licensed restaurant in the house and tearooms and gift shop in the stables. Visiting the parkland is free, and a great place for dog-walking. There is a shaded "dog park" near the stable block entrance, with dog bins installed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Knitted breakfasts and a 10 tonne rhino |
Plymouth Discovery Centre Crabtree Plymouth, Devon PL3 6RN United Kingdom +44 1752 26 6030 |
One of the best ways to see Plymouth's waterfront area is on foot. The City council have laid out a way-marked path from Admirals Hard in the west to Jennycliff in the east, which is an inner city part of the South West Coastal Path. The distance of the walk is 10 miles (14 km) and follows the coastline as closely as possible. Along the route you will meet famous characters from history, visit parts of Plymouth not usually visited by tourists and find special pubs and cafes. The city council has produced a guidebook and also audiotapes, in English, French and German, to help you enjoy your walk. They explain the features you'll see on the way, like a knitted full English breakfast and a lump of gold bullion. These are available from Plymouth Tourist Information Centre. Watch out for the 10 tonne rhino... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unspoilt beach |
Kingston Near Modbury Plymouth, Devon TQ7 5QD United Kingdom |
Wonwell Beach, on the east side of the Erme estuary, has large areas of sand at low tide, but at high tide there is limited space. Access to the beach is from a small road on which you can park. There are no shops or any other facilities. Despite this lack it is one of the best beaches in the area. It is not a swimmers' beach but is great for children to play on, as there is always a lot of space when the tide is out. Access is quite good and it is possible to get a baby buggy onto the beach without too much trouble. Review © 2007, Wcities |