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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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 Photo: liz townley |
 Photo: Dom Moore  |
 Photo: Val Garland |
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 Evangelical church |
Mutley Baptist Church Mutley Plain Plymouth, Devon PL4 6LB United Kingdom |
The Baptist Church is probably the largest and most imposing building in Mutley, currently undergoing a major facelift. City Baptist Church is a large evangelical church with a long history of service in the city of Plymouth. Three churches are now working together under the umbrella title of City Baptist Church: Mutley Baptist Church, Chaddlewood Community Baptist Church & Mount Wise Community Church. They 'aim to live as radical disciples of Jesus Christ, with a mission both local and global, seeking to extend the Kingdom of God through Biblical teaching, caring fellowship, living worship, ongoing evangelism and practical service.' Midweek events include housegroups covering all three congregations, and a programme of activities for people of all ages. 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 |
 Photo: Mike Grimes |
 Photo: Jennifer Swatton |
 Photo: LizRap |
 Photo: Keith Apps |
 Photo: Frances Foot |
 Photo: George Hawthorne |
 Photo: Keith Gough |
 Photo: Vaughan Brean |
 Photo: dave martin |
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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 |
 Photo: Steve Dent |
 Photo: Mark Robinson |
 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 |
 Photo: Richard and Gill Long |
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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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Progress and tradition successfully united |
Drake Circus Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AJ United Kingdom +44 1752 304 774 http://www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk |
Plymouth City Museum is centrally located, a few steps from Drake Circus. This traditional but innovative museum hosts prime historical research projects, workshops, lectures and evening and lunchtime concerts, mainly in the winter months. It presents touring displays of exceptionally high quality and striking exhibitions which focus on important events in social history. Permanent displays feature Natural History, art and artefacts, including Chinese and English Ceramics. There is something for everyone in this fascinating museum, from fun lovers to connoisseurs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make a delicious discovery |
Eastlake Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 1BA United Kingdom +44 1752 66 0997 http://www.plymouthcentralhall... |
This Methodist church, set in a large imposing building, is dedicated to serving the local community in a friendly and relaxed environment. To accomplish this they have added the Discovery Centre alongside, which comprises cafe, shop and prayer chapel for the use of shoppers and visitors. They also welcome visitors to their Sunday services and activities. At 11am they celebrate Morning Worship, during which the children can attend Junior Church or creche. There are two Sunday evening services. At 6:15p they hold Evening Praise, a time of traditional and contemporary worship, led by the Central Hall Singers, organ and piano. At 8pm is Celebration Praise, worship of a freer style where there is opportunity for prayer and ministry. There is also a Prayer Meeting at 5:45p each Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest Ahkenazi synagogue |
Plymouth Hebrew Congregation Synagogue Chambers, Catherine Street, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2AD United Kingdom +44 718 2261 7430 |
This is the oldest Ahkenazi Synagogue in the English speaking world, built on the site of a spring used for ritual washing. It was dedicated in 1762 and is in regular use to this day. The interior is striking, with beautiful windows, a gallery and lighting from a huge Victorian brass chandelier. Against the eastern wall is the only full-blooded Baroque Ark surviving in this country, complete with shadow painting of the Hebrew characters. There is now only a small but dedicated congregation worshipping at this orthodox synagogue, but regular tours are open to the general public. 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 |
 Photo: Graham Naylor |
 Photo: Adrian Ghiţă |
 Photo: Tahnia Roberts |
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Steam in the sauna |
Plymouth YMCA Cobourg Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 1SP United Kingdom +44 1752 60 4455 |
This multi-gym, sauna and fitness studio, located near the railway station and handy for the town centre, is open to both residents and visitors. Health conscious workers can nip out in their lunch hour for a workout, or go on their way home. For the novice, trained staff are on hand to advise on the best fitness programme. When you feel the flab is getting the better of you, have a go, it will do you good. There is a minimum booking time of 2 hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |