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 All you ever wanted to know about Dartmoor |
The Square Plymouth, Devon PL20 6QF United Kingdom +44 1822 890414 http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk |
Princetown, the site of one of England's most notorious prisons, built by French prisoners during the Napoleonic wars, is at the centre of Dartmoor. The High Moorland Centre is housed in the old prison officers' mess. This centre provides a mine of information about the moor and its activities, with many of the exhibits designed to enable people with a sensory handicap to gain full benefit from the centre. There is also a regular exhibition programme with the art and photography of many local people exhibited. Souvenirs and hiking gear are also for sale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Mayflower photo shoot |
Island House The Barbican Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LS United Kingdom +44 1752 30 4849 |
This Tourist Information Centre can be found right by the harbour on the Barbican. The building that houses it dates from about 1590. Tradition says that some of the Pilgrim Fathers lodged here the night before they boarded their ship at what is now known as the Mayflower Steps, just across the road on the harbour side. Outside on the wall is a plaque that lists the names of everyone who sailed on the Mayflower, so it makes a popular visitor stop and photo shoot. Inside you can pick up information on the attractions of Plymouth and the surrounding area, restaurants and accommodation. You can also book tickets here for many attractions, which will save you queuing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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Listed building |
Lower Fore Street Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6J United Kingdom +44 1752 84 4846 |
This listed building used to be a Market House in the eighteenth century, when it had an assembly room on its first floor that was known as the Long Room. It was rebuilt in 1774 and 1775 and finished by 1780. These dates are shown on two rainwater heads on the south side of the building. It has large granite pillars at the front, which supported the upper floors when the lower area was an open market. The upper building shows its splendid coat of arms; the arms of the Duke of Cornwall forming the seal which was used as a warrant to confirm the rights of Saltash over the River Tamar. This fine building is available for hire by contacting the Town Council. 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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