Things to do in and around Plymouth

The relaxing way to enjoy Plymouth

Plymouth is situated in the heart of the SW Peninsula – the UK’s favourite holiday destination. Plymouth city itself offers a rich combination of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a fast changing city environment.

Plymouth is surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor to the north, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Hams to the East and the unspoilt beauty of Cornwall to the west.

Main attractions in and around Plymouth include:

  • Barbican & Maritime History

    The Barbican is the tourist centre of Plymouth. A maze of intricate narrow streets, and fine examples of Tudor buildings, many of them now shops, restaurants and pubs.

  • Plymouth Hoe

    Just a short walk away from the Barbican, where Francis Drake played bowls as the Spanish Armada approached, you can marvel at one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world and absorb 400 years of history at the award winning Plymouth Dome.

  • Plymouth Gin

    Enjoy a tour and sample the renowned Plymouth Gin at this historic distillery.

  • Various cinemas and theatres including Warner Village Multiplex cinema, ABC cinemas, Vue – Barbican leisure centre.
  • Theatre Royal

    The Theatre Royal is one of the highlights of English regional theatre. Opened in 1982, it has become one of the major venues for drama, ballet, opera and musicals.

  • Marine Aquarium

    The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research.

  • Plymouth Pavilions

    Performance venue, ice skating rink and swimming pool.

  • The Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery

    This impressive museum houses a wide variety of collections covering the fine and decorative arts, natural history and human history.

  • Mount Batten Centre

    Watersports and Diving Centre located on the other side of Plymouth sound

  • The Domes

    An award winning visitor centre, see Plymouth through the ages.

  • Theatre Royal for good shows, many start here before running in the West End.
  • Drakes Circus – the new shopping centre, designed by the acclaimed architect David Mackay which opened in 2008.
  • Crownhill Fort.

Great places to eat in Plymouth!

Plymouth has many fine restaurants of all different cuisines; here are some that we have picked out for you.

The Artillery Tower
Website
www.artillerytower.co.uk
Style
Traditional
Telephone
01752 257610
Trattoria Pescatore
Website
www.trattoriapescatore.com
Style
Italian
Telephone
01752 600201
The Waterfront
Website
www.thewaterfront.org.uk
Style
Bar Food and A La Carte
Telephone
01752 226326
Bistro Bacchanalia
Website
www.suttonharbour.net
Style
Seafood
Telephone
01752 254879
Piermasters
Website
www.piermastersrestaurant.com
Style
Seafood
Telephone
01752 229345
Yukisan
Website
www.yukisan.co.uk
Style
Japenese
Telephone
01752 250240
Bella Italia
Website
www.bellaitalia.co.uk
Style
Italian
Telephone
01752 662143
Tanners
Website
www.tannersrestaurant.com
Style
A La Carte
Telephone
01752 252001
The Hoe Cantonese
Website
www.hoecantonese.com
Style
Chinese
Telephone
01752 661895
The Eastern Eye
Website
www.easterneyeplymouth.com
Style
Indian
Telephone
01752 262948
Rocky's
Website
www.rockysgrill.co.uk
Style
Steak House
Telephone
01752 227392
The Barbican Kitchen
Website
www.barbicankitchen.com
Style
Traditional
Telephone
01752 604448

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