Things To Do near Strete Gate Beach (Slapton Sands)
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Plymouth's famous waterfornt area Plymouth Hoe is a famous waterfront area in Plymouth providing stunning views across Plymouth Sound to sections of the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. Location of Plymouth Hoe We've positioned Plymouth Hoe on Google maps so zoom in on th...
Plymouth Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Beaches lining Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines People often search for information on beaches in and around Plymouth. There are a number of small beaches on the Plymouth foreshore. Larger beaches line Plymouth Sound. Some of the best local beaches are a little furt...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Impressive architecture and sculptures If you're exploring central Plymouth, we'd recommend wandering around the University of Plymouth campus. There's impressive architecture and some top sculptures. The university offers a very different vibe to the touristy Sutton Harbour area or the busy Plym...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
One of Plymouth's most famous inhabitants and first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue is located on Plymouth Hoe, close to Plymouth Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plymouth Hoe is said to be where Francis Drake was playi...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Huge bay by Plymouth flanked by the South Devon and East Cornwall coastline Also known as The Sound, Plymouth Sound is a bay by Plymouth arcing from Wembury through Plymouth Hoe to Penlee Point in Cornwall. It contains Plymouth Breakwater and Drake's Island. Plymouth Sound can be approa...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Warren Point, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Great beach walk with views Warren Point is at the north eastern end of the sand spit that pushes out from Dawlish Warren into the mouth of the Exe Estuary. It provides superb views of the estuary, Exmouth and start of the Dorset and East Devon Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site which is commo...
Exe Estuary and Exmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Ferries in the Exe Estuary and from Exmouth Ferries run from numerous places in the Exe Estuary. These include Starcross, The Turf pub, Topsham and Exmouth. Starcross/Exmouth Ferry A ferry runs between Starcross and Exmouth. In Starcross, head for the railway station. Cross the...
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Brilliant waterside park by Plymouth Royal William Yard At Plymouth, the River Tamar runs through the Hamoaze towards Plymouth Sound. Where the water channel narrows are Devil's Point and Wilderness Point. Devil's Point is on the Plymouth/Devon side of the water. Wilderness Point is on the Mount...
Plymouth Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Plymouth's foodie destination Plymouth Royal William Yard is an impressive redevelopment of an early nineteenth century 'victualling yard'. Clearly, Plymouth was an immensely important naval base. The Royal Navy needed supplies. Food, drink and other supplies were stored in Royal William Yar...
Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Magnificent house and country park on the west side of Plymouth Mount Edgcumbe is a magnificent house and country park across the water from Plymouth Royal William Yard. To explore, take the Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry. Ferries also run from Plymouth Barbican. Location of Mou...
Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 24 miles away)
Ferry connecting Plymouth Royal William Yard to Mount Edgcumbe and the East Cornwall coast Runs between Admiral’s Hard at Stonehouse by Royal William Yard and Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Landing at Cremyll. The Edgcumbe Arms and Mount Edgcumbe are by the ferry landing in Cremyll. Loc...