Things To Do near Bovisand Pier
Plymouth The Royal Citadel, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Fortress dominating the high ground between Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe ‘English Heritage Plymouth Royal Citadel. A bastioned artillery fortress. Construction of the Royal Citadel, designed by King Charles II’s (r. 1660-85) engineer Sir Bernard de Gomme, began in 1665 during the S...
Langdon Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Big rock, shingle and sand beach at Wembury Bay Whilst it's not marked on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL20 'South Devon' map, Langdon Beach is a big rock, shingle and sand beach running pretty much from Wembury Point around to Wembury Beach by Wembury in South Devon. Out at sea is the distinctiv...
Plymouth Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Iconic Plymouth landmark This iconic landmark building on Plymouth Hoe was designed by John Smeaton. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy awesome views of Plymouth, Plymouth Sound, South Devon and East Cornwall. ‘This Lighthouse was built between 1756 and 1759 on the Eddystone...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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 Mayflower Steps and the Pilgrim Fathers, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Famous steps from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America The Pilgrim Fathers left for America in 1620 from the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth. They sailed on a boat called the Mayflower. The steps lead from the quayside down to where the ship would have been harboured. Originally...
Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Superb visitor centre telling the story of the Pilgrim Fathers The Mayflower Visitor Centre is a superb museum and visitor centre telling the story of the Pilgrim Fathers' journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts in America. The Pilgrim Fathers formed the first permanent colony in New England...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do in South Devon when it rains. We list ideas below by theme and then location. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. &...
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
The largest aquarium in the UK The UK’s biggest aquarium and one of the Westcountry’s best visitor attractions, the National Marine Aquarium is situated by Sutton Harbour. Essential visiting when on holiday in Plymouth or the surrounding area. The National Marine Aquarium has the largest v...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 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...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
South Devon is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. It's packed with visitor attractions. We list some of the best below. Major South Devon holiday attractions Plymouth National Marine Aquarium. Located by Sutton Harbour and Plymouth's historic Barbican overlooking Plym...
Plymouth Barbican, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Famous west side of Plymouth's historic Sutton Harbour Plymouth Barbican is the west side of the city's historic Sutton Harbour from where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to Plymouth, Massachusetts in America. It's a remarkbale place. Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake,...
Plymouth Elizabethan House, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
A restored sixteenth century sea Captain's house Plymouth Elizabethan House is a restored sixteenth century sea Captain's house located in the narrow and cobbled New Street in Plymouth Barbican. 'Today, the Elizabethan House at 32 New Street, The Barbican is a rare surviving example of its time a...
Elizabethan Gardens, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Wonderful, compact garden in the heart of Plymouth's most popular tourist sector New Street arcs from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Its narrow, cobbled street is lined with superb buildings including the Elizabethan House. Just up the road from the Elizabehtan House are the wonderful, compact&...
Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
England's oldest working distillery Visit England’s oldest working gin distillery! ‘Plymouth Gin Distillery is one of the South West’s best-kept secrets. The Distillery has been making award-winning Plymouth Gin to an original recipe since 1793, and our medieval building – including the R...