Things To Do near Plymouth Barbican
Plymouth Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Art Deco glory and modern swimming pool ‘Tinside Lido is now faithfully restored to its former art deco glory, but with all the facilities you would expect of a modern swimming pool. There is a large outdoor salt water pool and a sun bathing terrace. Refreshments are available and picnics...
Plymouth Drake Circus, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
One of the Westcountry's top shopping attractions Located between Plymouth City Centre, the University of Plymouth and Sutton Harbour, Drake Circus is one of the Westcountry's top shopping attractions. Many of the UK's leading retailers have stores in the shopping centre. There are plenty of plac...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Plymouth Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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 College of Art and Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Plymouth's only independent cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema sits in the Plymouth College of Art's campus. It's Plymouth's only independent cinema. Note that the cinema moved from Plymouth Arts Centre on Looe Street in 2019. Location of Plymouth Arts Cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema is s...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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. 1 mile 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...
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Superb views of Plymouth and Plymouth Sound Mount Batten is located across the water from Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Mount Batten Breakwater juts out into the water providing awesome views of the city and bay. Take the ferry that runs between Plymouth Barbi...
The Box/Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
The Box replaces Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Located across the road from the University of Plymouth, it's under development so isn't open to the public.
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Historical landmark offering great views of Plymouth ‘The large circular tower in front of you is thought to have been built between about 1646 and 1652, probably in response to the threat of war with the Dutch. It was named after William Batten, who had commanded the Parliamentary navy in Plym...
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Offers an extraordinary range of watersports in and around Plymouth Sound Located on the coast of Plymouth Sound. Offers the full English breakfast of watersports. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, coasteering, gorge walking, dinghy sailing, keelbo...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile 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...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth Batten Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and superb views. The beach looks out across Plymouth Sound to Plymouth Breakwater and C...
Plymouth South West Coast Path Walk, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
The South West Coast Path at Plymouth Plymouth is arguably the best located city in the UK. Stand on Plymouth Hoe and you'll see the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines by Plymouth Sound. It's one of the Westcoutry's most famous views. You can follow these coastlines on the South West C...
Rum Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 1 mile away)
Compact rock, shingle and sand beach near Mount Batten Rum Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. It sits below Jennycliff and Jennycliff Cafe. Note that there's a large car parking area just south east of the beach although we'd r...