Things To Do near Saltram (National Trust)
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 3 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 Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles 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 Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 3 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...
Bovisand Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Popular holiday park beach near Plymouth Head south of Plymouth to the Bovisand Bay and Wembury Point area of South Devon and you're in beach holiday territory. The most popular leisure beach in this area is Bovisand Beach. At low tide, it's a deep sand beach backing onto a holiday park....
Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Plymouth Sound fortifications Plymouth and Plymouth Sound are lined with fortifications. On the east side of Plymouth Sound, near the mouth of the bay, are Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Please note that these are *not* visitor attractions. Bovisand Fort, Bro...
Bovisand Pier, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Pier near the popular Bovisand Beach Bovisand Beach is a popular South Devon beach near Plymouth. It sits below a large car parking area by Bovisand Fort, Brownhill Battery and Staddon Fort. Bovisand Pier juts out into Plymouth Sound by Bovisand Fort. Location of Bovisand Pier...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Close to Plymouth and near the southern border of Dartmoor National Park Superb zoo close to Plymouth on the southern fringe of Dartmoor National Park made famous by the Hollywood film 'We Bought A Zoo'. It's a great family day out. See tigers, lions, wolves, bears, lynx and birds of...
Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Erme Plym Trail/Coast to Coast, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
The Two Moors Way and Erme-Plym Trail taken together form the Devon Coast to Coast Trail.
Wembury Marine Centre, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Marine centre near Plymouth Wembury Beach is known for its rockpooling. Wembury Marine Centre is a great place to visit before you explore this coastline. Located above the beach and The Old Mill cafe and shop, it's in a superb location. 'Wembury Marine Centre is the ideal place to learn about...
Wembury Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
National Trust beach by Wembury Marine Centre Wembury is a rock, shingle and sand beach by Wembury Marine Centre. It's the most popular of a number of beaches that line Wembury Bay near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. There's a National Trust cafe and shop at The Old Mill behind the beach. Wembur...