Things To Do near Buckland Abbey (National Trust)
Plymouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage Ferries and boat trips run from the Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage which is located in front of the Mayflower Steps by the Mayflower Visitor Centre on Plymouth Barbican. There are plenty of information boards...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 The Royal Citadel, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles 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...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles 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 Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles 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...
Plymouth Devil's Point Park, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles 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...
Cremyll/Plymouth Ferry, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 9 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. 9 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...