Things To Do near Tamar Valley
Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Elizabethan Gardens, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Elizabethan House, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Barbican, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Mayflower Steps and the Pilgrim Fathers, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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 Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...