Plymouth (England) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Devon, England
About Plymouth (England)
Plymouth is one of England's classic ocean cities, and for centuries has been a centre for shipping; first for trade and commercial shipping, and today as a base for the Royal Navy. Indeed, the city's Devonport Dockyard is the most extensive naval base in Western Europe. The water, with its leisure activities, brings many tourists to Plymouth, as do its various museums and other tourist attractions. In addition, its location close toDartmoorand other sights of south Devon to the east andCornwallto the west make it an excellent base for a trip to the south-west of England. The city was heavily bombed inWorld War IIand much of the city centre was destroyed. After the war, a comprehensive reconstruction plan was first produced the carefully planned urban spaces and elegant buildings of the sh
Top Attractions in Plymouth (England)
Explore the best things to see and do in Plymouth (England):
- ★Buckland Abbey
- ★Christ The King Roman Catholic Church
- ★Crownhill Fort
- ★Elizabethan House
- ★Jennicliff
- ★Merchant's House
- ★Plymouth Gin Distillery
- ★Plymouth Gladiators
Where to Eat in Plymouth (England)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barbican Pasta Bar
- 🍴Brass Monkey
- 🍴Cafe India
- 🍴Cap'n Jasper's
- 🍴Cornwall Street Fish Bar
- 🍴Foodie
Where to Stay in Plymouth (England)
- 🏨Avalon Guest House
- 🏨Copthorne Hotel
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Plymouth
- 🏨Ibis
- 🏨Plymouth Backpackers Hotel
- 🏨Plymouth University Summer Accommodation
Plymouth (England) Travel Guide Sections
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