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The Barbican

The Barbican

The Barbican is full of wonderful shops, eateries and things to do for you to discover.

The Barbican

Plymouth is a city shaped by the fortunes of sea, trade and war, nowhere more so than in the historic Barbican. Plymouth's delightful old port, full of narrow cobbled streets, Elizabethan warehouses, specialist shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Whether you are visiting Plymouth or if you live nearby, this is the place to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the place from where Sir Francis Drake sailed, from where the Pilgrim Fathers departed to settle the New World (the Mayflower Steps) and where Britons danced in defiance of Hitler's Luftwaffe.

The Barbican is full of wonderful shops, eateries and things to do for you to discover.
Please visit their website for your key to all the experiences and ways to enjoy one of Plymouth’s most special places.

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  1. The Mayflower Steps

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    The Mayflower Steps

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    Historic Site

    Location

    Plymouth

    The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, from which the Pilgrim Fathers are believed to have finally left England aboard the Mayflower, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America on 6 Sept 16 1620

  2. Plymouth Mayflower Museum

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    Plymouth Mayflower Museum

    Type

    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    Location

    Plymouth

    From Past to Present, a unique journey through Plymouth's world famous harbour and historic Barbican.

    Price

    from £1.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket
  3. Plymouth Gin Outside

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    Plymouth Gin Distillery

    Type

    Distillery

    Location

    Plymouth

    Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest working gin distillery in England - take a guided tour and learn about the art of making the world-famous Plymouth Gin.

    Price

    from £5.00 to £6.00 Per Ticket
  4. Eagle ray

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    National Marine Aquarium

    Type

    Aquarium

    Location

    Plymouth

    Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world and how we all play a part in conserving it.
    The National Marine Aquarium is a registered charity committed to promoting a sympathetic understanding of the sea.

    Price

    from £7.75 to £33.00 Per Ticket
  5. Elizabethan Gardens

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    Elizabethan Gardens

    Type

    Formal Garden

    Location

    Plymouth

    This delightful little garden is an oasis of tranquility in a sea of shoppers and tourist activity,in a street that was new in the 16th century, when wealthy merchants built their houses here.

  6. The Cawsand Ferry

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    The Cawsand Ferry

    Type

    Boat Trip

    Location

    Plymouth

    The Cawsand Ferry service provides regular daily crossings between the Barbican Landing Stage on Plymouth's famous Barbican and the beautiful beaches and Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand on the Rame peninsula.

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