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Welcome to the Historic & Vibrant Maritime City of Plymouth

The English Maritime City of Plymouth at the heart of Devon and Cornwall. An historic city of international proportions Plymouth has been at the forefront of world maritime exploration for many hundreds of years. Overlooking one of the world’s ...

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Accommodation in Plymouth As the largest city in the county of Devon, Plymouth's reputation as an outstanding destination and a centre of excellence for hospitatlity and tourism has grown due to it's rich maritime history and close association with ...

Green accommodation: Plymouth's hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs have a strong commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly holidays. A number of these properties have received accreditation under the Visit Britain Green Tourism Business Scheme (GBTS) where visitors can be assured of a ...
Hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses: Hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses in Plymouth Plymouth Hotels take great pride in offering their guests a hospitable and memorable stay, whether visiting for business or pleasure there are a wide range of hotels to choose from. From the larger corporate ...
Quality: Grading info National Quality Assessment Schemes VisitBritain and the AA grade establishments offering accommodation using a set of common quality standards agreed by the AA and the UK tourist authorities: VisitBritain, VisitScotland and Wales Tourist Board. The aim ...
Self catering: Self Catering Accommodation in Plymouth In and around Plymouth there are a varied selection of self catering properties ranging from apartments within the city to lodges and cottages on the outskirts of Plymouth. Some benefiting from stunning views across the ...
Search tips: Plymouth Accommodation Search Simply click the advanced search button on the navigation bar. Enter in as many details as possible ie dates, location, number of guests etc and hit search. Should the information display be incorrect, or not what ...

Attractions

Great attractions in Plymouth come rain or shine As a vibrant waterfront city Plymouth has a wealth of things on offer to suit all tastes. From family attractions, historic sites and gardens, entertainment venues and marine interests -whether ...

Activities in Plymouth: Activities in Plymouth - walking, cycling etc ...
Family attractions: The Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, programmes some of the best shows in the UK through out the year. Whether it is a top musical such as Hairspary or the Sound of Music over the summer or ...
Film locations: Nestling between epic moorland scenery and breathtaking natural seascapes, the city of Plymouth and its surrounding areas in Devon and Cornwall have proudly provided a diverse range of locations for national and international Film and TV productions. If you would ...
Gardens & wildlife: In Plymouth and the surrounding area you can explore the wide open spaces packed with local wildlife or just relax in award winning formal gardens. The city is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, benefiting from Dartmoor ...
History & heritage: Feel the spirit of discovery The Barbican area in Plymouth is one of the oldest and beautifully preserved original trading ports, dating back to the time of Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh. It was the original embarkation ...
Marine attractions: The National Marine Aquarium is the first aquarium in the UK to be a leading visitor attraction as well as a centre of excellence in education and research. Situated on the Barbican waterfront it offers magnificent views across The Sound ...
Water sports: Whatever your sport you can enjoy yacht and dingy sailing, canoeing, surfing and jet skiing. There are clubs and facilities available for all standards. Plymouth has hosted the start and finish of many major sailing events including the Fastnet, ...

Whats On

Plymouth – Festivals and events capital of Devon & Cornwall Plymouth boasts an extensive year round festivals and events programme - so whether you are seeking music, theatre, food, sport - there really is something for everyone. The Plymouth Summer Festival ...

Winter Events 2009/10: February 2010 -20 th Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Acquisition of Genius, Plymouth City Museum . 1-6 th Present Laughter , The Theatre Royal 2 nd Plymouth City Museum, lunchtime talk ...
Spring 2010: Here are some of the events coming up in early next year - do keep watching these pages as more events are confirmed new dates will be added: February 2010 1-6th Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.com ...
Plymouth Summer Festival 2010: ENGLAND'S EVENTS CAPITAL! As a city Plymouth is unique in the number and range of events which it hosts throughout the summer months from May until September. To capture the spirit, and help co-ordination of the events for visitors, the ...
Sporting connections: Plymouth is a popular destination for visitors either participating in sports or following their teams. Many visitor choose to make the journey worthwhile and stay over to experience the city. Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park . www.pafc.co.uk ...
Entertainment: With two major regional event centres at the Pavilions and Theatre Royal visitors are promised a rich range of entertainment all year round. As a major university city Plymouth is also well established on the music circuit and most major ...
Community Events: City Community Events open to all The Blue Mile The BLUE MILE – Race for the Environment is the UK's newest mass-participation event designed to engage people actively with our BLUE Environment. It will be open to ...

Shopping

What does Plymouth have to offer? Plymouth is the largest centre for shopping in the South West, outside of Bristol, and features many independent retailers as well as national brands and high street names in its varied shopping areas.

High street and malls: Drake Circus The Drake Circus shopping centre made a big splash when it opened at the top of the City Centre in 2006 and has quickly established itself as a huge success. The mall is Plymouth’s iconic covered ...
Independent shops: Home to the Independent Quarter and a treasure trove of niche independent stores, Plymouth’s West End brings real character to the City Centre and is undergoing the first stage of a major regeneration with the vision of creating a ...
Markets: City Market Plymouth's City market provides a traditional shopping experience and a true taste of Plymouth. It boasts a huge variety of family-run stalls selling household goods, arts and crafts, clothes, fabrics, toys, books, jewellery, computer accessories and much ...
Shopping districts: With more than 520 shops, including well known high streets names and independent retailers, as well as an iconic shopping mall, Plymouth City Centre offers the best range of shops in the region. Visitors to the city centre can ...

Eating Out

Plymouth benefits from being surrounded by both the bountiful sea and some of the most fertile land in the country. Everything from beef, game, pork and poultry through to fruit and vegetables are reared and grown right on our doorstep. And ...

Restaurants: There is a fantastic mix of restaurants in Plymouth to suit all tastes with established national chains, a vibrant independent restaurant sector, and a selection of restaurants which reflect all of the major cuisines of the world. Plymouth is ...
Pubs and bars and bistros: The pubs in Plymouth and beyond, up to the moors, provide good quality home cooked food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for families. Traditional British pubs selling fantastic, homemade food alongside local ales and ciders are increasingly popular and ...
Cafes and tea rooms: Café culture in Plymouth is a world in itself. Relax with a latte or organic juice in one of the bustling Plymouth city centre art house cafes or people-watch with a tasty shake in one of the more relaxing cafes on the waterfront. Laid ...
Food and drink events, foodie days out: Plymouth boasts regular farmers' markets, incredible local suppliers and hosts a number of other food related events including our annual Flavourfest. For a real flavour of Plymouth and the Southwest discover our award winning suppliers. Most of them are open ...

Out & About

Explore Plymouth - no car needed Many visitors to Plymouth just get to see the central area around the Hoe and Barbican. There is so much more to see and the rich heritage of Plymouth is almost too well hidden. This ...

Explore Plymouth: Explore Plymouth – no car needed For the intrepid visitor Plymouth has a great deal to offer beyond the central visitor area. These are just a few personal snapshots of the places you can visit around Plymouth using public transport ...
Getting around: Getting Around Plymouth There are lots of ways to get around Plymouth. We have listed many of the providers and linked to their homepages. Bus Citybus / Information hotline: 0845 077 2223 First Buses / Tel: ...
Surrounding area: South Devon The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 337 square kilometres, including much of the South Hams area of Devon and the rugged coastline from Jennycliff to Elberry Cove near Brixham. The ...

Conferences

Meet in Plymouth Plymouth stands on the border between Devon and Cornwall with arguably the finest waterfront location in the country. The sparkling seas of Plymouth Sound create a vast natural harbour, home to Britain’s rich maritime heritage and ...

Conferences Info: This is the Conferences Info page ...

Info

Here to help… Plymouth Visitor Information Centre is located in the heart of the picturesque Barbican, Plymouth’s historic, Maritime Quarter. From here the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you make the most of your visit to Plymouth. Services ...

Visitor Information Centre: Plymouth Visitor Information Centre has a well stocked shop with a wide range of maps, books, souvenirs, local gifts, confectionary and a Plymouth clothing range. Location and contact details: Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Information Centre 3-5 The Barbican Plymouth PL1 2LR ...
Contact us: Location and contact details: Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Information Centre 3-5 The Barbican Plymouth PL1 2LR Opening hours April to October Monday – Saturday 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 4 November to March ...
Road: Getting here by Car Head for the South West on the M5 from Bristol to Exeter, then the A38 Devon Expressway to Plymouth. Drive time from London is around three and a half hours. Plymouth has three park ...
Air: Getting here by Air Fly direct to Plymouth from Bristol, Cork, Dublin, Glasgow, Grenoble, Jersey, Leeds, London City, Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle with Air South West www.airsouthwest.com . Experience Plymouth with Air Southwest and Visit ...
Sea: Getting here by Sea You can sail by cruise-ferry to Plymouth from France and Spain. Brittany Ferries run regular services from Roscoff in Brittany and from Santander in Northern Spain to the ferryport at Millbay – close to ...
Rail: Getting here by Rail Rail services from London Paddington to Plymouth take three and a half hours. Direct services also run from South Wales, the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. For details and tickets : www.nationalrail.co.uk ...
Getting around: Getting around Plymouth There are lots of ways to get around Plymouth. We have listed many of the providers and linked to their homepages. Bus Citybus / Tel: +44 (0) 1752 662271 / Information hotline: 0845 077 2223 ...
Accessibility: Disabled access in Plymouth Plymouth shopmobility Mayflower East car park, Mayflower Street, Plymouth Tel 01752 600633 http://www.plymshopmobilityct.fsnet.co.uk/ Plymouth shopmobility provides manual, powered wheelchairs and scooters to help people with limited mobility to shop and use city ...
Group travel: Please contact the Visitor Information Centre for details. Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Information Centre 3-5 The Barbican Plymouth PL1 2LR Opening hours April to October Monday – Saturday 9 - 5 Sunday 10 -4 November ...
Maps: Plymouth City Centre The Barbican Please download the Plymouth map and the map which gives you an impression about the Barbican. ...

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The Card Security Code is the group of numbers immediately following your credit card number. These numbers are used by your credit card company to help prevent fraud. Because the Card ID number is not printed on your receipts, it ...

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Accommodation Booking Terms 1. Access to and use of this site is provided by VISIT PLYMOUTH subject to the following Terms and Conditions. 2. Use of this site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions ...

Accommodation booking terms: Standard Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Accommodation 1. Formation of the Contract 1.1. Completion and submission of a booking form constitutes an offer by you to reserve the accommodation specified in the form. Visit Plymouth acts ...