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The Royal Citadel Christmas Tours

The Hoe
Plymouth
DEVON
PL1 2PD
Arial view of the Riyal Citadel

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Join your Guide on this walking tour of the Royal Citadel, and learn about the 350 years plus of the stories the fortress has to offer. Commanding a prominent position on Plymouth Hoe, looking out over the expanse of the Sound and into the Channel and Western Approaches, it has seen the unfolding of so many events in the nation's history.

THIS IS AN OPERATIONAL MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT AND AS SUCH IS SUBJECT TO RIGOROUS SECURITY PROCEDURES. TOURS MAY BE SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE

PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OF BOOKING BELOW;

Please arrive promptly at 14:00 for the security checks, late comers will not be admitted

No mobile phones, electronic devices, unsealed liquids, large bags including rucksacks and shopping bags.

No photography allowed

No dogs

There are no public toilets or parking facilities on site

All visitors are required to produce photographic ID (Driving Licence, Passport)

All bags will be searched and in some cases a handheld detector may be used

There are no steps, but some ramps.

The tour is all in the outdoors, be aware of the weather

Group sizes are limited and social distancing will be observed

There can be no refunds

 

Panoramic views from the ramparts, 350 years of military occupation and a potted history of Plymouth through the ages...a wealth of stories.

This is a Covid-19 risk assessed event

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  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access

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