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Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions

  1. Plymouth Summer Sessions
    Plymouth is renowned for its spectacular event schedule. Come for the South West's largest food festival, watch unforgettable fireworks or listen to incredible live music. Whatever you're into, there's something in Plymouth for you to enjoy.
  2. National Marine Aquarium
    Discover the iconic attractions of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City.
  3. Mother's Day in Plymouth
    There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Plymouth this Mother's Day. From a scenic stroll by the waterside to a hearty meal, here's all the inspiration you need to plan a Mother's Day celebration in Plymouth
  4. English Tourism Week in Plymouth

    English Tourism Week is back from 14–23 March 2025, celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of England’s tourism industry.

  5. Burrator Reservoir near Plymouth

    Spring is here! Welcome the vibrant colours of the season with a Spring walk in Plymouth as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer!

  6. Welcome to the Visit Plymouth blog, where you'll find the latest inspiration and ideas on your trip to Britain's Ocean City.
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    Where to eat and drink in Plymouth
  8. Accommodation in Plymouth
    Stay in Plymouth
  9. Plymouth Hoe Trail
    The Plymouth Trails app uses real-time maps to guide your around the city. Each stop contains a mix of text, images and videos to enrich your journey!

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Adventure Highlights

Explore the Barbican, take a dip or relive Plymouth’s historic past - go on!

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Check out some of Plymouth's top events...

EGGStraordinary Barbican Easter Trail on the barbican. A cartoon chick in the grass with a bee floating above it.

The Barbican Easter Trail

We carrot wait for you to join us once again this year for some Easter fun on the Barbican with our Easter Trail. …

Openings

Season

4th April 2025-22nd April 2025
Easter Scavenger Hunt

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-21st April 2025
Britain's Ocean City Running Festival

Britain's Ocean City Running Festival

Openings

Season

11th May 2025
Jonty Depp at Pirates Weekend in Plymouth

Pirates Weekend

Openings

Season

17th May 2025-18th May 2025
Plymouth Gin

Did you know...

Plymouth Gin

The Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest working gin distillery in England. The building dates back to the early 1400’s and where the Mayflower Fathers are said to have spent their last night before setting sail in the Mayflower to the New World.

Sir Francis Drake

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Sir Francis Drake

The World-famous Plymouth Hoe offers beautiful scenic views. Popular legend has it that it was here, on 20th July 1588, that the Elizabethan Sea-Captain Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls when first news of sightings of the invading "Spanish Armada" was brought to him.

Smeaton's Tower

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Smeaton's Tower

A centerpiece on Plymouth Hoe, Smeaton's Tower has become one of the South West's most well-known landmarks. Standing at 72 foot high, Smeaton's Tower offers fantastic views of Plymouth Sound and the city from its lantern room.

Tom Daley, World Champion Diver from Plymouth

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Tom Daley, World Champion Diver from Plymouth

"One of my favourite things to do on a weekend in Plymouth, is to head down to Elvira's Cafe and have a big old English breakfast and then get on the Cremyll Ferry and have a beautiful day sightseeing"

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