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Plymouth in 4 Hours
If you only have a few hours to spend in Britain's Ocean City, here are the highlights that you must see!
Don’t miss Plymouth’s historic harbour. Here you’ll find the highest concentration of cobbled streets in England, lined with cosy cafes, buzzing pubs and stunning shops and galleries. Make sure you enjoy a seaside treat of fish and chips or ice cream by the sea!
The Pilgrims' departure for America in 1620 is commemorated here at the Mayflower Steps and just across the road you'll find the Mayflower Museum, where you can learn more about this significant journey. Wander along New Street and you'll see a stunning collection of listed buildings, like the Elizabethan House, and the tucked away Elizabethan Gardens.
No visit to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe a breath-taking panorama with unbeatable views of our spectacular natural harbour, Plymouth Sound. The Hoe makes a magnificent backdrop to commemorate Plymouths heritage including Sir Francis Drake (the Hoe being the site of his reputed game of bowls before defeating the Spanish Armada). Along the promenade you'll find a number of memorials and statues of Plymouth greats like Lady Nancy Astor.
You could climb Smeaton's Tower, formerly a working lighthouse, which now stands proudly on the grass or head to the foreshore and take a dip in the beautiful art-deco Tinside Lido.
A former Royal Navy victualling yard, this stunning collection of Grade II listed buildings has been transformed from supply stores into one of Plymouth’s coolest spots, with a real contemporary vibe. Soak up the vibrant café culture, tuck into lunch at one of the great restaurants or take a stroll by the sea, climbing the staircase that links the Yard to the South West Coast Path.
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. Offering shoppers a little bit of everything, Plymouth’s extensive range of shopping districts and markets is well laid out for easy access, not only for shopping, but also for making the most of the great range of restaurants, cafes and Plymouth’s entertainment venues and attractions.
If you're looking for top brand names, take a trip to Drake Circus shopping centre. If it's independent, unique shops you're after then wander to the West End - here you'll find Plymouth Market, home to more than 100 individual stores and some of the city's top-rated eateries.
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