Category: Friday Five, Things to do, What's on, Food and Drink

The summer holidays are nearly over but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Whether its snacking on street food or taking in the stunning coastline from a Jet ski, check out our top 5 picks to help you enjoy the last few days before its back to school...

Be an Otter Spotter...

Get out and about spotting otters with the Moor Otters Arts Trail. These beautiful Otter sculptures have been decorated by local and national artists! There are 4 trails in total and Plymouth is home to the Mayflower route. There are also opportunities to snap selfies and enter them into competitions. But hurry, there are 81 to find and the trail ends Sunday 19th September! 

   

See the sights from Smeatons Tower...

Visit our city's famous 72ft high landmark to see spectacular views of Plymouth Sound and the surrounding areas. It was originally built on the Eddystone Reef in 1759 and then brought to Plymouth Hoe brick by brick. Smeaton's Tower is now restored and open to the public Tuesdays-Sundays with last entry at 4:30pm.

    

Try a Bao Bun on The Barbican...

Check out the newest tasty addition to Quay Square on the Barbican that is sure to get your mouth-watering! Barbican Bao offers a range of deilicious Asian cuisine and with a vegetarian and vegan option available it is the perfect street snack for all foodies! Fancy something a little sweeter? They also do dessert bao bun's with fillings suchas Rhubarb and Apple or even Biscoff!

   

Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.

Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.

We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price. 

Stroll through Saltram...

Visit the beautiful 18th Century estate of Saltram and stroll through 4000 acres of historic parkland. Its abundant in wildlife and is host to 500 acres of woodland, marshes, beaches, farmland and meadows, making it an idyllic location for exploring with the family! Perfect to catch the last few rays of summer sun whilst reconnecting with the stunning nature that surrounds our city.

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