Discover PlymouthSmeaton's Tower
IconicThe red-and-white lighthouse on the Hoe - climb it for the best panoramic views over Plymouth Sound.
Explore Plymouth
Every corner of Britain's Ocean City - browse attractions by what you love
Historic Plymouth
Mayflower Steps
FreeWhere the Pilgrim Fathers departed for the New World in 1620 - the starting point of a story that shaped history.
Elizabethan House
TudorBuilt in the late 1500s, one of Plymouth's oldest surviving buildings - step into life in the Tudor and Stuart periods on New Street.
Elizabethan Gardens
Hidden GemA secret walled garden tucked behind the Barbican's merchant houses - most people walk straight past the entrance.
Waterfront & Ocean
Plymouth Hoe
FreeThe famous seafront lawns where Drake played bowls - sweeping views, memorials and the heart of city life.
National Marine Aquarium
FamilyThe UK's largest aquarium and gateway to the National Marine Park - sharks, rays and Britain's deepest tank.
Tinside Lido
SummerArt deco saltwater pool on the edge of the Sound - one of Europe's finest outdoor swimming spots.
Plymouth Boat Trips
SeasonalHarbour cruises, fishing trips and ferries - see the city, warships and wildlife from the water.
Museums & Culture
The Box
FreePlymouth's flagship museum, gallery and archive - the famous figurehead hall alone is worth the visit.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
ToursEngland's oldest working gin distillery, producing in the Barbican since 1793 - tours and tastings daily.
Theatre Royal
ShowsThe UK's largest regional producing theatre - West End tours, drama and dance in the city centre.
Royal William Yard
Food & ArtSpectacular Grade I listed naval yard reborn as Plymouth's coolest quarter - galleries, restaurants and bakeries.
Family & Days Out
Plym Valley Railway
HeritageBeautifully restored heritage trains through the picturesque Plym Valley - a unique family favourite.
Mount Edgcumbe
Free Park800 acres of country park across the water in Cornwall - reached by the Cremyll foot ferry.
Saltram House
National TrustGeorgian mansion and landscaped gardens overlooking the River Plym - as seen in Sense and Sensibility.
Arcades, Bowling & Cinemas
All WeatherFrom the Barbican's retro arcades to the Barcode leisure complex - entertainment whatever the weather.
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