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Sunsets over the Sound, candlelit harbours and gin where it was born - Plymouth for two
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A city built around a sunset-facing waterfront does romance rather well. Whether it's a first date or an anniversary, here's Plymouth at its most charming.
The Date Day Plan
Afternoon
Gin distillery tasting. Tour England's oldest working gin distillery together in the Barbican, then linger in the refectory bar upstairs with a perfectly made G&T.
Late afternoon
Wander the Barbican. Browse the galleries hand in hand, find the quiet Elizabethan Gardens, and pick up something sweet from an indie bakery.
Golden hour
Sunset on the Hoe. The classic. Find a bench facing the Sound, watch the sky turn pink behind Smeaton's Tower, and understand why people have loved this spot for centuries.
Evening
Dinner on the water. Royal William Yard for destination dining in candlelit naval architecture, or a harbourside table on the Barbican watching the boats' lights.
More Ideas for Two
- Summer evening swim at Tinside Lido as the sun drops
- A show at the Theatre Royal followed by cocktails
- The Cremyll Ferry and a picnic in Mount Edgcumbe's formal gardens
- Coast path walk to Cawsand for a pub lunch by the beach
- Winter: a storm-watching walk then a fireside table in a 16th-century pub