City of Plymouth

City of Plymouth

 

Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions

 

Rain or shine, Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is home to breath-taking views, plenty to see and do and lots of fresh, sea air.

 

Explore the waterfront, shop ‘til you drop or experience world class museums. There’s nowhere quite like it 

 

Plymouth has an interesting and varied history, and there are some fascinating local sites to be visited in the area dating from the 15th century onwards such as the famous  Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrims set sail in 1620, and the  Mayflower Museum, where you can take a journey through time with four floors and four centuries to explore.

 

Within Plymouth, you'll also find 37 ancient monuments including boundary stones, milestones and other markers which add great interest to the local heritage landscape.  Landmark and trailguides offer a great day for those interested in re-living Plymouth's past.

 

The wide city centre pedestrianised streets are home to a fantastic array of high street brands and much loved independent stores providing everything from home wares and food and drink to clothes, jewellery and electricals. Luxury independent jeweller Michael Spiers, which has its flagship store on Cornwall Street, is the place Sir Alan Sugar chooses to shop for his watches.

 

Drake Circus is the west country’s most popular shopping centre, with over 70 of the UK’s top brand names and biggest stores in the region. Find all of your big name brands under one roof,with M&S, Next. Boots, Top Shop , Joules, Fat Face and Pandora to name a few!

 

The 150 stall  Plymouth Market in the West End, home to incredible independent stores, is the place to head for fresh locally caught fish, fruit and veg, independent stores and stalls and a vibrant food and drink scene.

 

Stop for a bite to eat at one of the food stalls, pick up the ingredients for your dinner or shop for clothes, crafts or beautiful jewellery, it’s all on offer.