Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, has seen a lot of investment and renewal in recent years. It is now a lively waterfront city with plenty of things to do and see and a wide range of places to eat.
There are some famous landmarks and historical sites to see around the waterfront. The Barbican’s cobbled quayside has many markets, independent shops and restaurants to explore. Some buildings go back to Elizabethan times.
Plymouth Hoe is where Sir Francis Drake played bowls at the time of the Spanish Armada. It has some fantastic views over the water, and Smeaton Tower lighthouse now stands out as a distinctive landmark on the Hoe.
You can also see the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers left Plymouth for North America in 1620.
The National Marine Aquarium, with its deepwater fish tanks, is impressive and well worth a visit.