Come to Plymouth to experience our rich combination of heritage and natural beauty in a thriving city environment.

The Elizabethan streets of the Barbican maritime village are an essential first port of call. Where many great adventurers once weighed anchor, today you can find a bustling community of specialist shops, restaurants, cafes and world-class attractions, all in a picturesque harbour setting. Stand where the Pilgrim Fathers stood before they embarked on the Mayflower and learn about their voyage at the Plymouth Mayflower Exhibition Centre. Enjoy a tour and sample the renowned Plymouth Gin at their historic distillery, or maybe visit the National Marine Aquarium – now the largest aquarium in Great Britain with the deepest tank in Europe. In Plymouth Oldest Street, New Street! You can visit the Elizabethan house and relax a while in the hidden Elizabethan gardens.

On Plymouth Hoe stand where Sir Francis Drake played his famous game of bowls and enjoy the spectacular view across Plymouth Sound. Climb the 93 steps of Smeaton’s Tower a Lighthouse that once stood fourteen miles out to sea on the Eddystone Rocks.

The port itself is a short walk from the city’s thriving shopping centre and waterfront and provides excellent facilities for visiting cruise ships.