Enjoy the vast expanse of Plymouth Hoe with spectacular views across Plymouth Sound. Take the chance to explore the iconic Smeaton’s Tower while you’re there!
Tuck into a plate of superb pub grub at one of Plymouth’s oldest watering holes - a real hidden gem, tucked away around the corner from the Barbican’s main drag.
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The Dock
This family-run café and restaurant serves up a fine line in relaxed breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Watch Brittany Ferries docking and departing as you dine!
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Staddon Heights Golf Club
Staddon Heights is a stunning 18-hole cliff top course. The club has wonderful views along the Devon and Cornwall coastline, Plymouth Sound, the City of Plymouth and inland over the Dartmoor and Bodmin hills.
Visitors and Societies welcome.
The Bridge is waterside restaurant and bar at Mount Batten. It offers stunning views overlooking the busy Yacht Haven Marina and across the Cattewater to Plymouth.
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Saltram (National Trust)
A magnificent Georgian mansion and tranquil garden lie at the heart of this historic parkland which is perfect for a family day out. You can cycle, ride the BMX track, stroll, picnic and spot wildlife on the estuary and salt marshes to name a few things!
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Wembury Beach and Marine Conservation Centre
Wembury beach is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Marine Conservation Centre runs guided rock pool rambles as the beach is one of the best in the country for its marine life.
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Mount Batten Ferry
Travel to the historic Barbican by boat. The yellow Mount Batten Ferry takes approximately 10 minutes and operates between Mount Batten and the Barbican all year round.
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Tinside Lido
Tinside Pool is a unique 1935 Art Deco grade 2 listed lido that overlooks Plymouth's harbour. It situated on the Hoe and is overlooked by Smeaton's Tower (the iconic lighthouse).This beautiful salt water swimming pool with sundeck is open in the summer m
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The Box
The Box is Plymouth's new museum, art gallery and cultural centre. Nine permanent galleries showcase The Box’s incredible collections including 14 monumental ships’ figureheads, thousands of natural history specimens, a full-size woolly mammoth replica a
The beautiful Plym Valley Trail is your route to discovering Dartmoor.
Plymouth Bike Hire at Coypool Park and Ride has free parking and bikes, trikes, tags, trailers and electric bikes for all the family. Come and ride the traffic free trail.
Informat
The large farm shop offers a full range of fresh organic meat as well as famous sausages and dry cured bacon, drinks, dairy and fish products. Owned by Riverford Farm, they are committed to low mileage food & a fair trade ethos.
The large and airy café
A huge range of fruit & vegetables are available at various points throughout the season.
Buy fresh honey, direct from the bees on the farm and for those hot summer days, grab an amazing artisan, Surfing Cow Ice Cream.
Pips is a working farm, so pleas
This is the perfect family friendly destination for seafood lovers. The seafood restaurant & deck overlooks the ocean and is right next door to the National Marine Aquarium. The famous Mayflower Steps and Plymouth fish market are just feet away from Rockf