Tel: 0118 971 4700
Black Friars Distillery
60 Southside Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2LQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01752 665292
One of Plymouth’s most famous exports is that of Plymouth Gin, which has been made in the Black Friars distillery since the last 1700s. The building is itself historic, having once been a monastery and an alleged stopping place of the Pilgrim Fathers. Tours of the distillery are available, and these of course include a sampling of the famous spirit.
60 Southside Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2LQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01752 665292
One of Plymouth’s most famous exports is that of Plymouth Gin, which has been made in the Black Friars distillery since the last 1700s. The building is itself historic, having once been a monastery and an alleged stopping place of the Pilgrim Fathers. Tours of the distillery are available, and these of course include a sampling of the famous spirit.
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01822 853607
Buckland Abbey is an enormous historic National Trust building a short distance from Plymouth. It was first constructed in the 13th century as a Cistercian abbey, but was later converted into an Elizabethan home. Francis Drake lived here for some time, and in conjunction with Plymouth City Museum the abbey hosts numerous artefacts related to the famous mariner.
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01822 853607
Buckland Abbey is an enormous historic National Trust building a short distance from Plymouth. It was first constructed in the 13th century as a Cistercian abbey, but was later converted into an Elizabethan home. Francis Drake lived here for some time, and in conjunction with Plymouth City Museum the abbey hosts numerous artefacts related to the famous mariner.
National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0LF
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 8937938
Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium sits across from the Barbican. It is the largest and one of the most innovative buildings of its type in the UK. The aquarium contains some huge water tanks, and a selection of zones separated into different habitats and species. It is definitely worth visiting, and will entertain and educate both young and old.
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0LF
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 8937938
Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium sits across from the Barbican. It is the largest and one of the most innovative buildings of its type in the UK. The aquarium contains some huge water tanks, and a selection of zones separated into different habitats and species. It is definitely worth visiting, and will entertain and educate both young and old.
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Drake Circus
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01752 304774
Plymouth City Museum is located within a distinctive building in Drake Circus. Its collection was first assembled in the 19th century, and has grown substantially since then. The exhibits cover regional archaeology and local history, and there is an expansive selection of artworks spanning four centuries.
Drake Circus
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01752 304774
Plymouth City Museum is located within a distinctive building in Drake Circus. Its collection was first assembled in the 19th century, and has grown substantially since then. The exhibits cover regional archaeology and local history, and there is an expansive selection of artworks spanning four centuries.
Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican
Plymouth
Devon
United Kingdom
Plymouth Hoe and Plymouth Barbican are two of the most famous areas of the city. The Hoe, a scenic green space looking out to sea has links to Francis Drake. It also holds the imposing Royal Citadel, and Smeaton’s Tower, a former lighthouse with great views across the coast. The neighbouring Barbican is a historic part of the port that escaped the bombing of WWII. It has attractive architecture and the Mayflower Steps, which commemorates the point from which the Pilgrim Fathers departed for America.
Plymouth
Devon
United Kingdom
Plymouth Hoe and Plymouth Barbican are two of the most famous areas of the city. The Hoe, a scenic green space looking out to sea has links to Francis Drake. It also holds the imposing Royal Citadel, and Smeaton’s Tower, a former lighthouse with great views across the coast. The neighbouring Barbican is a historic part of the port that escaped the bombing of WWII. It has attractive architecture and the Mayflower Steps, which commemorates the point from which the Pilgrim Fathers departed for America.