Things to do in Plymouth, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 24, 2022 Darleen Reid

Plymouth (/ˈplɪməθ/ ( listen)) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London. It lies between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall.
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1. American D - Day Embarkation Memorial

Opposite 930 Wolseley Road Beside Saltash Passage Hards. PL5 1LB, Plymouth England
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American D - Day Embarkation Memorial

2. Crownhill Fort

Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth PL6 5BX England +44 1752 793754 [email protected] http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/crownhill-fort/
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Crownhill Fort

Crownhill Fort is the best preserved of Plymouth's Victorian Defences and has been in the care of The Landmark Trust since 1987. The Fort is home to holiday accommodation as well as offices and workshops for small businesses. There is a programme of open days and special events that take place throughout the year and details can be found on our website.

3. Piety Mosque

19 Greenbank Avenue St Judes, Plymouth PL4 8PS England +44 1752 303003 http://www.piety.org.uk/
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Piety Mosque

4. The House That Jack Built

10 Southside Street, Plymouth PL1 2LA England +44 1752 266149 http://www.facebook.com/thehousethatjackbuilt
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The House That Jack Built

5. Royal Marine Memorial

And Citadel Hill Junction OF HOE ROAD 74 Madeira Road The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2JU England http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/2209
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Royal Marine Memorial

Reviewed By Brianngog - Avgorou, Cyprus

The Royal Marine Memorial was erected originally as a reminder of those lost in World War One and still stands proud today as a Fitting Tribute to those lost in order to give us the life we all are able to enjoy today.

6. Hoe Promenade

4 Osborne Place, Plymouth England
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Hoe Promenade

Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom

Thursdsy 25th June and we walked along this promenade which stretches for roughly 430 metres (roughly 1,410 feet) through Hoe Park, which is situated on the world famous Plymouth Hoe. Walking the Promenade is an ideal way to enjoy the panoramic view over Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island. It is a wide even walkway, with lawns on either side, so easy for walking, wheelchairs and child buggies. It crosses Hoe Park from Elliot Street on the east of the Park to Hoe Road on the west. Along with the impressive views that are a number of statues, monuments and memorials Including the Merchant Navy & Fishing Fleets Monument and the Royal Airforce & Allied Airforces Monument. There are statues to commemorate Sir Francis Drake and Nancy Astor. The 2 most prominent landmarks on the Hoe are Smeaton's Tower and the Naval Memorial. They dominate the skyline along the Hoe. The Armada Memorial is also an impressive landmark. Keep an eye out for the Viking Stone at the top end of the Promenade near Elliot Street entrance to the Park.

7. Look II

West Hoe Pier PL1 3DQ, Plymouth England http://www.theboxplymouth.com/whats-on/making-it/antony-gormley-look-ii
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Look II

Reviewed By Jannerbloke - Devon, United Kingdom

It’s one of those Antony Gormley cast iron and rusty human forms which more often than not are installed at important or prominent vantage points, not unusually in or beside the sea. This one is about twice average adult height and constructed of 22 blocks in one erect form. I understand that the work was commissioned by The Box and Plymouth City Council. It was installed during September 2020 to coincide with the beginning of the Mayflower 400 events and happily its appearance coincides with the belated opening of The Box building. LOOK II is sited almost exactly where Sir Francis Chichester disembarked from his yacht Gipsy Moth II after completing the first single-handed circumnavigation of the world. The sculpture’s linked block construction is said to signify the collective body and the shared built environment. It’s aim is to evoke the yearning to travel across the horizon to establish life in another place. During pub opening hours at the Waterfront ‘pub and eatery’ the gates from Grand Parade are unlocked and you can walk down and get up close and even touch the now bright rusty finish. I did this and took some pics although I had to wait while an exuberant newly retired couple had great fun taking arty shots with the wife posing entwined up close and personal with the figure, something the artist no doubt tolerates and possibly encourages throughout his body of public work. I liked the figure and it was good up close but I think that the most effective and satisfying view was from a point high up the drive or from the wall on the main road roughly north north east.

8. Plymouth Hoe Promenade

N/a, Plymouth England http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/explore/areas-to-visit/the-hoe
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Plymouth Hoe Promenade

9. Sutton Harbour

Sutton Harbour Sutton Harbour North Quay, Plymouth PL4 0DW England +44 1752 205505 [email protected] http://www.experiencesuttonharbour.co.uk/
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Sutton Harbour

Reviewed By Derrybeg - Clevedon, United Kingdom

The first time that I have moored in Sutton Marina for many years, but this latest experience places Sutton as the best marina I have stayed in - not just in Plymouth but in the South West. Extremely friendly staff with superb facilities and quiet berths with no noise or swell. The Barbican is right next door and so plenty of evening entertainment and dining options. Although initially the price seemed quite high, it includes WiFi, electricity, and water and also free tea and coffee from the marina office.

10. St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland

Church Hill Egg Buckland, Plymouth PL6 5RN England +44 1752 781564 [email protected] http://www.stedwards.church
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St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland

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