Plymouth Attractions – A Local Guide by Premier Inn
Take a closer look at some of the top attractions in Plymouth. As you can expect, much of the sightseeing in Plymouth is intertwined with the city’s rich maritime history. We tell you all about Royal William Yard, the Barbican and the popular Plymouth Gin Distillery. We also stop off at The Mayflower Steps and explore Plymouth Hoe, home of the iconic Smeaton’s Tower.
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Places to see in ( Plympton - UK )
Places to see in ( Plympton - UK )
Plympton, or Plympton Maurice or Plympton St Maurice or Plympton St Mary or Plympton Erle, in south-western Devon, is a populous, north-eastern suburb of the city of Plymouth of which it officially became part, along with Plymstock, in 1967. It was an ancient stannary town: an important trading centre in the past for locally mined tin, and a former seaport (before the River Plym silted up and trade moved down the river to Plymouth).
Plympton still has its own town centre (called the Ridgeway), and is itself an amalgamation of several villages, including St Mary's, St Maurice, Colebrook, Woodford, Newnham, Langage and Chaddlewood.
Plympton was the site of an important priory founded by William Warelwast in the early 12th century. The members were Augustinian canons and the priory soon became the second richest monastic house in Devon (after Tavistock). The gatehouse of the priory is still in existence. In 1872 it was recorded that the gatehouse, kitchen and refectory were still in good condition.
Richard de Redvers (d.1107) was granted the feudal barony of Plympton, with caput at Plympton Castle, by King Henry I (1100-1135), of which king he was a most trusted supporter. His family later became Earls of Devon. Their lands, including Plympton, and titles were later inherited by the Courtenay family, feudal barons of Okehampton. The ancient Stannary town remains dominated by its now ruined Norman motte-and-bailey castle and it still retains a cohesive medieval street pattern. A number of historic buildings in the local vernacular style of green Devon slate, limestone and lime-washed walls, with Dartmoor granite detailing, attest to all periods of its history.
Railway facilities were originally provided at Plympton—for goods traffic only—by the horse-drawn Plymouth and Dartmoor Railway, but their branch was closed and sold to the South Devon Railway to allow them to build a line from Exeter to Plymouth. A station was opened in the town on 15 June 1848. From 1 June 1904 it was the eastern terminus for enhanced Plymouth area suburban services but it was closed from 3 March 1959.
Between about 1990 and 2010 Plympton has seen considerable growth as the suburban population of Plymouth has doubled. To help manage this rapid growth more efficiently, Plympton has been separated into a series of separate districts: Yealmpstone, Plympton-St Maurice, Colebrook, Underwood, Woodford and Chaddlewood.
( Plympton - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Plympton . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Plympton - UK
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Walk in Plymouth, Devon Bank Holiday Monday
31th of May 2021
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Wikipedia:
Plymouth (/ˈplɪməθ/is a port city and unitary authority in South West England. It is located on the south coast of Devon, approximately 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) south-west of London. It is bordered by Cornwall to the west and south-west.
Plymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton founded in the ninth century, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for the New World and established Plymouth Colony, the second English settlement in what is now the United States of America. During the English Civil War, the town was held by the Parliamentarians and was besieged between 1642 and 1646.
Throughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic). The neighbouring town of Devonport became strategically important to the Royal Navy for its shipyards and dockyards. In 1914, three neighbouring independent towns, viz. the county borough of Plymouth, the County Borough of Devonport, and the urban district of East Stonehouse were merged, becoming the County Borough of Plymouth. In 1928, it achieved city status. During World War II, due to the city's naval importance, the German military targeted and partially destroyed the city by bombing, an act known as the Plymouth Blitz. After the war, the city centre was completely rebuilt. Subsequent expansion led to the incorporation of Plympton, Plymstock, and other outlying suburbs, in 1967.
The city is home to 262,100 (mid-2019 est.) people, making it the 30th-most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom and the second-largest city in the South West, after Bristol. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring but has tended toward a service economy since the 1990s. It has ferry links to Brittany (Roscoff and St Malo) and to Spain (Santander). It has the largest operational naval base in Western Europe, HMNB Devonport, and is home to the University of Plymouth.
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Plymouth (/ˈplɪməθ/ (audio speaker iconlisten)) is a port city and unitary authority in South West England. It is located on the south coast of Devon, approximately 36 miles (58 km) south-west of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) south-west of London. It is bordered by Cornwall to the west and south-west.
Plymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton founded in the ninth century, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for the New World and established Plymouth Colony, the second English settlement in what is now the United States of America. During the English Civil War, the town was held by the Parliamentarians and was besieged between 1642 and 1646.
Throughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic). The neighbouring town of Devonport became strategically important to the Royal Navy for its shipyards and dockyards. In 1914, three neighbouring independent towns, viz. the county borough of Plymouth, the County Borough of Devonport, and the urban district of East Stonehouse were merged, becoming the County Borough of Plymouth. In 1928, it achieved city status. During World War II, due to the city's naval importance, the German military targeted and partially destroyed the city by bombing, an act known as the Plymouth Blitz. After the war, the city centre was completely rebuilt. Subsequent expansion led to the incorporation of Plympton, Plymstock, and other outlying suburbs, in 1967.
The city is home to 262,100 (mid-2019 est.) people, making it the 30th-most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom and the second-largest city in the South West, after Bristol. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring but has tended toward a service economy since the 1990s. It has ferry links to Brittany (Roscoff and St Malo) and to Spain (Santander). It has the largest operational naval base in Western Europe, HMNB Devonport, and is home to the University of Plymouth. Plymouth is categorized as a Small-Port City using the Southampton System for port-city classification. After the English Civil War the Royal Citadel was erected in 1666 towards the eastern section of Plymouth Hoe, to defend the port from naval attacks, suppress Plymothian Parliamentary leanings and to train the armed forces. Currently, guided tours are available in the summer months. Further west is Smeaton's Tower, which is a standard lighthouse that was constructed in 1759. 14 miles (23 km) Furthermore, Smeaton's Tower was dismantled in 1877 and the top two-thirds were reassembled on Plymouth Hoe. It is open to the public and has views over the Plymouth Sound and the city from the lantern room. Plymouth has 20 war memorials of which nine are on The Hoe including: Plymouth Naval Memorial, to remember those killed in World Wars I and II, and the Armada Memorial, to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The early port settlement of Plymouth, called Sutton, approximates to the area now referred to as the Barbican and has 100 listed buildings and the largest concentration of cobbled streets in Britain.[189] The Pilgrim Fathers left for the New World in 1620 near the commemorative Mayflower Steps in Sutton Pool.[190] Also on Sutton Pool is the National Marine Aquarium which displays 400 marine species and includes Britain's deepest aquarium tank.
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One mile (two kilometres) upstream on the opposite side of the River Plym is the Saltram estate, which has a Jacobean and Georgian mansion.
On the northern outskirts of the city, Crownhill Fort is a well-restored example of a Palmerston's Folly. It is owned by the Landmark Trust and is open to the public.
To the west of the city is Devonport, one of Plymouth's historic quarters. As part of Devonport's millennium regeneration project, the Devonport Heritage Trail has been introduced, complete with over 70 waymarkers outlining the route.
Plymouth is often used as a base by visitors to Dartmoor, the Tamar Valley and the beaches of south-east Cornwall. Kingsand, Cawsand and Whitsand Bay are popular.
The Roland Levinsky building, the landmark building of the University of Plymouth, is located in the city's central quarter. Designed by leading architect Henning Larsen, the building was opened in 2008 and houses the University's Arts faculty.
Beckley Point
landmarks
Smeaton's Tower
Plymouth Sound and Breakwater
National Armada memorial (Britannia)
Naval War Memorial
The Parade, Barbican
The Mayflower Steps Memorial
Saltram House remodelled by the architect Robert Adam
Beckley Point
Local Area Video - Plymouth
A video from Bradleys Estate Agents
San Sebastián square Plymouth city centre
Helston & The Lizard - visit by train & bus
Head to Cornwall's Lizard peninsula for beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and great local food.
It's easy by train and bus. Take the train from Plymouth and hop off at Redruth and onto the connecting 34 bus opposite the railway station.
FULL VIDEO COMING SOON - in the meantime find out more and plan your own trip:
Barbican, Plymouth
The Barbican is the name given to the western and northern sides of Sutton Harbour, the original harbour of Plymouth in Devon, England. It was one of the few parts of the city to escape most of the destruction of The Blitz during World War II. Two or three streets still retain some of the architecture of an old fishing port. The Barbican has the largest concentration of cobbled streets in Britain, and contains 100 listed buildings.
Plymouth Barbican & Gin
Plymouth Barbican waterfront and Plymouth Gin Tour
Be Inspired in Plymouth this Christmas
Be Inspired in Plymouth this Christmas, with big name brands, incredible independents, festive family fun and great food and drink we've got all you need!
Walking Tour from Plymouth The Hoe to Mount Batten Breakwater | GoPro8
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Plymouth Hoe
1:05 - Madeira Road
8:22 - Commercial Road
10:50 - Pilgrim Wy
11:52 - Sutton Harbour Footbridge
12:28 - Aquarium, Fish Walk
16:18 - Lockyers Quay
18:07 - Commercial Rd
20:50 - Clovelly Rd
25:40 - S Milton St
29:55 - Elliott Rd
31:34 - Cattewatr Rd
36:45 - Finnigan Rd
37:40 - Laira Bridge
40:52 - Billacombe Rd
45:53 - S W Coast Path
47:02 - Oreston Rd
56:22 - Plymstock Rd
58:49 - Lower Saltram
1:02:09 - S W Coast Path
1:10:55 - Hexton Hill Rd
1:12:58 - Lake Rd
1:15:05 - Hooe Rd
1:15:45 - Church Hill Rd
1:21:30 - ST John's Rd
1:23:12 - Lawrence Rd
1:28:44 - Mount Batten Beach
1:29:52 - Lowrence Rd
1:36:12 - Mount Batten Breakwater
Brixham in Devon - On Board the Golden Hind 4
The Virtual Tourist walks around Brixham Town Centre in Devon
Plymstock area drone flight
Drone footage of flights around Plymstock, Plymouth South west UK.
Pomphlett Creek. Radford Castle (a folly), and Radford Quarry (disused).
Radford Castle has had permission granted to convert it to an Airbnb
Hooe Lake Railway Bridge and area
A fly around with my DJI Mini 2 drone of the old Railway Bridge at Hooe Lake , Plymouth.
Milton Keynes, North West, North East and Town Centre, Buckinghamshire UK
Welcome to my second part of the walking video in Milton Keynes. I start my walk from the north part of the town, coming to Willen lake in the east and later continue my walk to the train station. Here you will see Peace Pagoda, Willen lake, Tree Cathedral and Campbell Park.
First part you can find here -
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Living & Working in Plymouth: Gavin, Elixel
There's a growing #digital and creative sector here in Plymouth. Gavin from Elixel shares why he chose to start his company here after graduation.
See more at investplymouth.co.uk
Wembury Beach
Wembury Beach and Church
Plymouth Hoe Naval Memorial, Plymouth
This large memorial commemorates 7,251 sailors of the First World War and 15,933 of the Second World War, many of whom will have had Plymouth as their last UK port (and sight of home).