Short Breaks in Plymouth and Tourist Attractions to Visit
Vacation in the United Kingdom appear to be increasingly popular this year, most likely due to the present depression and the low value of the pound. Great Britain has large selection of top class tourist destinations including London (the capital of England) and other fascinating cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis and Clacton-on-Sea. One vacation resort often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.
When you first arrive Plymouth appears a little bland and modern, but investigating a little deeper and you will soon find that the city has a rich history and a long relationship with the sea. As long ago as the fifteen hundreds there has been a port in the town. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake set sail from the port to successfully defend the English from the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in 1620 when the port served as the last embarkation point for the Pilgrim Fathers on their journey to North America.
It is possible to enjoy cheap weekend city breaks in Plymouth by booking Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than making a reservation in a posh hotel. A quick search on Yahoo will show that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and some guest houses offer dinners at a very reasonable cost, often equal to, or cheaper than local restaurants.
Things To See And Do In Plymouth
There are numerous places to visit in Plymouth. Popular visitor attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the Royal Citadel, Merchant’s House Museum and the National Marine Aquarium. A cruise around the port is a superb way to spend some time but if you have more time why not take a day trip to other places close by Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Buckland Abbey or Saltram House.
Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is situated two miles east of the town, Mount Edgcumbe is a further Tudor house with landscaped gardens, parklands and coastal paths, and Buckland Abbey, about 6 miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was later renovated as a family home.
If you are in the process of deciding upon spending a few weeks in Plymouth it is vital that you book your lodgings as early as possible because, unfortunately Plymouth guest houses and hotels tend to be amazingly busy and are often fully booked months in advance. If you have a large family you might find that serviced apartments in Plymouth are a more affordable option to Plymouth bed & breakfast accommodation. If you are visiting the UK from abroad then you should consider making a reservation for a room in London hotels to take in the sights of the capital city of England also.