6 Cool Tourist Attractions in Plymouth

Today’s Plymouth is a quaint city with beautiful green hills and bays. In the past, the city was a prime port, most famous for defeating the Spanish Armada of 1588. The defeat is historical since it a boost to the British monarchy to become a world power. It is well-known for two names from maritime history - Sir Francis Drake and Mayflower. 

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Other than that, Plymouth has a wide beach where you can spend countless number of hours overlooking the blue waters, meadows, and woodlands.

The 6 Greatest Holiday Tourist Attractions in Plymouth You Will Love

So, wondering what a great getaway holiday for you is?

Here are six cool tourist attractions that you should definitely visit when in Plymouth:

1. Royal Citadel

Royal Citadel was built during the times of Sir Francis Drake in 1556 and was a very important coastal defense over the next 100 years for England. The British Army still uses it, so you’ll have to check the days and timing for when you can visit the historic place. Next to it is the Royal Chapel of St. Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, which was built back in 1371.

2. National Marine Aquarium

Visit the United Kingdom’s largest aquarium and check out the 10 different kinds of sharks it has, which include large sand tiger sharks and small dogfish. The aquarium has a great coral collection as well. It has an on-site restaurant that serves delicious seafood and offers pleasant views of the Plymouth Sound.

3. The Mayflower Museum and Steps

If you are a history lover, you’d definitely want to the visit The Mayflower Museum and Steps. It is a wonderful experience as Mayflower was the ship that took founding fathers of the United States to the New World. You can also play interactive fun games and try out costumes at the museum.

4. Tudor Rose Cafe

Constructed in 1640, the Tudor Rose Cafe is the perfect place to try your first Devon Cream tea with some jam sandwiches. The paved roads and old buildings along with the cafe’s garden make the perfect view for a quiet afternoon tea.

5. Tinside Lido

Spend a summer afternoon soaking in the 1935 Art Deco lido rooftop swimming pool. You can see the Plymouth Sound, Smeaton's Tower, and Plymouth Hoe from the lido. It is open between May and September. You’ll have to pay a minimal fee of £5 for spending the entire afternoon there, which is absolutely worth it.

6. Crownhill Fort

Explore the underground tunnels and cannons at the Crownhill Fort. It has a massive dry moat and multiple rampants, which you’ll have fun investigating with your friends. The fort also offers overnight stays in the former Officers' Quarters, which are now converted into suites with separate bedrooms, kitchen, and living rooms for a luxurious stay.

No matter when your next vacation is, we are sure you would want to make it special. Why not try out one of these destinations and check it off from your bucket list?