Weekend City Breaks in Plymouth and Tourist Attractions to See

Posted by writer on September 30th, 2009 at 09:51pm

Vacations in the UK appear to be increasingly popular at the moment, most likely due to the economic downturn and the low value of the pound. The UK has many first class vacation destinations including London (the English capital city) and other fascinating cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Great Yarmouth and Margate. One city often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

First appearances are that Plymouth appears a little plain and fairly modern, but looking a little bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city of Plymouth has a fascinating history and a long relationship with the sea. As long ago as the sixteenth century Plymouth has had a busy port. In 1588 Francis Drake set sail from the town’s port to successfully defend England by defeating the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from the port.

It is possible to enjoy cheap short breaks in Plymouth by staying in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking a plush hotel. A quick look online will show that you can book a room for as little as £29 a night and many establishments have other meals at a reasonable price, often equal to, or less expensive than local restaurants.

Visitors Attractions In Plymouth

There are numerous places of interest in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular visitor attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, Merchant’s House Museum, the National Marine Aquarium and the Barbican district. A boat cruise around the naval base is an interesting way to spend some time and if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a day trip to other places near to Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.

Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is situated 2 miles from the town of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is a further Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, roughly six miles from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date renovated as a family home.

If you and your family are in the process of considering spending some time in Plymouth it is immensely important that you book your  room at the earliest opportunity because, unfortunately hotels and guest houses in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If you have a large family you may find that Plymouth serviced apartments are a cheaper option to bed & breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting Britain from abroad then you should consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the sights of the capital city of England too.

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