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Things to see in Plymouth (United Kingdom): 67 places and when to go
Plymouth is a city in United Kingdom with around 247,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (11), Temples (9). The best known are Calstock, Eddystone Lighthouse and Plymouth Sound. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.3854, -4.16
- Population
- About 247,000
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Nature (11) · Temples (9) · Food and drink (9) · Wildlife (7) · Beaches (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 150 km as the crow flies
What to see in Plymouth
The places in and around Plymouth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- CalstockHistory13 km
- Eddystone LighthouseLighthouse on the Eddystone Rocks, England24 km
- Plymouth SoundBay at Plymouth, England3.9 km
- CoteheleGrade I listed historic house museum in Calstock, Cornwall, England, UK13 km
- Dartmoor Zoological ParkBritish zoological garden12 km
- Trematon CastleA shell keep built on a motte and bailey castle5.8 km
- Tamar BridgeSuspension bridge in southwest England4.0 km
- Whitsand BayBay in Cornwall, England11 km
- Mount Edgcumbe HouseHouse museum in Cornwall, England, UK3.6 km
- Penlee Point, RamePromontory on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall, England, UK7.8 km
- Plympton CastleFormer castle near Plymouth, Devon, England, UK7.9 km
- Royal Citadel, PlymouthFort in Plymouth, Devon, England, UK2.8 km
- Smeaton's TowerLighthouse in Devon, England, UK2.7 km
- Plymouth Naval MemorialGrade I listed cenotaph in Plymouth, United Kingdom2.5 km
- Butterdon HillHill in Devon, England, UK19 km
- HMS Scylla1968 Leander-class frigate9.2 km
- St Andrew's Church, PlymouthAnglican church in Plymouth, England2.3 km
- National Marine Aquarium, PlymouthMarine aquarium in the city of Plymouth, England2.9 km
- Plymouth SynagogueSynagogue in the Plymouth, Devon, England, UK2.3 km
- St Germans PrioryChurch building in Cornwall, England, UK11 km
- Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman, RevelstokeChurch in Revelstoke, Noss Mayo, Devon, England, UK14 km
- Bakers PitCave system in Devon, England29 km
- Blackdown RingsHillfort site in Devon, England, UK26 km
- Plymouth Breakwater LighthouseLighthouse in Devon, England5.7 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Brent Hill, Sylvia's Meadow, Radford Woods Local Nature Reserve, South Efford Marsh Nature Reserve, The Pleasure Place, Warleigh Point Nature Reserve
- Temples: Charles Church, Plymouth, St Dunstan's Abbey, St Germanus' Church, Rame, St Mary's and St Julian's Church, Maker, Church of St Nicholas and St Faith, Saltash
- History: Crownhill Fort, Forder Battery, Fort Austin, Port Eliot, Plymouth Castle, Woodland Fort, Langdon Court, Devon, Tavy Bridge
- Museums and art: The Box, Plymouth, Plym Valley Railway
- Beaches: Bantham Beach, Bovisand, South Milton Sands, Mothecombe Beach, Wonwell Beach
- Food and drink: Plymouth Gin Distillery, Plymouth Pannier Market, Bere Brewery, Noss Beer Works, Roam Brewery & Taproom, Steel Brew Co & Taproom, Summerskills Brewery, The Clipper Inn, V53
- Hiking: Erme-Plym Trail, South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth), South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point), South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea), South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe), South West Coast Path (Staddon Lane Alternative Route)
- Diving: HMS Royal Katherine
- With kids: Tinside Lido
When to go to Plymouth
The best time to visit Plymouth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:16
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:26
- NovBetter not8:42
- DecPossible7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. In June, 67 of the 67 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Plymouth
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 150 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Princetown59 places21 km
- Liskeard21 places22 km
- St Ives22 places32 km
- Paignton65 places41 km
- Pentewan28 places46 km
- Tintagel34 places50 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Plymouth?
The best known: Calstock, Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth Sound, Cotehele, Dartmoor Zoological Park. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Plymouth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Plymouth?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 150 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Plymouth as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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