Plymouth Weekend City Breaks and Visitor Attractions to Visit

Vacations in Britain seem to be amazingly popular at the moment, most probably due to the present depression and the weak pound. Great Britain has large selection of first class vacation destinations including London (the capital of England) and other interesting cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Great Yarmouth, Margate and Bognor Regis. One place often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

When you first arrive Plymouth appears rather bland and fairly modern, but searching a little deeper and you will soon find that Plymouth has a fascinating history and a deep association with the sea. As far back as the fifteen hundreds there has been a busy port in Plymouth. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake set sail from the port at Plymouth to defend the British from the Spanish Armada. Another historic moment occurred in sixteen twenty when the port served as the last embarkation point for the Pilgrim Fathers on their journey to North America.

It is possible to take reasonably priced vacations in Plymouth by booking Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than staying in a overpriced hotel. A quick look online will reveal that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and many establishments offer reasonably priced dinners also, often equal to, or less expensive than local restaurants.

Places To Visit In Plymouth

There are numerous places of interest to visit in Plymouth. Popular tourist attractions include; Merchant’s House Museum, St Andrew’s church, the National Marine Aquarium and the Mayflower Steps. A 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 trip to places close to Plymouth, such as; Buckland Abbey, Saltram House or Mount Edgcumbe.

Saltram House is a pretty Tudor Mansion which is situated 2 miles east of the town of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is a further Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, roughly 6 miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Francis Drake and was at a later date redesigned as a family home.

If you and your family are currently thinking about taking a break in the city of Plymouth it is immensely important that you reserve your  room at the earliest opportunity as, unfortunately hotel and guest house accommodation in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked months in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you may find that serviced apartments in Plymouth prove to be reasonable alternative to bed & breakfast accommodation in Plymouth. If you are visiting the United Kingdom 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 too.

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