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Booking Line
07825 277811
reservations@
plymouthholidays.co.uk
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Barbican Base  Local
Passenger Ferry Routes  Foot
Bridge
Avis is one of two car rental agencies just a short walk from
the apartment. And with the spectacular coastline of Devon and
Cornwall, as well as the beauty of Dartmoor so close at hand,
hiring a car for a day or two is highly recommended. The South
West offers a host of great days out from tropical rainforest
(in the giant biomes of the Eden Project) to quaint villages;
from modern art at the Tate to restaurants owned by famous chefs.
Have a look at our useful
links for more information.
The Barbican
Leisure Park includes a 15 screen cinema complex offering
the largest screens and most comfortable seating in the area.
You will also find a 24 lane ten-pin bowling centre, complete
with 13 pool tables and an amusement arcade, as well as a well-equipped
gym, complete with swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Plymouth's
largest night club is also located here along with several bars
and restaurants.
The Barbican Theatre is a small and friendly venue promoting
national small-scale theatre and dance productions. The diverse
programme of events on offer also incorporates music, poetry,
workshops and classes. Facilities include a bar/cafe and exhibition
space. For more information visit the Barbican
Theatre website.
Setting off from the Mayflower Steps, the Cawsand ferry makes
the short journey across Plymouth sound to the picturesque Cornish
fishing villages of Cawsand and Kingsand. Relax on the beach
or wander through the quaint village streets to discover art
galleries and souvenir shops. Take a walk along the cliffs to
the spectacular house and gardens of Mount Edgcumbe, or across
to the other side of the peninsula and the long sandy bay of
Whitsand. Alternatively, the Mount Batten ferry gives you access
to the links golf course of Statton Heights and a coastal walk
that boasts superb views looking back across to Plymouth Hoe.
Plymouth's new indoor shopping
mall opened in 2006 and houses a large number of familiar
high street names. Outside the mall New George Street, Royal
Parade and Cornwall Street are also lined with shops and there
is an indoor market at the bottom end of the town centre.
Tucked away in an unassuming side street of the Barbican this
house is easily missed by visitors. Over 400 years old and with
furnishings from the period it was once inhabited by a Tudor
sea captain. Behind the house the gardens, with tea shop, are
a secret oasis away from the bustle of the waterfront.
With its famous lighthouse (see below) set amidst wide promenades,
green spaces and war memorials, The Hoe is the picture postcard
view of Plymouth. With its spectacular views over Plymouth Sound
it is a popular spot for sunbathers and picnicers, and has plenty
of space for children to play. The Hoe is regularly plays host
to outdoor events ranging from outdoor cinema, music, fairs
and festivals and the spectacular British Firework Championships
in the summer.
A couple of minutes from the Barbican Base apartment are the
Mayflower Steps, the point from which the Pilgrim Fathers departed
in 1620 to voyage across the Atlantic and found a new colony
in North America. Nearby, the Barbican's iconic 'Shrimp' sculpture
guards the entrance to the harbour.
The National
Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the country's largest, and
the only one that was set up solely for the purposes of education,
conservation and researcch. The building houses the deepest
tank in Europe, home to four sand tiger sharks. As well as the
many tanks the centre includes the Maritme Gardens, Waterside
Gallery, cafe and gift shop and puts on numerous informative
exhibitions.
The Plymouth
Arts Centre cinema offers a wide range of films from box
office hits to independent and world cinema. The venue also
includes an exhibition space and café bar, which offers
a wide selection of freshly-prepared meals, snacks and drinks
in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Royal Citadel has been looking out over the Sound for around
350 years, although some buildings within date back as far as
the 15th century. For over 100 years it was England's most important
defence and is still used by the military today. Guided tours
are available and in the summer the citadel plays host to the
spectacular Music of the
Night.
For those visitors arriving
by coach, the coach station is just a short walk from the
Barbican Base.
Plymouth Gin is a world famous brand and the original distillery
(dating from the 15th century) still stands in Southside Street
today. Much of the traditional distillery equipment is on display,
and the building also houses the popular restaurant, the Barbican
Kitchen.
The Plymouth Pavilions house Plymouth's premier concert venue,
as well as an indoor ice rink and swimming pool. A wide range
of concerts and events
are staged here throughout the year.
Plymouth's Piazza is the focal point for a wide range of events
held throughout the year in the city centre. Events include
food markets, craft fayres, outdoor ice-skating, as well as
a range of cultural and sporting highlights that are screened
on the giant outdoor screen. Check out our events
page for more details.
This lighthouse was built by John Smeaton in the mid 18th century
and used several pioneering techniques. The lighthouse was originally
located on the treacherous Eddystone Rocks off Rame Head, Cornwall
(the rocks themselves are within the bounds of Plymouth's city
limits). However the lighthouse was so well designed that it
actually outlasted the rocks on which it stood. Erosion of these
rocks made the lighthouse unstable and it was dismantled and
moved to Plymouth Hoe as a memorial to Smeaton. The tower is
open to tourists and offers fantastic views over the sound and
city.
The Theatre Royal is the largest and best-attended regional,
producing theatre in the UK, and the leading promoter of theatre
in the South West. The theatre offers a comprehensive programme
of shows, including
West End productions, performed on one of two stages.
The second of local car rental agencies available. See Avis
above for more information.
After a £3.4m renovation project, Tinside Lido recently
reopend to the public in 2005. The Art Deco building is Grade
II listed and in a spectacular setting, beneath Plymouth Hoe
and Smeaton's Tower and overlooking Plymouth Sound. The salt-water
lido is surrounded by a sunbathing terrace, complete with loungers
and deckchairs, and is open
throughout the summer.
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