Entertainment
www.plymouthdiary.co.uk - A comprehensive guide to a whole range of events happening in the area.
www.plymouthpavilions.com - Home to Plymouth's premier concert venue, as well as an indoor ice rink and swimming pool.
www.theatreroyal.com - The leading promoter of theatre in the South West
www.pafc.co.uk - Plymouth Argyle Football Club
www.national-aquarium.co.uk - The country's largest aquarium
www.myvue.com - 15 screen cinema
www.drakecircus.com - Plymouth's newest and best shopping centre
www.plymouthartscentre.org - The centre shows a wide range of arthouse and mainstream films, hosts art exhibitions and serves up food from their cafe/restaurant.
www.plymouth.gov.uk/fdtinsidelido - Spectacular recently refurbished saltwater lido
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk - The Barbican's local theatre company
www.barbican-leisure.co.uk - Home to a 24 lane bowling alley, restaurants, bars, a gym and a night-club

Dining
Diners are truly spoilt for choice when eating out on the Barbican. From exceptional seafood restaurants with great views, to welcoming gastro-pubs; from lively bars with great atmospheres, to waterfront cafes and al-fresco dining, there is something for everyone. Below is just a small selection of what's on offer, with web links where available.

www.tannersrestaurant.com - AA Restaurant of the Year 2007/08
www.barbicankitchen.com - The second restaurant in Plymouth owned by the Tanner brothers, located in Plymouth Gin Distillery
www.suttonharbour.net - Recently renovated, Bistro Bacchanalia is a waterside restaurant with a fine menu, including several locally caught fish dishes
www.piermastersrestaurant.com - Plymouth's oldest seafood restaurant, and one of its best loved.
www.easterneyeplymouth.com - Local Indian restaurant
www.thewaterfront.org.uk - Stylishly refurbished restaurant with a large lobster tank and fantastic views over Plymouth Sound.
www.joined-up-whiting.co.uk - Fine dining seafood restaurant with great views of Sutton marina.
www.hoecantonese.com - Local Chinese restaurant


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Transport
www.avis.co.uk - Nearby car hire firm
www.thrifty.co.uk - Another car hire firm, also only a short walk away
www.taxifast.co.uk - Plymouth's most widely used taxi firm
www.cawsandferry.com - Details of ferry services from the Barbican to Cawsand
www.mountbattenferry.com - Details of ferry services from the Barbican to Mount Batten

General
www.plymouthonly.co.uk - Plymouth directory with information about activities and businesses in Plymouth.
www.plymouthandbeyond.co.uk - Local guide to the attractions of Plymouth and the surrounding area.




Days Out
www.edenproject.com - The massive biomes are one of the country's most popular attractions and also play host to various attractions throughout the year, including music concerts and ice-skating
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk - Information on Dartmoor National Park
www.nationaltrust.org.uk - The National Trust manage a large number of stately homes, stretches of coastline and other places of interest throughout the region
www.landmarktrust.org.uk - The large fort (owned by the Landmark Trust) sitting on top of Crownhill in the north of the city is a great place to explore. Its labyrinth of tunnels and grassy battlements make it a great playground for children.
www.visitnewquaycornwall.co.uk - A comprehensive guide to Newquay, Cornwall's surfing paradise
www.englishriviera.co.uk - Details for a range of days out and attractions on the South Devon coast
www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk - This magnificent historic house and its beautiful gardens are a brief ferry ride away, across the mouth of the river Tamar

Dining
www.rickstein.co.uk - Rick Stein is one of Britain's best-loved chefs and his restaurants in Padstow are world famous
www.fifteencornwall.co.uk - One of TV chef, Jamie Oliver's popular chain of restaurants




earth.google.com - The detailed satellite pictures available make this a great tool for checking out the area before you visit
metoffice.gov.uk - Detailed weather information to help you plan your stay
www.nationalexpress.com - Details of coach timetables to and from Plymouth
www.megabus.com - Details of budget coach timetables to and from Plymouth
www.thetrainline.com - Details of train timetables to and from Plymouth
www.airsouthwest.com - Details of flights in and out of Plymouth airport