Welcome to Plymouth
For decades, some have dismissed Plymouth as sprawling and ugly, pointing to its architectural eyesores and sometimes palpable poverty. But the arrival of high-profile chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Mitch Tonks and an ongoing waterfront regeneration begs a rethink. Yes the city, an important Royal Naval port, suffered heavy WWII bomb damage, and even today it can appear more gritty than pretty, but Plymouth is also packed with possibilities for visitors: swim in an art deco lido, tour a gin distillery, learn to SUP, kayak and sail, roam an aquarium, take a boat trip across the bay, then see a top-class theatre show and party till dawn. And the aces in the pack? The history-rich Barbican district and Plymouth Hoe – a cafe-dotted, wide, grassy headland offering captivating views of a boat-studded bay.
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Devon Plymouth and Dartmoor Private Full-Day Highlights Tour
This tour is for a maximum of 7 people in a luxury Land Rover Discovery. You will be collected from your hotel by your local guide, and you will journey to Plymouth where you will step on to the world famous Plymouth Hoe with its panoramic views and stunning historical significance. Hear about Drake and the Armada, see Smeatons Tower the iconic lighthouse which once stood on the fearsome Eddystone reef 14 miles offshore as well as numerous other tales of this great seafaring City. You then arrive at the Barbican visiting the Mayflower Steps and museum, seeing the Elizabethan House and visiting the place where it is said the Pilgrim fathers had their last meal before setting out for the new world in 1620.Next your guide will drive you to the historic Royal William Yard, the stunning collection of grade one listed buildings that used to supply the provisions for the Royal Navy. A short walk visits places of real historic significance, including the spot where a voyage once left which changed the whole understanding of the world. Lunch taken here or en route depending upon your preferences (not included in the price). Set off for Dartmoor and your driver guide will explain the history of the moor, and you will visit one of the famous granite tors, where you can climb up to see fantastic views of the surrounding area. The choice of tor will depend on the guests wishes and abilities, so can range from a stiff climb, to a single step up just a few meters from the car for those who are unable to scale the hills. You'll go to Princetown, location of the infamous Dartmoor prison, and hear stories of escapes attempts and dastardly deeds and then visit other areas of Dartmoor including Postbridge, before returning to your hotel.
Day Sail Adventure
Come and meet us at Meet us at King Point Marina, Plymouth (PL1 3EF) at 9:30 am. Sail until 4:00 pm. During your day sail, you will sail our 41′ sailing yacht in the sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound. Our experienced skippers will encourage you to helm, drop the anchor and trim the sails. Because we will only book a maximum of 5 guests onboard your day sail, you have plenty of hands-on experience. IncludedSkipper fees, mooring fees, fuel and a light lunch (home-made sandwiches, fruit, crisps, snacks, juice and hot drinks) whilst underway. Please bringLayers of warm clothing (even in the summer), waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, flat non-marking shoes, towel, soft travel bag (as hard bags are difficult to stow), sun cream and sunglasses.
Babbacombe Model Village
Visit: Babbacombe Model VillageBabbacombe Model Village on the English Riviera is famous for its miniature landscaped gardens, leading it to be branded as one of Europe's Premier Model Villages and one of Torquay's most beautiful gardens.The gardens cover nearly four acres and require on-going attention throughout the year by our team of professional gardeners. This ensures that they are kept in an immaculate condition and the scenes are kept to scale.Whether a keen garden enthusiast or just a casual admirer the beautiful landscaping never fails to impress our visitors.The gardens provide a beautiful backdrop to hundreds of models and scenes, recreating British life & culture in miniature, with lots of humour and hidden gems.
Full day paintball pass in Plymouth
On arrival at 9am, proceed through our registration area to the military-themed base camp where you will be issued with your equipment including full-length combat suit with padded collar, body armour, battle pack and full head goggles. After a short safety demonstration at 10am, teams proceed through the gun zone to collect their semi-automatic paintball guns and fire off some practice shots. You'll experience 6 games in the morning on 3 different fields, with short breaks in between to re-fuel and talk team tactics. After a short lunch break at 1pm, experience 6 more games on 3 different fields. There is a results ceremony to conclude the day, with certificates awarded to those who display heroic behaviour out on the game zones.