City Breaks in Plymouth

Vacations in Britain appear to be incredibly popular this year, most likely due to the economic downturn and the low value of the pound Sterling. Great Britain has large selection of top class tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Skegness, Southport and Bognor Regis. One vacation resort commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

At first glance Plymouth appears a little plain and principally modern, but delving a little deeper and you will quickly find that the city has a fascinating history and a deep association with the sea. As far back as the 16th C the town has had a busy port. In 1588 Sir Francis Drake set sail from the port at Plymouth to successfully defend England from the Spanish Armada. A further historic moment occurred in sixteen twenty when the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for North America.

It is possible to take low cost weekend city breaks in Plymouth by staying in Plymouth B&B rather than staying in a plush hotel. Searching online will reveal that you can book a room for as little as twenty nine pounds a night and some guest houses have other meals at a reasonable price, often equivalent to, or less costly than local restaurants.

Visitors Attractions In The Devonshire City Of Plymouth

There are numerous places to visit in Plymouth. Popular visitor attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the Royal Citadel, Sutton Harbour and the Mayflower Steps. A cruise around the port is an excellent way to spend some time and if you find that you have more time why not take a day trip to other places near to Plymouth, such as; Buckland Abbey, Saltram House or Mount Edgcumbe.

Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is located 2m east of the town, Mount Edgcumbe is a further Tudor house with landscaped gardens, parklands and coastal paths, and Buckland Abbey, around 6 miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Francis Drake and was later renovated as a family home.

If you and your friends are in the process of considering taking a trip to Plymouth it is immensely important that you book your rooms at the earliest moment because, sadly hotels in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are frequently fully booked months in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you might find that Plymouth serviced apartments prove to be less expensive alternative to Plymouth bed & breakfast. If you are visiting Great Britain from abroad then why not consider making a reservation for a room in London hotels to take in the sights of the English capital too.