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The Mount Batten Peninsula is a 24-metre tall area of rock on a 600-metre area of land projecting into The Sound. The peninsula features a marina and centre for sea sport. The Mount Batten Breakwater to the west doubles as a breakwater for the Cattewater and Sutton Harbour. PL99SL
Saltash over the Tamar Bridge looks across the waters to Plymouth and is a quiet haven away from city life. The town has a number of pubs, restaurants, cafes and independent shops for you to dine at or explore. It’s also the home of the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Saltash hosts a leisure centre with swimming pools and fitness suites. PL126AF
The Barbican and Sutton Harbour are packed with heritage, there’s a vibrant mix of cobbled streets, narrow lanes and more than 200 Listed Buildings, many of which are Tudor and Jacobean. As well as this the area offers a wide range of boutique shops, galleries, pubs and eateries set amidst beautiful scenery. There’s an fantastic mix of cuisine from Italian, Greek, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Himalayan, Mexican and British restaurants. PL12LS
The Box is Plymouth's major museum, art gallery and archive. Nine galleries showcase the city’s must see collections and include amazing ships’ figureheads, natural history specimens, a full-size woolly mammoth replica, film and photography, documents, maps and plans. PL4 8AX
The Mayflower Steps are close to the Barbican where the Pilgrims are believed to have left England aboard the Mayflower carrying 102 passengers, crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America on 6 September 1620. PL1 2LR
National Marine Aquarium is the UK's largest Aquarium and features over 4,000 animals including sharks, stingrays, octopuses and jellyfish. 100% of the Aquarium’s proceeds go towards the Ocean… PL4 0DX
Tinside Lido is set in a stunning location overlooking the sea at the tip of Plymouth Hoe. The pool has been voted one of the top 10 best outdoor pools in Europe, built in 1935, the Lido is a fantastic example of art-deco style and is Grade II listed. PL1 2AA
Smeaton's Tower is the centerpiece on Plymouth's Hoe, and one of the South West's most well-known landmarks. Standing at 72 foot high, the tower has been has been beautifully restored and offers amazing views of Plymouth Sound and the city from the lantern room. PL1 2NZ
Plymouth Gin Distillery has been in operation since 1793 making it the oldest working gin distillery in England. The building dates back to the 1400’s, the Refectory, a medieval hall features a hull-shaped timber roof, dating back to 1431. PL1 2LQ
Central Park is the largest park in Plymouth, created in 1928 for improving the health of city residents. Stunning open meadows and woodlands offer fantastic views over the city towards Plymouth Sound and Cornwall. The Meadow Cafe has a wildflower roof and offers a delicious healthy menu, open 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. The Park Play Space features trampolines, hammocks and a double zip wire. PL3 4QL
The Plymouth Life Centre situated in Central Park includes a family leisure pool, a climbing wall, an eight-lane indoor bowls centre, fitness suite, a 10 lane 50-metre Olympic standard swimming pool, an Olympic standard diving pool, along with dryside training facilities, a sauna, a steam room, and a multipurpose area for dance and martial arts.[1] It is currently the only 12 court multipurpose sports hall in Devon. PL2 3DF
Theatre Royal Plymouth is home to three performance spaces: The Lyric, The Drum and the workshop space, The Lab. The theatre offers a wide range of shows including classic and contemporary drama, musical productions and the presentation of national opera, ballet and dance companies. PL1 2TR
Plymouth Pavilions features an Ice Rink, catering outlets from fast food to ice cream and meeting areas. PL1 3LF
Drake Circus in Plymouth is the west country's most popular shopping centre with over 70 stores. There’s a variety of big name brand and eateries all under one roof. PL1 1EA
Plymouth Snowsports Centre offers skiers and snowboarders of all levels three slopes to choose from including the longest artificial slope in the South West. There’s also a 650 metre toboggan run and Sno-tube rides. PL6 8LW
