The Box, Plymouth

Ein Mini-Guide zu

Plymouth: tips and FAQs

Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen

Insiderwissen

Tipps für Ihren Besuch

Start on the Hoe

Smeaton's Tower, the Naval Memorial and views of Drake's Island and the Breakwater are all on or beside the Hoe.

Walk the cobbles

The Barbican's lanes around Southside Street hold most of its pubs and restaurants, and the Mayflower Steps are on the harbour edge.

Swim in summer only

Tinside Lido opens between May and September; check the season before you go.

Royal William Yard

Sir John Rennie's former Royal Navy victualling yard, built 1826 to 1835, now has restaurants and bars, according to GWR.

Elizabethan House in winter

The Box's Elizabethan House on New Street closes for the winter and reopens in spring, according to The Box.

Seasonal events

Winter in Torbay

Dates come from the organiser's own page.

Bay of Lights

28. Nov. 2026 bis 3. Jan. 2027

Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.

English Riviera: Bay of Lights →

FAQ

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Where is Plymouth?

Plymouth is in Devon, England. Waterfront city of the Hoe, the Barbican and the Mayflower Steps. Nearby stops and stations include Plymouth station, Brittany Ferries, Torpoint Ferry.

How long do I need in Plymouth?

1 bis 2 Tage. Planen Sie mehr Zeit ein, wenn Sie auswärts essen oder mehrere Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen möchten.

Was sind die Highlights?

Highlights include Plymouth Hoe, Smeaton's Tower, Royal Citadel. See the Things to do page for more.

Wie komme ich dorthin?

Nearby: Plymouth station (GWR, CrossCountry); Brittany Ferries (Ferry port); Torpoint Ferry (Chain ferry). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Wo kann ich essen und trinken?

We list 13 places to eat and drink in and around Plymouth, with filters to help you choose.

Wo kann ich übernachten?

Wir führen 5 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.

Is Plymouth accessible?

Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.

Fotonachweise

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