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We visited this place with our 5 year old son and were a bit disappointed that extra attractions, like soft play, were unavailable. We enjoyed the big aquarium and watching the team of reaserchers at the lab. If you have an autistic child like we do I'll advice you to be there first in the morning as it becomes busy later on. The tickets can be used for the whole day which is fantastic as we didn't have a chance to see everything in our first round. Our son just runs like a Flash😆 Lovely, friendly staff. X

A great place to visit for young and old. You can spend a few hours just wandering around at your own pace looking at the vast array of fish, turtles and sharks. My children loved this place. This is my second time here and would definitely return for a third time.

Lots of information and big fish. We took about an hour to go around, we did not read the information boards which could easily add another hour. There are a couple of places to sit and watch which is a pleasant way to spend some time. They offer a year's entry for the price of a day; £26 per adult, which is quite pricey if you only visit once. However visit again within the year and it becomes fantastic value!

I have read the reviews before I went to this aquarium so I knew what to expect. To be honest, the staff are quite friendly and helpful, and I wish I could give it a higher point, but the fish tanks are too small, and the so-called biggest fish tank could have come with a bit more fish or more impressive fish. I think perhaps because the major visitors of this aquarium are kids and their families these days, they stick too many stickers with words and scientific facts on the wall, yet put too few fish to see. The best room is the room with the lecture, the curvy glass helps us to see the animals more clearly. The lecturer was very enthusiastic when she talked about sharks, rays, and the green turtle. I do not mind that they make the Aquarium more educational, but I hope they prioritize the fish rather than people. Whether bigger or smaller fish, they need more space to swim. For the size and the reputation of this museum, they could have done better.

So much too see. There was 2 school parties here when I went and they looked intrigued by the big tank while they were at a talk. I loved it,my daughter in law showed us the way luckily else I'd have been going in circles. Didn't see any seahorses which were there last time and the sharks were not that big but my fave were the mantas and stingrays. There were some really big starfish,a turtle and lots of strange looking fish and anemones. Got a years pass on buying entry tickets so will be returning soon.

Excellent. You get to see so much. You can even go round again and again. The cafe has very limited seating, food looked good but seemed overpriced. Toilets are located throughout. Easy to get round with pushchair, lift however is very small. The view you get of the animals is amazing.

Visited recently and this place truly blew me away. As the UK’s largest aquarium, it effortlessly lives up to the hype with its four themed zones: Plymouth Sound, Eddystone Reef, Atlantic Ocean, and Blue Planet; all packed with vibrant marine life and fascinating exhibits. The Atlantic Ocean exhibit is mind-blowing, housing a colossal 2.5-million-liter tank filled with sharks, rays, and tropical fish, viewed through thick acrylic walls that make you feel submerged. The Ocean Drifters jellyfish display in the Atlantic zone is also stunning; perfect for taking a moment to marvel. Kids (and grown-ups) will love the interactive corners; rock pool touch tanks, storytelling sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, and crafts that bring education to life with fun. I especially appreciated the thoughtful accessibility touches like lowered viewing panels, stools for young visitors, and staff who are knowledgeable and welcoming. Extra perks: a café with harbour views, a lovely on-site gift shop, and seamless entry options (standard and fast-track). Plus, if you nudge the ticket cost with gift aid, you could score a year’s free return visits which is definitely great value for money.

Great place to go for a walk around, coffee, beer or food. Stayed at the bistro Pierre and went across on the ferry to edgcumbe . Nice spot for micro brewery beer, interesting history to the yard. It was originally built in the early 19th century for the Navy

A stunningly restored Victorian victualling yard. The buildings are impressive in their size. It gives an insight to the size and enormity of the RN in the age of sail and what it took to keep it supplied. The restaurants a top class, our favourite being the food and service at Wagamamas.

Royal William Yard is undeniably a splendid waterfront destination—rich in history, teeming with culture, and architecturally captivating. It shines as a day-visitor or leisure hotspot, offering a memorable mix of relaxation, gastronomy, shopping, and artistic flair. However, if you're considering living there, tread carefully. The high cost, logistical challenges, and lifestyle trade-offs mean you might enjoy it more from the outside than as a daily home.

Arrived on a Sat afternoon. A few restaurants / bars are opened. But generally the place is very quiet. Very few shops. Nothing much to do if you are not there for a drink.

A Must-Visit in Plymouth – Royal William Yard We spent the day at Royal William Yard and it honestly exceeded expectations. It’s one of those rare places that blends history, scenery, food, and accessibility so perfectly that there’s something for everyone – whether you’re here with kids, friends, or older family members. History & Atmosphere The Yard is steeped in history — originally built in the 1820s–30s to supply the Royal Navy. Today, the beautiful Grade I listed stone buildings have been restored and given new life as restaurants, cafés, shops, and even a cinema. You really feel the history as you walk around — but it’s alive and buzzing, not just a museum piece. Things to Do There’s so much on offer: • Restaurants & Cafés – from Bistrot Pierre to Hook & Line, Wagamama, Seco Lounge and more. Coffee stops, wine bars, even a brewery — it’s food heaven. • Everyman Cinema – luxury cinema with sofas and food served to your seat. • Walks & Views – stunning coastal walks, sea views across to Cornwall and Mount Edgcumbe, and lovely lawns for picnics. • Activities – paddle boarding, sea swimming, yoga on the lawn, and a marina for boating. • Events & Markets – from food festivals to art shows and outdoor cinema nights, there’s always something happening. Accessibility We visited with my mother-in-law who is wheelchair-bound and were so impressed at how friendly and accommodating the Yard is. Parking is good, routes are mostly level, and staff in the restaurants and cafés couldn’t have been more helpful. Yes, some areas are cobbled or uneven (part of the history!), but overall it’s one of the most accessible historic sites I’ve been to. For Families & Adults Alike Kids will love the open spaces, the boats in the marina, and the chance to explore the history trail. Adults can relax with great food, drinks, and those unbeatable sea views. Whether you’re here for a lively evening or a peaceful daytime stroll, it’s got the right balance. The Highlight For me, it was simply sitting with a coffee, watching the sea and taking in the view across to Cornwall. The combination of majestic architecture, open water, and welcoming atmosphere makes Royal William Yard unforgettable. ✅ Summary: If you’re visiting Plymouth, don’t miss Royal William Yard. It’s more than just a spot to eat – it’s a full experience of history, leisure, and beauty by the sea. We’ll definitely be back.

Recent trip to Plymouth we stumbled across this place and so glad we did, we had an amazing afternoon into evening spent here. The amazingly restored buildings and architecture is well worth a visit just to walk around with a coffee but we booked into the Le Vignoble for a jazz and wine afternoon, then we went to the fabulous Movie theatre (Everyman) and what a place well worth it for the novelty purposes! Then we had dinner at Pierre restaurant which was lovely then to finish the evening off one last little stroll around to take the area in

Stunning views as far as the eye can see. Came here to visit my daughter who lives here. Unforgettable memories ♥️♥️

Access is closed for bookings knly and closed for winter. Also English heritage membership card is useless here because u have to pay extra to book. Here is some background: The Royal Citadel in Plymouth was built in the 17th century to defend the city against potential naval attacks. Commissioned by Charles II, it played a key role in military defense during various conflicts, including the English Civil War and World War II. The citadel’s robust design features impressive ramparts, bastions, and views over Plymouth Sound.

Reputed to be the longest continually 'manned' military base in Great Britain, originally built around the time of the English Civil War, there is a date stone (1660) in the lower wall on the West Sally Port. They still do guided walks only see website for up to date information. Outside the main North entrance you can find a Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife memorial.

I had the honour to be a guest of a meeting function inside the citadel. It feels really good being indoors. Food and service were really good.

Nice place, pretty and scenic however, the Military personal inside didn't take kindly to me taking an afternoon jog across the main plaza, found myself in the ER with 3 bullet holes to the chest very fast. Overall, nice bed and breakfast.

beautiful part of England definitely worth visiting on a nice day.

Too bad not open

Although you can walk around the outside of the fort itself, due to the fact that this is an active army base, civilians are not permitted inside.

An absolute must-do! Really enjoyed the distilling tour and tasting experience, Kirsty was an excellent guide and kept us entertained and engaged throughout. I will never view or taste gin in the same way, very enjoyable and excellent value for money. Highly recommend!

Another distillery visited. I got my pin badge and a navy strength bottle of gin to go in my bar. Thank you very much. Some great details on the building. Lots of history. Amazingly strong cocktails. Hubby loved the whisky he had in the bar, he wishes he'd of taken the name. If we ever visit Plymough again, we will definitely drop in.

I went on an upgraded masters tour with five friends and family yesterday and it was just exceptional. It's such a fun experience. Our guide Karly was so knowledgeable and engaging. We had a wonderful tour, learnt about the history of gin, had a gin tasting, made our own gin with an amazing array of botanicals to choose from and had two cocktails in the beautiful upstairs bar, which is also steeped in history. A magical day I would highly recommend. What a treat!

Had a fantastic time, lived in Plymouth for a while and was the first time we went on the tour. Kirsty was a brilliant tour guide and made the whole experience memorable. Highly recommended taking the time to visit, you will not be disappointed.

I’d give this a miss. I’ve done a fair few distillery tours and this was by far the worst one I’ve ever been too. It’s relatively informative but the tour guide we had was rough. She basically yelled at us the entire time like she was leading an outdoor river cruise with no microphone. There were “jokes” in the script and it felt almost like she was trained to do a high energy tour, but has been imprisoned here for decades and it has drained all life and energy out of her. So now, she regurgitates the words but emotionless. Like an animatronic animal from an 80s theme park. The tour finished in about 40 minutes. The bar is fit out beautifully and the bartender was lovely. The gift shop was underwhelming and was manned by two ladies in the middle of a d&m and were all consumed. I get that these tours are feeders to buy more stuff (booze, bric-à-brac, etc) but whoever is in charge needs to revamp this entire process.

We had some time in Plymouth, so wanted to do the Distillery Tour, which was really good, an hour with the very entertaining Kirsty, talking us thru the history of Plymouth Gin and the Distillery, very educational learning about the botanicals, then finished off with a refreshing G&T in the bar, well worth the £15

We went on the Upgraded Gin Tour, explaining the history of the building, the distillery and gin in general. Our guid was Karly, who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout. We saw aspects and elements of the process and got to try making our own micro batches of gin, using some of their fantastic supply of botanical. On top of the different samples we tried on the tour there were drinks at the Refectory Bar afterwards. A brilliant day from start to finish!

As a family historian, with many ancestors who emigrated from England to the USA, I found this memorial interesting and nearby there is a list of passengers who sailed on the Mayflower. I have watched Genealogy programmes where descendants have been traced of those who set sail from near this point and it would be fun to find my own family connection. This will be of interest to those interested in the Mayflower story and there is a museum nearby. Free to visit.

Could not visit Plymouth without taking a look at this memorial, which stands in front of a viewing platform near to the place from where, on 16th September 1620, the Mayflower set sail with 102 Pilgrims on board, families hoping to find a better life and religious freedom in the New World. A bronze artwork tells the story of their experiences on this perilous voyage into the unknown, through illustrations, historical information, and personal accounts. The steps leading down into the water are relatively modern (the original ones no longer exist). There's a museum about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower close by. I did not get time to visit it, but there's a tourist information centre on the ground floor where I found helpful staff, and was given a free map of Plymouth. Well worth coming here to learn about this significant event in British and US history.

This is a great memorial to the Pilgrim's voyage but not the place where they actually stepped aboard the Mayflower. This part of the harbor was not there in 1620, the actual steps are across the Barbican road on Castle Street. There’s a black plaque on the side of the Pilgrim's Ice Cream shop. pilgrims who set sail. That was where the edge of the harbour was back then.

Extremely historical! I wish both countries would clean and maintain it better. Both flags should be replaced, as well as lighting and pavers.

Bit let down by this place it's such a big part of nautical history but I didn't feel there was enough attention brought to it,maybe because the weather wasn't with us that day so the crowds weren't there but the Arch looks good after the renovation and the plaques set up around the walls give a good insight into the history,the battery is also really close by so hopefully it will get more American tourists because it's a very important part of American history

Found this memorial during a walk around Plymouth Harbour. It's amazing to think the Pilgrims were brave enough to leave for a new, unknown world from this very spot.

Great for historical information and general history. Lovely views across the water. Well put together and interesting. Great pub for a drink and food across the road, The Admiral Macbride.

Smeaton’s Tower, Plymouth – A Must-Visit Historic Gem! As a Google Local Guide and an explorer of hidden gems, I highly recommend visiting Smeaton’s Tower if you're in Plymouth. This iconic red-and-white lighthouse offers not only a fascinating dive into maritime history but also one of the best panoramic views of Plymouth Hoe and the coastline. Climbing to the top is a bit of a workout, especially through the narrow spiral staircase, but it's absolutely worth it. Each level has well-preserved displays showing how the lighthouse keepers lived and worked — a real glimpse into the past. The top viewing platform is the highlight: the fresh sea breeze, stunning vistas of the English Channel, and the sense of history make it an unforgettable experience. Staff were friendly and informative, adding to the overall visit. Pro tips: Wear comfortable shoes, and don’t forget your camera! Whether you're a history buff, architecture lover, or just in for the views, Smeaton’s Tower is a Plymouth treasure you shouldn't miss.

This is a nice opportunity to see what it is like inside a lighthouse. This decommissioned lighthouse still has artefacts inside showing its history. It has low ceilings and narrow stairs but you get great views from the top.

my boyfriend and i came for a lovely 1 night stay and decided to visit as we were only a 5 minute walk away and it was nice and good views!

We caught it as the sun was going down. It's in a prominent location. Not sure whether you can climb it. Settings surrounding the tower were fabulous. It was nice and quiet.

Always happy to see Smeatins tower whilst visiting Plymouth, brings back fond memories seeing it from the Hoe or whisky sailing back into Devonport dockyard.

£5 entry for adults. What great value as you don't get in anywhere else for that nowadays? Fascinating history and experience.

This is a pretty special place, I rely enjoyed my time spent here. We walked up the tower, entrance was £5 each if I remember correctly, very interesting and we had a fabulous guide who was from Poland perhaps who was full of interesting knowledge about the tower and Plymouth in general. A wonderful place to visit.

Featuring galleries dedicated to art, history and natural sciences, one can spend quite an enjoyable day taking in all the exhibits and contents of this museum. If feeling peckish, the restaurant in the entrance lobby is not only roomy but also serves good food. Don't forget to pop into the building across from the entrance as it is part of the museum and also features exhibits.

This was a brilliant museum to visit, showcasing the history of Plymouth and its surrounding areas throughout centuries! The exhibits about ships are really interesting with displays of different ones that sailed from the city, particularly the one heading to the North Pole. Information is also shown about how people followed their career paths from Plymouth and model of the city's planning is well-crafted, creative imagery of outdoor areas is admirable itself too! Various cameras and their usage in theatres are delved into, television promotional aspects are revealed also. Artwork section is very creative with the likes of a pram holding up a twig with leaves, multi-headed women and a tree with unique branches off of it!

The Box is a great immersive/interactive museum which provides all ages a great way to experience history from in and around Plymouth and surrounding areas. It’s a real eye opening experience which provides different rooms full of unique information. I’d strongly recommend this to University students or people who are passionate about history. Although families or younger adults may also enjoy certain sections of the museum and of course the gift shop! There is also a small cafe downstairs which provides a variety of drinks and snacks if you plan a longer visit!

So much to see and do. Took my 9yr old Granddaughter and we both loved it. Cafe was reasonably priced and good food too.

In this eautiful building from 1910 you can find an interesting " for all the family" exhibitions about Plymouth's history and prehistoric history, a small nature museum style exhibition which is very interesting and a modern art one too. Free admission, nice cafe, pleasent staff , absolutely perfect. Highly recommend visit.

Modern museum, presenting the history of Devon in an interactive layout. The buildings themselves add to the experience and have been well integrated to suit the different display spaces. Easy to spend a whole looking at the exhibits and talking to the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Brilliant museum, we visited as a family of 4 and all loved it. The displays are very well curated and beautifully presented. Really good interactive screens with so much information

It's a beautiful pool, but 60° outside and the water is not heated, means everyone needs to wear a wetsuit and that's no fun. The other thing I didn't like is that they charge to enter the pool. It was paid for by citizens and should be free to the public. It's not fair to the poor. Add insult to injury, everything has a cost: chaise, wetsuit, toys, etc. I felt bad for the families who didn't have enough money to swim in this hoity-toity pool seemingly restored only for those from the hoity toighty neighborhood. I felt so bad that I was seriously looking to see where I could donate some money for the less fortunate. They should also be able to enjoy this fantastic pool, but I doubted that they would actually get it. This is a very rich town. They can afford open it up to everyone.

I DID’NT GO SWIMMING 🏊‍♂️ IN THE ART DECO SWIMMING POOL. WE WERE PASSING THROUGH AFTERWARDS WE HAD LUNCH. IT WAS LATE AFTERNOON WHEN WE VISITED I HAD WANTED TO VISIT THIS OUTDOOR LIDO HOPEFULLY WE MIGHT POP THERE AGAIN BEFORE THE SUMMER ENDS

First visit, took grandkids while staying with us in Devon. Staff friendly and helpful, place was clean and tidy, change rooms good, toilets good, cafe good, chairs and sunbeds cheap to hire. Pool was amazing, clean and in good condition. Good life guard cover. Had a great swim with views over the Sound. Well worth a visit.

Good place to have coffee or ice-cream and enjoy the view.

Heritage! It's best lido as a thalasso pool. But, sea water not heated-up, freezing even summer season.

Spent a lovely few hours here in the sunshine. Nice to see a pool kept so clean. Good size changing rooms and facilities. Plenty of room for sunbathing and swimming, great selection of pool floats for kids. Lifeguards were on the ball and watching everything and rotated every 20 minutes or so.

I loved visiting this Lido, water cold and choppy as the weather was varied, but great once you were submerged. And the hot shower afterwards got the blood circulation up to 11. Well recommended.

Closed to the public when I visited unfortunately. Looked really intriguing and would’ve liked seeing inside but apparently the residents have closed it until March 2024. There was a footpath around the outside but it was quite treacherous - slippery after rain and occasionally going right up to the edge of the moat(?) around the fort which is at least a 15 foot drop. There is a fence around the fort but no guardrail by the moat(?).

D Day lighting of the Beacon and so much more. Such a poignant event. Very memorable.

We only attended a special event so I can’t tell you much I do intend to go back, there’s a lot to see and the staff & volunteers were excellent- dressed in period costumes and very knowledgeable - able to answer everything I asked

It’s a Great place for kids to explore and understand how military used to operate decades ago! Fortunately we also had a privilege to expert canon blast demo by the experts generals ! They also have some great age old collections reserved for display for the visitors and they love to explain the history!! Over all a great place to explore!!

A truelly amazing experience. A great example of a Victorian fort. Amazing tunnels to explore with history to take you back to a bygone Era. We stayed for 3 nights and had the entire place to ourselves. Go to the landmark trust website for more info.

This early Victorian Fort, operated by the Landmark Trust, is well worth making an effort to visit. They have open days throughout the year, but it is not open on a daily basis. They have live firing of cannons and rifles (all using blanks of course). There are tunnels and rooms aplenty, and two barrack rooms are presented in the 1890's and 1940's style. There are toilets but no catering facilities as such. They even have volunteers who dress up in Victorian clothing. UPDATE: Since posting this, CF now have catering. These are usually outside suppliers who operate from purpose built vans.

We attended open day at Crownhill fort. It was good, just a shame we didn't know about getting the bands for tunnels tour. Hopefully we can see them next time.

NOTE. This parking area is for DISABLED BADGE HOLDERS ONLY.

(Translated by Google) Okay, but 6.6 pounds a can of beer. Crazy. You can sneak in whatever you want... If I go back...I'll definitely be back. (Original) Bien pero 6,6 libras la lata de birra. Una locura. Se puede colar lo que quieras ... Si vuelvo...no lo dudo xd

What a Beautiful Place idyllic for a Picnic .. A Walk and bonus find Cycle Path 2 signposted though it (gravel bikes) Scenic and tranquil .. will be going back as it's overlooking Plymouth which is set out for Armed Forces Day .. It's easy to get to off Cremyll Ferry (2.50pp) lovely pub nearby the Edgcumbe Arms serving All Day Carvery. The house isn't or wasn't open to visitors (Lady Edgcumbe not in residence) but there is a little café set behind it. A must on a lovely day to admire the gardens and view points 👌

You have to ring to book a guided tour if you want to go inside the house. Tour guide gives an excellent talk in the downstairs rooms (takes about an hour so young children maybe bored) then you're allowed to wander on your own upstairs. You can take photos but no flash. Lovely side garden to the house and garden walks a little further out. Beautiful views over the River and you can walk down the steep hill to the waterside where you'll find beautiful formal gardens and cafe at the Orangery,views across the river over the sound where you can follow to the ferry or the other way along to the little stony beaches. There is a 2nd cafe at top of the hill near the house. Also toilets at both locations too.

Went here during our visit to Plymouth. Fantastic little place for walks lunch and scenery. We took the ferry which was quick and cheap. People were lovely and the kids had a fab time too.

The House and Grounds are an easy day trip from Plymouth. The guided tour of the House was superb and hugely enjoyable. Highly recommend. You can get the Cremyll Ferry from the Royal William Yard and return on the scenic 70 bus from the harbour.

A wonderful first visit for me to Mount Edgcumbe last Wednesday. Delicious lunch in the Orangery and a really fun and interesting buggie ride around the grounds with the lovely Steve. A mooch around the fabulous craft shops and amazing weaving displays made for a great afternoon.

The grounds look nice to walk around, the weaver room was great with a very nice lady who loved to tell you about her trade and the history, very interesting and some great wall hangings. Not open to walk around the house, some other areas shut as well.

My favourite place! Gorgeous gardens, picnic places, Sea views and walks of all lengths. (Favourite walk is to Cawsands / Kingsands via Fort Picklecombe for a pint and fish and chips) Don’t miss it! 😊

It was a good tour. You need to be able to climb quite a few steps and climb hills easily. Very informative and tour guide had a great sense of humour.

For those seeking adventure and excitement this is not the place for adults and young children and teenagers, for people who like history and a story behind the natural visual of what you see is a 2hr plus adventure 3 to 4 hours is a stretch

Amazing boat trip and 2 hour guided tour of the Island. Highly recommend!

Fantastic guided tour with a very knowledgeable guide

Such fresh air and beautiful mix of natural and built history. Magical feeling.

Beautiful place to kayak out to and explore..

A great experience, lots of history, lots to see a fun day out!

Visited early in the morning and boys enjoyed every minute. Level 2 was particularly engaging with dress up box and many activates. Staff excellent and very welcoming. Thank you.

A brief but educational museum, positioned just across the road from where it’ll tell you the mayflower steps probably weren’t. There are interactive elements suited to younger children, and wall panels of text for the adults. All in, it did a good job of bringing the history to life and positioning it within an appropriate context.

Not bad for 5 quid :) rally small place but you can take pictures with pilgrims costumes on second floor, games and secret windows :) so if you are 12 you will have a .. kind of good time, me as 36 yo .. it was great :)go there take pictures go to the cool ship on first floor, thanks for the lovely service, staff was great!!!

Ladies at the counter were very friendly and helpful Pretty much what it says on the tin. Lots of interesting history Gift shop was a let down. Lots of Devon stuff very little mayflower stuff

A museum that provides a narrative of what happened before the Mayflower departed, its voyager and ultimate arrival in North America. With a focus on not on those colonists, but those tribes that were ultimately colonised. The museum is inexpensive, with a lift to all levels. You start at the top and work your way down. Due to the nature of the Mayflower, you won't see any primary exhibits (as few items would still be arouns from ordinary folk, with scant resources). Instead it will be from letters of the time, providing a narrative for the era and its impact to this day. I did hear an old boy complain about how the museum doesn't say about all the good things the colonisers did. Even saying those tribes would want reparations. Considering 90% of the Wampanoag died because of the colonisers, mainly from disease, I don't think that is a pat on the back moment for England. He seemed like the type of person, that this sort of narrative displayed in the museum could open up other point of view.

A small museum, plenty of interactive things for kids. Most of the displays are written text with few other exhibits. I found the timeline showing the journey the “Pilgrims made before actually setting off from Plymouth most interesting. Probably very interesting for visitor from the US looking to tracing their roots.

Very interesting facts - but don’t really recommend it with kids, they got bored rather quickly so us adults couldn’t read as much as we would have loved to…

Fascinating Elizabethan building with a well researched history presented in each room of this house.

The Elizabethan House offers a fascinating journey through over 400 years of history, with its origins dating back to 1599. As you explore, you step into the lives of the many people who once called it home, gaining insight into how the house has evolved alongside the community around it. The experience not only brings the past to life but also highlights the building’s cultural importance in its historical context. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a love of history. It’s an enriching experience, surprisingly affordable, and operated through The Box.

Visited on Friday. Very enjoyable and interesting, recommended highly. I think the level of theatrical interpretation is just right and brings it to life. A lovely restoration job. My only suggestion would be maybe just a teeny bit more light in the rooms as the interesting objects weren’t always easy to see clearly, but that’s just my opinion. 5* attraction.

The staff were really warm and friendly. A hidden gem that is worth seeing this summer. I enjoyed hearing the stories and reading about the house through time and its restoration.

Not to be missed! A real golden piece of history! The house seems alive, you experience every activity, you are part of it!

Travelled over 100 miles to see this, get there and closed!!!! Website says open, Google says open but closed!!! Went with someone autistic who is really into this era and was so upset. The least you could of done is updated Google and your webpage so visited didnt waste the whole day travelling to you for you to be closed! How are people to hsve confidence in your opening hours if you cant even be bothered to update it! Won't be doing this again!

This museum is a small gem. Starting at the top of the house you work you way several hundred years of history. Simple but thoughtful displays are good. Informative guides are around if you want more information. Excellent toilets outside at the back. Follow up with a visit to the Elizabethan garden a little further up the same street.

All the main shops, probably the best car park system I've ever seen too. Yet the complex has no soul, no decent food or coffee shops, it's just very generic. Decent Next mind you.

I recently spent a full day at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth, and overall I was pleasantly impressed. Situated right in the heart of the city, the centre brings together more than 70 familiar high-street and independent brands under one roof — it’s definitely one of the main retail hubs for the region.  From the moment I arrived, I found the layout convenient and easy to navigate. The signage is clear, escalators and lifts work smoothly, and the clean, airy interiors made walking between shops comfortable. I also appreciated the free BT WiFi throughout, which made checking options and comparing prices on the go effortless.  The retail mix is strong: I found everything from fashion, accessories, tech, to beauty and gift shops. Big names like Next and Primark anchor the centre, which helps draw a wide customer base.  For a break, the adjacent Barcode entertainment complex adds real value — it offers a modern cinema (including IMAX), various restaurants, indoor mini-golf, and more, which is perfect for combining shopping with leisure.  In terms of practicalities, the parking is generous, though the rates can mount up if you stay many hours.  Shopmobility is available, which is a helpful inclusion for those with mobility constraints.  My only minor critiques: during peak times, some corridors get crowded; and while the centre is modern, some areas feel a bit generic in design. But the positives far outweigh these. Cleanliness, accessibility, variety, and the integrated entertainment options make Drake Circus very worthwhile. I’d rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars, and I look forward to returning.

Drake Circus is a fantastic shopping destination right in the heart of Plymouth. The mall has a great selection of stores, from popular high-street brands to beauty, tech, and lifestyle shops – making it easy to find whatever you’re looking for in one convenient location. The centre is modern, clean, and well-maintained, with a spacious layout that makes for a relaxed shopping experience. It’s also beautifully decorated during festive seasons, which adds a really nice touch. There are plenty of food and drink options available, whether you’re after a quick coffee, a light lunch, or something more filling. The café and restaurant area on the upper floor offers a good variety and a nice spot to take a break. The staff across the stores and the mall itself are friendly and helpful, and there’s a strong sense of safety and organisation throughout. Parking is convenient, and the location is easily accessible by public transport. Overall, Drake Circus is a great place to shop, meet friends, or spend a rainy afternoon in Plymouth. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!

Very nice and offers variety top brands and high street stores, ranging from apparel, footwear, accessories, health and beauty and electronic.

Lovely shopping centre, easy carpark, clean toilets. Clean lifts. And loads more shops outside too..shoppers heaven..

Usual culprits in her for shopping centre. M&S, Next, primark, Water stones, boots ect. Has public toilets and parking (tho spaces are in my opinion too thin for modern vehicles) so that's a a semi win. Walk ways always feel cramps and busy wich there wasn't pop up stall in the central corridor so there's space for foot traffic to be a less clostrophobic experience. Altogether has staple shops but would love to see some more unique shops.

Mid morning so quite quiet. Clean, feels safe. Plenty of shops to browse. Down escalator out of service but lift and stairs nearby. Bus stop was just outside. Recommend.

Absolutely amazing, knowledgeable volunteers at the guided tour at 11.00am..definitely worth a visit, cash only at the cafe. So glad to discover this fantastic place bursting with naval and Plymouth dockyard history..what a gem

Not advertised very well but it is well worth a visit, so much navy history, the guided tour was brilliant with Ray ex submariner. Allow 3 to 4 hours as there is so much to see. Parking is available. Entry is free they just ask for a donation, tea and coffee free.

Excellent tour guides some of whom served in the Navy. Good parking over road from museum staffed by the volunteers. Good displays showing history of Devonport, the Navy and the importance to Plymouth. Will definitely go back for another detailed wander through the exhibits.

Amazing place, helpful staff, Very knowledgeable! So much to see. check website for opening and great coffee

You MUST check website for open days, which are some Wednesdays, and entrance is FREE with donations welcomed. Several knowledgeable old boys in attendance who are very keen to share their knowledge, with considerable humility, I have to say. Naval history from 1600s to recent past. The model ships get biggER and BIGGER as you go round. No sub available in August 2024, but there is a fully working periscope through you can look across Plymouth, pick a target and shout 'Close torpedo tubes' & 'Fire!!' At least an hour's fun and education.

Visited Devonport Naval Heritage centre with my wife and was greatly impressed. DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAP to get to the centre. The centre is on VIVID APPROACH. There is nice reception area where you can get tour guide of the centre. It is fascinating to see the historical exhibits presented by passionate and very knowledgeable volunteers. Only problem is lack of signs on the main road to point you to right place. The best guide is as if you are heading to Torpoint ferry, go over the set of traffic lights and than turn towards industrial estate. Than just follow Vivid approach and you should be there. There is also parking area if you are coming by car.

Well worth a visit. So many interesting things to look at. Run by volunteers with years of experience, who are happy to talk about the exhibits at length if you would like that. They work on a donation basis so make sure to pop some money in the pot.

It’s a great marina, friendly staff, great new pontoon shower block. Really great place to be, surrounded by restaurants, pubs and only a short walk into the town…

A lot of memories here during my Royal Navy years and great to see it all thriving and busy.

Lovely overnight stop over not suitable for over 7 meters get there early for overnight stay 13 pound plenty of restaurants pubs excellent harbor great place for fishing as well

Great marina, friendly staff, coffee available in the marina office and they're always happy to have a chat. We have great neighbours on the well-placed pontoon at West Pier. Our berth is against the water rather than near the land and we wouldn't have it any other way. Very happy, thank you!

Beautiful place for a walk, the scenery is incredible moreover there are restaurants around with delicious food (and amazing local seafood restaurants). Perfect place to visit if you are in Plymouth also the shopping centre is not far from here

A great weekend of swashbuckling fun for young or old at Pirates Weekend, held around the Historic Barbican harbour. There were two Tall ships go aboard The Pilgram and The Olga. Beautiful vessels they were, weather was beautiful plenty to do ,listen to live music mainly sea shanties,lots of pirates around as you would expect,adults love dressing up after all we are big kids at heart.

Nice harbour with plenty of activities, bars and restaurants. Especially nice at sunset.

Love this place. Enjoy the scenery, park, more pubs, fish and chips … etc

Fantastic place very busy lots of shops bars eateries everything you want. 💙

Lovely part of Plymouth, worth the visit

A great place to walk through the Barbican good range of shops, pub and eating establishments. We had a lovely Sunday roast. Very busy streets, buzzing with people young and old.

Have to be on your top-5 list of things to see in Plymouth

Buzzy crowded atmospheric. Good selection of restaurants, pubs and clubs. From overpriced harbourside to side street takeaway.

The perfect place to go for a good meal, the neighborhood is full of restaurants many of them serving fresh fish meals. To eat fish and chips is a must.

Such a lovely place to be and take in the views!

(Translated by Google) A quiet place to relax (Original) Spokojne miejsce na realizację odpoczynek

Map board of Plymouth's Hoe Park.

Really friendly and professional staff. We are from the breakfast menu which was varied and reasonably priced. Ihad the breakfast bap which was well filled and my wife had the pancakes. Very healthy. Views are amazing. Although we're not from Plymouth we visit the Waterfront every time we are in the area.

Such a gooood place! The food was delicious, staff are so friendly and accommodating. Everything is clean. Had a great experience here and will definitely come back the next time we’re in Cornwall.

Such amazing food, super polite and helpful waitresses - all at a very decent price! However, service charge isn't included in the bill, which i didn't realise until I got home so will have to visit again and tip double next time!

Lovely food, we had the seafood sharer. Drinks were good. Gordie attended to our needs throughout and was very attentive to our needs and friendly.

A beautiful pub with great views and great service. A little pricey for some drinks, however it's made up for by the setting of the pub. It has a small car park but lots of on street parking nearby.

When in Plymouth we always have breakfast here as its a excellent breakfast with a wonderful view and the staff are so friendly and accommodating

Gordy was absolutely lovely and one of the best servers I have ever come across. From the moment we walked in he made us feel very welcome and was cracking jokes with us all afternoon. Would come again purely because of the amazing experience, but the food was absolutely spectacular.

It now costs me £3 to get over the same bridge I paid £2.60 to get across last month. Still can't work out what exactly the tens of millions of pounds a year this place makes goes to. Gets a second star as I have used the toilet facilities a couple of times and they are well maintained.

Stunning place to visit on a sunny day. The river is busy as is the rail bridge and road bridge.

What a bridge from civilisation to the barbaric other side. However you can decide which way is which. From the atmospheric fog bound river that clears as you leave the tunnel to the bright blue crystal waters to the life giving driving rain. It is all avaliable on the bridge. However you will still need a small mortgage to cross regularly.

Wonderful bridge that separates Cornwall and Devon. Interesting history and great views. Plenty of good walks from saltash to Plymouth over the bridge and along the waterslide. It's free to walk across but I'm a car you pay one side going from saltash to Plymouth (£2ish)

A brilliant view whether your on the train or bus or driving along! Would recommend a nice visit to Cornwall!

Love it here. So peaceful. I often sit there and drink it's beauty

Expensive toll Bridge which keeps raising its prices year on year. This bridge needs to be made free to cross reducing the queues at the toll booth at busy times

Nice staff. The blond guy w glasses remembered my order from 20 minutes previous. A 40-something blond waitress I teased was quick witted. The Philly sandwich was good but sloppy. I liked it. My son only ate half, but I don't think he'd like any Philly sandwich. The decor is quaint and fancy from American eyes. It was too noisy but that's a hazard of the game.

A really lovely pub. Food is always great and the staff are always friendly. A good selection of vegan options - we went for the cauliflower curry, double mushroom burger and some shitake tacos to share and it was all delicious.

Fair priced food and lots of it. We were amazed at the portion sizes, I don't normally leave anything but more than I could eat. ( mixed grill) Staff very friendly, I would say lovely bubbly even though it was very busy. Ordered food ( 4 adults) arrived very quickly. Quality was top notch, and a lot of it, knocking spots off local competitors. Thank you to chef staff for a great experience, 100% be back again.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The menu was varied and reasonably price. Our meals arrived in good time, there was plenty, it was hot, tasty and well presented. Draught beer was good, coffees delicious and our puddings were to die for. Highly recommend the Guinness brownie…wow!

Great meal and dessert nice selection of ales and cocktails 😊

Lovely place with friendly staff - unfortunately all our steaks were cooked more than what we asked for (or been under the heating lamp for too long…

Haven't been in before, came in with a friend and the staff were lovely and really welcoming! Food was very good for the price. Good if you're in the area and fancy some drinks and some good pub grub!

The food offering was pitiful; a hot dog or a pasty, each costing £5. They refused to take cash. The bar was poorly stocked. Once inside the auditorium, all was fine. The staff were very helpful & polite.

Good venue which brings popular music to Plymouth. I had an issue with booking the incorrect seats, the pavilion booking office went above and beyond to rectify my mistake. My only criticism of the place is the bars - spent over 40 mins queuing which isn’t uncommon. This has been an issue for quite a while, there are plenty of solutions available, it would be great if this was looked into. How about vending machines for softs and water, pre poured pints on dedicated tills to name but 2 ideas.

Amazing performance by Jane McDonald tonight. Hope Jane comes back to Plymouth again. Hopefully with a bday shoutout for me. Thankyou to all staff who were at tonights event for your hospitality and service.

Very helpful staff...great venue. Only downside was there were no chairs at the bar in entrance B. As a disabled person it would have been a nice gesture. I did ask a member of staff but they looked the other way.

Went to watch Paul Smith, very easy getting into the venue and no queue for the bar etc had a great experience

Bar pricing was a little high, but... The music choice and atmosphere were spot on from the live band. It was nice to go on a works Christmas do where everyone got on their feet and danced.

Excellent venue, not a bad seat in the house. If you're just after a hot drink or bottle of lager at the interval remember, there is the kiosk as you walk in. Lots of top acts visiting and reasonable prices. Highly recommended venue.

Sooo good! I got a dirty chai and it was perfectly spicy and a hint of sweet. And their Menemen and it revived me. It was so juicy and piping hot and I could probably eat an entire loaf of their homemade sourdough The vibes were good too! The owner works everyday and his cat and dog just chill in the garden and pick who they wanna sit next to. Plus the dog has a purple Mohawk so it really doesn’t get any better than that

Had a fantastic experience at this coffee house! The food was fresh and delicious, and the Turkish coffee was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I'll definitely be coming back again soon!

Came here for lunch for the first time and will absolutely be coming back! Lovely food with a great selection of food and drink at a great price point considering the location and a very quick and excellent service.

I ordered the Turkish delight breakfast, accompanied by Turkish coffee and baklava — all of which were absolutely fresh and bursting with flavor. The staff were exceptionally friendly, with Paula standing out for her politeness and sweetness. It was a delightful experience, and I will most certainly be returning.

This cafe is truly a hidden gem of Turkish delight. Set in Plymouth old town (curiously called New Street) just off from the hustle and bustle of the Barbican, along the old cobbled street, this looks like a traditional English tea house. The interior is quite enchanting - the garden even more so! Sitting in the warm summer sun you could almost believe you were in Turkey itself surrounded by a traditional Turkish decor and Turkish waitresses. We had a fabulous lunch of Mad Merchants Turkish Delight and Sourdough Smash and a pot of Granny's Garden fruit infusion. We also indulged in the marvelous cakes! Such a wonderful alternative and so relaxing. All the staff were so courteous and engaging. We will definately return and recommend to all our friends. Amazingly good!

Just back from a fantastic visit to this place. A lovely welcome from all the staff we encountered then offered water while we looked at the menu and a bowl of water and a gravy bone biscuit for the dog. We sat in the garden on the beautiful covered seating. A good selection of cakes to choose from. I highly recommend the coffee and walnut cake. So many different teas to choose from and a savoury menu of lunches that start at noon, plus you can get breakfast too. Will definitely go back again to sample more goodies. Really recommend.

We loved the food tasty and good portions. The outside area is nice and Cosy. Thing on the menu, Can be made vegan if asked. Brekky is till 12 after that hour you have other options. Multiple variety of coffees, milkshakes, chocolate and smoothies.

I have had very very bad experience in this store armada Plymouth subway.. I’ve ordered 4 footlongs here I’m allergic to fish and first he used the fish knife for my veggie infront of me even then i asked him to change his gloves I’ve asked very politely the server to change his gloves because he was serving fish to another customer and he just got mad, and he been literally so rude to me i asked him to put some salad in my sub but he goes im not gona talk to you and not going to serve you, he was white skinny guy as he didn’t wear the name badge, I’m warning everyone whoever has allergy or vegetarian don’t go to this store as they mix everything. Such a bad service..

This was a dreadful experience. Service was so slow, subs were assembled in an absolute mess, and then butchered with excessive amounts of sauce. Not impressed with this one, unfortunately

Gluten free bread options. I asked them to prepare it in the back away from the other crumbs and ingredients. So, they prepped it with stuff not at risk of cross contamination. They were happy to accommodate. :)

Feel hard done by giving them a 1 star. Ordered a meal online. Got the footlong, no drink, no side, no cookie. 3 items missing. Ring the shop to tell them… customer service worst I’ve experienced. No care in the world, laughing to her friends whilst on the phone. 75% of the order missing no apology or attempt to put it right just laughing with her mates “report it on the app” Abysmal. Would recommend anyone to avoid the Armarda way subway at all costs. Go somewhere you get your food or customer service. Either would be nice.

It's a typical Subway. Basic but good food. With a deal in the app, it makes a 6 or 12 inch sub a reasonable price. Also, a way of upping your 5 a day (load it with free salad).

Service absolutely shocking salad thrown into box n not much of it

Busy day here today and it showed. We ordered 2 vegan sandwiches and the lady didn't even change her gloves when making the food. I was very dissatisfied and when I tried to ask to change the gloves, we were promptly told to move along. This was not great! only saving grace was the lovely person behind the till. So kind and considerate. Not best pleased by everyone else tho! :/

Absolutely stunning venue in this gorgeous setting. The Four Elements Team loved working to provide our couples with their wedding breakfast and evening food. We highly recommend Plymouth Guildhall & very much look forward to returning. Lily & The Four Elements Team x

Plymouth Guildhall is a historic and versatile events venue located in the heart of Plymouth, England. The building, which dates back to the 19th century, has been beautifully restored. The main hall is particularly impressive, with high ceilings and ornate architecture. It can accommodate up to 600 people.There are also several smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings. One of the best things about Plymouth Guildhall is its central location. It is within easy walking distance of the city's main shopping and dining areas, as well as public transport links. The staff at Plymouth Guildhall are highly professional and attentive. The only limitation I felt is that the toilet and wash room facilities are not baby friendly. In summary, Plymouth Guildhall is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a historic and elegant events venue in Plymouth. With its range of spaces, central location, and professional staff, it is sure to impress your guests and make your event a success.

Although both the Guildhall and the nearby St. Andrew’s Church had both been badly bombed in the war, the Guildhall was remodelled and redeveloped in a particularly 1950s style rather than being faithfully restored like St. Andrew’s. Designed by the new City Architect Hector Stirling, the Guildhall had its entrance relocated to face the new civic square. Inside, one of the best interiors of the 1950s was created. Marble, terrazzo, bronze, leather, and mahogany abounded, and a stunningly patterned ceiling was created. The undulating entrance canopy shape can be found echoed in the Pannier Market design, as can further artworks by David Weeks who created ‘The Labours of Hercules’ sculptures mounted on the Guildhall ceiling.

Impressive building

Here for the SW Philharmonia Choir and Orchestra, who are a good as ever. However, my visit was rather marred by the amount of people (who admitted themselves they had no disabilities) who were in the queue for the disabled toilet! For some of us who struggle to walk and even stand, this was pretty disgusting to see. Thankfully there is a lift to both the first floor (main room) and balcony, where my seat was. Unfortunately, there was no signage at all in the lift to know that the balcony was on the second floor. This meant getting out on the first, realising it was the wrong floor but making my raffle etc purchases there across the room before walking back across the long lobby to get the lift to the second floor. Ah, no signage and no seeming access to the balcony, just different rooms that appeared to be locked, one even with a chain and padlock! Back down in the lift, across the lobby again. Up all the stairs to the balcony, down the stairs to the front row seat, up a few songs later because the complete and utter lack of any legroom whatsoever meant my arthritic knees were in so much pain I was nearly in tears. At least they would match the face full of sweat from "running" around the building just trying to find the seat in the first place! Then the embarrassment of disturbing everyone to leave that seat and then also of walking back up the balcony steps to reach the very height of the gods, where there was thankfully a spare freestanding seat. I dread trying to leave. Please, for the love of all that's holy, put some simple signage in the place!

I Didn't actually go inside only walked past to get to Tesco's but from the outside it looks like a place of interest.

Great place for events! Looking forward to the John Lennon Tribute uk band performing in February 2021!

We met Mike yesterday at the Plymouth Tourist Information Centre and you could not of met a more knowledgeable, kind and witty person! Plymouth is beautiful and if you visit be sure to call in and see Mike!

Lived in Plymouth all my life reccomend it But Plymouth is notorious for speed cameras some for 20mph which catch many visitors and locals alike so be warned your holiday could cost you a lot more than you planned.

Great place to visit, very interesting and a fascinating insight in to the lives of people hundreds of years ago and the terrible times they went through just to try to make a better life.

Helpful staff and good publications. Not ideal to plan activities in Cornwall, as this is Devon, but staff can still give advice.

Upon walking in there is a member of staff who provides tourist information. When we visited, the lady was really nice to us. She was more than willing to have a chat and was helpful. There is also a gift shop on this level. Upstairs, there is a small museum which tells the story of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower steps. Particularly interesting for American visitors. There are various activities for children and is informative. The museum also provides fantastic views over the Barbican and Plymouth Sound. Entry to the museum is very cheap. If you are already on the Barbican it is worth a visit.

Good little tourist information centre complete with small shop selling tourist souvenirs

I am from Plymouth now live in Liverpool have phoned your shop a few times have just ordered a 2023 calendar for my son an family to be posted to me lovely staff and so helpful

Visiting Mary Newman’s Cottage feels like stepping straight into a storybook. The 15th-century thatched cottage is in Saltash. It's bursting with features such as low-beamed ceilings, quirky little rooms, step staircase with row banisters and a sense of history that makes you imagine who might have walked through the door centuries ago. The volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable, and told tales of fascinating tales about how the cottages survived compulsory purchase and demolition, Mary Newman, Sir Francis Drake, and the life and times of Tudor England. The V&A have loaned some period pieces of furniture to help to see how the rooms would be furnished. The gardens were well maintained and you can sit for a leisurely cup of tea. It’s not a huge place, it is intimate, cosy, and completely enchanting. It doesn't take long to get around it, but it is so worth it to see such a fascinating building. It's free to visit but please remember to leave a donation to help keep it open.

Beautiful twelfth century cottage - furnished with pieces from Elizabethan & Stuart eras. The guides are tremendously knowledgeable & clearly full of love for the place. It's a fantastic place to learn about the history of normal people and how they lived their lives in the 7 centuries since the cottage was built. There is a lovely little herb garden illustrating culinary, medicinal & household herbs used by housewives through the ages. And a plant sales area selling traditional cottage plants. Cream teas are served in the garden. Entrance is free & donations are welcome. Run by a small local charity - staff are volunteers. The cottage is a short distance from the train station. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, April to September. At Christmas they host carol evenings.

I only saw the outside, but it has an informative board outside that explains the history.

This tiny jewel in Saltash shows the Saltash's people dedication to preserve the past. It's run by volunteers. This Grade 11 listed cottage is managed by the Tamar Protection Society and is the oldest building in Saltash, dating from around 1480. The cottage is furnished with period furniture which is on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum and private collections which, along with utensils on display give the interior a truly atmospheric feel. Visitors can wear period clothing and play Elizabethan games during their visit. The garden is laid out in authentic Elizabethan style, showcasing the plants and herbs which were vital to a household of the period. The garden has extensive views over the Tamar below.

We love it and have been a few times and sat in the garden having coffee or tea and cake. It's so lovely and old fashioned there. Some good exhibits in the cottage. Very nice friendly helpers. Some plants for sale. We would definitely recommend it. It's on a steep hill but easy to park around there. Visited Sun 25 Aug.

Lovely place, a little gem. Beautiful tranquil garden, historical building. Set under Brunel's railway bridge. Free street parking outside. Sit out and have a cream tea or cake 👍. Such friendly volunteers will talk you through the history from Pre- Tudor times.

Nice little cottage. Friendly volunteers run this tucked away historic home of Mary Newman who was married to Sir Francis Drake. They are open from spring till the end of September. There is also a small friendly cafe with reasonably prices hot drinks and cakes. They also have a lovely cosy Carol service at Christmas time with mulled wine and mince pies.

A fascinating place in all weather's and great for all ages to including some great views

Lots of interesting, hands on exhibits, fascinating facts and information. Loved the chance to view and control the bridge cams. Well worth a visit

Parking free walked across bridge had lunch walked back high light of my day trip

Arrived by train at Saltash station. The walk back across the Tamar bridge is as advertised at about 15mins, is a nice walk and provides some good views. The visitor centre is well signposted, was clean and tidy. We attended on a day when there was a school trip there, although timed it just right that the group was at lunch. The displays are pretty good, with a fair amount of history of the area and other designs for what became of the Royal Albert Bridge. There are a couple of bits from the renovation of the bridge and a bell from a previous ferry. Probably spent 45mins - 1hr there. Once you have read all of the displays there isn't much more to look at. It looks more oriented to children as there are a few options on building the different types of bridges, CCTV camera station and period clothing to try on. There was not anyone around to ask questions etc..., But they were probably taking a break at the same time as the school party. Disappointed that there was no cafe or gift shop of any sort, there are a couple of guides available but with a sign saying to speak to someone or order online. There are some cafes in Saltash but on the day they all turned out to be full and so cut the day short and got back on the train.

Great all round service + views, I remember My Father driving over to Cornwall with worldwide Family

Fantastic place to take little kids. An SC the adults might like it’s history to. Lots of activities and insight into the area and the bridge build. After take some time to go down and see the bridge in action or walk over for a cheap, free parking no entry fee, day put.

What an interesting exhibition about the Tamar Bridge! Lots of history, and practical demonstrations of how bridges work. My son was over the moon to top the leaderboard for speed-building the model of the Tamar Bridge. Controlling the security camera was brilliant! Really nice spot for a picnic as well - great views of the river and bridges.

Just between the Barbican, Drake Circus and the city center, plenty of food options. This place hosts Franco, Five Guys, Nando's but also an Escape room and the cinema (in the back). If you dont know what to eat/do visit the Barcode.

Family friendly attraction! With a 14 screen cinema, indoor adventure golf and a brilliant range of popular restaurants inside, it offers something for everyone. The Barcode also has on-site parking, so it’s a great rainy day destination.

The IMAX is fantastic way to watch movies. Saw F1 the movie recently and the sound & visuals were immense!!!

Golf, cinema and a battlebar. All wins. With pizza, deserts bar, and a cosy club. Great socialising if you want food and sompthing to do.

I prefer vue cinema because of the seats. Cineworld is only good if you have an unlimited pass as you watch as many movies as you want for a limited amount of money.

We enjoy going to Drakes Circus. Would have gotten 5 stars if the car park was a little less pricey.

Great Imax cinema, comfy seats. Expensive treats.

Lovely beach, not overly busy. Good place to swim from and free car park at the top. Also a cafe and toilets nearby. Easy to use boats, kayaks and paddle boards here.

I live near this place and it good for views and walking the dogs etc

Beautiful views of plymouth sound and drakes island.

Very pleasant anchorage in an easterlymññ

A lovely area

Another little hidden gem.

Beautiful church...very ancient feel about the place. Fantastic rood screen. And a pleasant acoustic when people are in there singing...worth checking if you're passing. Good for a quiet moment of contemplation too.

We visited for a wedding and it was a good venue for this. The vicar seemed very friendly and accommodating for our group which included some non-English speakers.

The grave yard needs a good make over as it is all over grown

Good service and very friendly people

Great service always

Nice place