The Hoe is a really good park to chill for a hour or 2…read more.. Great view of the Plymouth Sound and Drake Island. A few monuments scattered around the Park... Most noticeably the Smeaton's Tower which is the upper portion of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse, which was originally built on the Eddystone Rocks (22.5 km south) in 1759. It was dismantled in 1877 and moved, stone by stone, to the Hoe where it was re-erected. Tinside Pool is a unique 1935 Art Deco lido, outdoor swimming pool for the public to enjoy from June to end of September. Local festivities and carnivals also held in the Park during summer. Plymouth Hoe is where the locals and visitors all have a great time!

I enjoyed a walk around Plymouth Hoe. A lot of people out and about. A lot of dogs and kids as…read morewell. A great place to spend a sunny afternoon. A few monuments scattered throughout. Walk all the way to the end and see the awesome view of the water!

During my stay in Devon and Cornwall, my most memorable visits were to several grand estates. This…read moreone was special because my family lives just down the road and it has some of the loveliest views of Plymouth across the River Tamar. You can visit the grounds (865 acres) for free, so my review is limited to that experience. For a fee you can visit the Mount Edgcumbe House and Earl's Garden. There is no garden like an English garden. This one was absolutely lovely since there were so many different and distinct areas as you rambled through the large estate. The manicured Italian and French Gardens led to the more rambling American Garden with a geyser in the middle. But really the most interesting for my son were the battery, with cannons, pointing out over the river. There is a Block House nearby that helps a child imagine defending the estate against all intruders.

One of the nicest places for a walk in the area with some great views. It's worth seeing the…read moreinteresting buildings within the park including the 18th century Folly, the Doric Thomson's Seat and the circular Milton's Temple. There are some lovely woodland trails to follow, many of which are suitable for everyone including wheelchair users. There are formal gardens too and the lovely Orangery and restaurant is well worth a visit.

Nice marina, excellently situated in the barbican area of Plymouth. There are 467 sheltered berths,…read morealthough they can be quite expensive for visitors (depending on the size of your boat of course). All amenities very close by. Has recently been refurbished with much improved security. Staff seem to be quite freindly. Princess Yachts office is situated here.

Saltram house gardens are the gardens of this grand Georgian mansion. The house was used in the…read morefilming of Sense and Sensibility and the gardens border the Plym Estuary. The walk round can take about 45 minutes depending on the route you take and you pass a mini beach, beautiful woodland, marsh and a folly. The route is very quite, you get a few cyclists but otherwise it is very peaceful. You can see all the cars pelting down embankment road but manage to feel calm and relaxed. If you have never been it is definitly worth a visit. You can either drive here from Plymouth which is a 10 minute drive, or about a 45 minute walk from the centre.

The place to see Margaret's Tree from 'Sense and Sensibility' and to wander as if in…read moreanother-entirely historic- world. Early Spring is the best place to see scatterings of exquisite tiny cyclamen along the central pathways and summer to pick up the scent of various beautiful shrubs. There's an excellent art and craft gallery-the Chapel Gallery-in the centre and a beautiful and peaceful Italian garden. But it costs-and if you haven't got National Trust membership that's a bit of an ouch. Worth it though!

stunning gardens and wooded walking areas. popular with dog walkers and families. its an all nyear…read moreround destination as the beauty changes with each season. there are facilities such as toilets and eating areas too.

Fantastic, imposing house and gardens. National Trust owned so easy parking and decent facilities…read moreincluding shop and toilets.

A lovely, small, lake, which was originally built to provide a water supply for Paignton, lying on…read morethe edge of the Dartmoor National Park. There's a footpath around the edge which makes an attractive walk as the views over the moorland are very fine. There is a toilet in the nearby car park.

Plymouth is where the Mayflower sailed from. And if you are interested in the Mayflower, early US…read moresettlers, etc... this Visitors centre is a place to check out. They have a tour which consists of a 9 minute movie about the history of Perth( the mayflower is only mentioned for 5seconds)- then you continue down to another floor which properly explains the history of the early US settlers. There is a third floor which is less interesting- mostly about fishing. The best thing is the cost- 2 pounds. Come on- it's less then a pint.

This estate has it all: beautiful gardens with a variety of unusual flowers and plants, lovely…read moreviews of the sea, and an interesting art deco style house. As it is run by the National Trust, the entry fee is quite high, but the money does go towards the proper upkeep of the house and grounds. Wander around the gardens, and you will also see a range of different bird species, which are resident here. The house is interesting, with the most spectacular room being the green salon at the front of the house, and there are volunteers about, who will be happy to tell you about its history. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take your camera inside. There is also a reasonably priced café near the entrance, which serve good lunch and afternoon tea.