Visit the Wonderful Town of Plymouth in Devon

If you are planning to tour around during your visit to Devon it is best that you book yourself at one of the holiday cottages in Devon to have great access to the main thoroughfares and public transport stations. If you are booked at any of the holiday cottages in Torquay it is very convenient as well and perfectly near the main train station of Exeter which is the central hub for commuting around the county. The town of Plymouth is renowned for its beautiful architecture and historical sites. The town is reasonably close to many holiday cottages in Devon however if you are coming from one of the holiday cottages in Torquay you would require some allowance for travel time as there is some distance between the two towns. if you are looking into paying this wonderful Devon town a visit here are a few sites that you should consider going to when you make the trip from any of the holiday cottages in Devon or holiday cottages in Torquay to Plymouth.



Plymouth Barbican



This site is considered to be the central point of the town of Plymouth’s history. The Barbican has several different historic sites located in this area although it seems modest in appearance its history has helped shape the town that it is today and is a part of Plymouth culture. The first site is the 16th century Merchant House Museum, this museum is now commonly known as the Elizabethan House and whose main feature is called the Mayflower Steps which is said to be the flight point of Pilgrim Fathers for the New World in 1620. This is a wonderful site to visit and worth the travel from any of the holiday cottages in Torquay and holiday cottages in Devon because these steps are not only symbolic to the town but is also to other countries of the globe as well. The Old Fish Market is a structure with humble roots but was a main area of commerce as the main industry in old days was fishing and now houses the Barbican Glassworks. And for the tourists who like the "drink", Plymouth is home to the oldest distillery in the United Kingdom which is Plymouth Distillery. This is a truly nice place to see.



Plymouth City Centre



The city centre is the central hub for commerce and cultural events. The Plymouth City Centre is accessible by public transport for visitors coming from holiday cottages in Torquay which can arrive by train or bus. The city centre has been remodelled after the war as the German forces managed to destroy portions of this city but it has risen from the ashes and is now magnificent once again. The shopping district is located here as well so guests coming from holiday cottages in Devon can shop for souvenirs to commemorate their visit. The major attractions to see are the City Museum and Art Gallery, St Andrews Church, the Theatre Royal and the Pavilion which is where cultural shows and concerts are held. All in all Plymouth is a great place to visit during your Devon holidays.