Weekend City Breaks in Plymouth and Visitor Attractions to Visit

Vacations in Britain appear to be immensely popular this year, most probably due to the the current economy and the weak pound. The UK has many top class tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Skegness, Southport and Bognor Regis. One place commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

At first glance Plymouth appears a little plain and modern, but looking a bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city has a fascinating history and a deep association with the sea. As long ago as the fifteen hundreds there has been a busy port in Plymouth. In 1588 Francis Drake embarked from the town’s port to successfully defend the English from the Spanish Armada. A further historic moment occurred in sixteen twenty when the port served as the last embarkation point for the Pilgrim Fathers on their journey to North America.

It is possible to enjoy low cost weekend city breaks in Plymouth by making a reservation in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than staying in a costly hotel. A quick search on Google will reveal that you can book a room for as little as £29 a night and some establishments offer dinners at a very reasonable cost, often equal to, or less costly than local restaurants.

Visitors Attractions In Plymouth

There are numerous places in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular tourist attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the Royal Citadel, the Mayflower Steps and Sutton Harbour. A trip on a boat around the naval base is an interesting way to spend some time and if you find that you have more time why not take a trip to places near to Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.

Saltram House is a pretty Tudor Mansion which is situated two miles from the town, Mount Edgcumbe is another superb Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, about six miles from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date redesigned as a family home.

If you are in the process of thinking about spending a few weeks in the city of  Plymouth it is vital that you reserve your  lodgings at the earliest moment as, unfortunately Plymouth guest houses and hotels tend to be amazingly busy and are commonly fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If your group is large you may find that serviced apartments in Plymouth are a cheaper option to bed & breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting Great Britain from abroad then you could consider booking a room for a few days in London hotels to take in the attractions of the English capital too.