Events Mayflower 2020 Events An Introduction to Plymouth makes an amazing stage. Visitors can look forward to a series These highlights sit within a wider Celebrate our military roots at Armed of unique experiences through our programme incorporating over 150 - Britain’s Ocean City Forces Day, taste the best local produce Mayflower 400 events programme. In events through the commemoration at top food festival Flavour Fest or enjoy November 2019 and 2020 the Illuminate year, making it the perfect time to visit the spectacular pyrotechnics on display Festival will open and close the Plymouth. with six professional firework companies commemoration, with a range of digital Port Details competing against one another at the and light based art reaching across For more details of the Mayflower400 Plymouth Docks British Fireworks Championships. the city. Plymouth’s new heritage trails commemorations go to Port Office, Millbay Docks, Plymouth will launch in February, highlighting our www.mayflower400uk.org PL1 3EF Experience something new and see the exceptional history ranging from the Mike Reynolds +44 (0)1752 662 1919 city like never before. Mayflower, Darwin and Drake through to [email protected] our post war reconstruction. For the latest information on Plymouth’s Harbour Commissioners 2 The Barbican, Plymouth PL12LR spectacular annual programme of world- In September a week of activity will Richard Allan class events please go to bookend the Mayflower Ceremony, which [email protected] www.visitplymouth.co.uk will mark the 400th anniversary of the Port of Plymouth +44 (0)1752 665934 Mayflower’s departure to America. +44 (0)7484924083

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Spend a day exploring all that Plymouth has to offer, from the historic cobbled streets of the Barbican, to Plymouth Boat Trips is the South West’s a behind the scenes tour of Plymouth Gin, or discover the city’s great shopping, food and drink. premier cruising, ferry and fishing company. Regular ferry services run to a variety of destinations including Royal Smeaton’s Tower William Yard, Mount Edgcumbe House (1 hours approx.) and Country Park, and the quaint fishing and smuggling villages of Cawsand The centrepiece of Plymouth Hoe, and Kingsand, surrounded by secluded Smeaton’s Tower has become one of the beaches and coastal walks. Plymouth South West’s most iconic landmarks. Boat Trips also offers spectacular The lighthouse was originally built on sight-seeing cruises. The daily, one-hour the Eddystone reef in 1759, but was ‘Mayflower Heritage & Plymouth Harbour taken down in the early 1880s when The Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth(1.5 hours approx.) Cruise’ takes you from the place where it was discovered that the sea was the Pilgrims set sail on their intrepid undermining the rock it was standing For more than 1,000 years the Minster Reconstruction began in 1949 and it re- journey to America, passing Plymouth on. Approximately two thirds of the Church of St Andrew has stood at the opened in 1957. Hoe, where Drake awaited the Spanish structure was moved stone by stone to its heart of Plymouth. It is the largest parish Armada, and on to the warships and current home on the Hoe. Now standing church in Devon and the oldest building in The minster’s six famous stained glass submarines of the Royal Naval Dockyard. at 72 foot high, Smeaton’s Tower offers fantastic views of and the city, dating largely from the fifteenth windows, designed by English artist the city from its lantern room which, along century but containing remnants of the John Piper, attract visitors from around Additions:- with the rest of the building, has been original Norman church. the world. • Fully Licensed Bars on-board all cruise painstakingly restored to its original glory. vessels Over the centuries St Andrew’s has been The Mayflower Pilgrims arrived in • Complementary tea and coffee on +44 (0)1752 304774 associated with many notable figures Plymouth in 1620 aboard the Mayflower selected packages [email protected] including Charles I, Charles II, Edward VII, en route to the New World. During their • Connecting tours www.plymhearts.org Catherine of Aragon, Sir short stay it is rumoured that they • Commentary translations available via and Sir John Hawkins. attended St Andrew’s and were warmly headphones welcomed by the congregation who were • Devonshire cream tea Smeaton’s Tower In March 1941 the church was severely sympathetic to their cause. • Optional ‘CYC – Cook Your Catch’ after damaged during the Blitz but, despite fishing with Fish ‘n’ Trips the loss of its roof, windows and [email protected] • Quayside dining available at The Elizabethan Gardens and Elizabethan House (2 hours approx.) Royal William Yard other devastation, continued for years +44 (0)1752 661414 open 9 till 1 Monday Boathouse Cafe afterwards to serve as a place of worship. to Friday www.standrewschurch.org.uk (1.5 hours approx.) Nestled on the cobbled streets of the Due to stone steps and cobbled paths +44 (0)1752 253153 & +44 (0)7971 208 381 historic Barbican, the Elizabethan this garden is not suitable for those A garden was created within the www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk Royal William Yard is a Grade 1 Listed shattered remains of the building and to House and hidden Elizabethan Gardens whose mobility is limited. former Naval Victualling Yard and an awe offer a rare glimpse of history. One of this day St Andrew’s is still known as ‘The inspiring example of Georgian architecture. Garden Church’. Plymouth’s most historic properties, Elizabethan House will not open Linked to the by the first recorded occupant of the until 2020. a striking stairway, visitors will be able to Elizabethan House was a man called explore the buildings and architecture and William Hele who purchased it from a +44 (0)1752 304774 take time to enjoy the cafés, restaurants, merchant in 1631 for £150. Today the [email protected] art galleries and shops. Elizabethan House is a rare surviving www.plymhearts.org example of its time and still retains +44 (0)1752 600533 many of its original features. Currently +44 (0)1752 306330 www.royalwilliamyard.com undergoing a conservation-led www.visitplymouth.co.uk [email protected] restoration the house will reopen in 2020 with an immersive museum experience 15 transporting visitors back to Elizabethan Plymouth.

A short walk along New Street will lead you to the Elizabethan Gardens, a delightful little garden which is a tranquil oasis in a street that was new in the 16th century when wealthy merchants built their houses here. Although a popular tourist spot, this tucked away garden can be quiet and a hidden gem for visitors to explore even on a hot August day. Very low box hedges contain beds of colourful flowers and fragrant herbs in Elizabethan Gardens Royal William Yard Plymouth Boat Trips the old Elizabethan manner. Plymouth in an afternoon Don’t miss

If you only have a few hours in Plymouth, spend an afternoon exploring the history and heritage of the If you only have a short time in this beautiful Ocean City, make sure to visit: city, with a spot of culture too! Royal Citadel (2 hours approx.) Plymouth Gin (40 mins approx.) Le Vignoble wine tasting Plymouth’s Georgian (45 mins approx.) Devonport Guildhall The Royal Citadel stands proudly on Visit the home of one of Plymouth’s best- Synagogue (1.5 hours approx.) Plymouth Hoe, a dramatic 17th century loved and most famous exports: Plymouth Le Vignoble, which means ‘the vineyard’ fortress which was the most important Gin. Brewed in the Black Friars Distillery on in French is situated in Royal William Take a guided tour around Plymouth’s English defence for 100 years. Guided the Barbican since 1793, tours are available Yard, offering elements of lounge, retail Georgian Synagogue, built in 1762 the walking tours of the Citadel give visitors to learn the history of this long-standing and education. Visitors can sample up Ashkenazi Synagogue is the oldest still an insight into the history behind the gin brand and its home and even offer the to 32 different wines with a taster or in regular use in the English speaking defences originally built to defend opportunity for visitors to distil their own. glass of wine from their self-service world. Hear the history of the Jewish the coastline from the Dutch. Still an Enomatic dispensers. Private wine community and their place in Plymouth, operational military base today these +44 (0)1752 665 292 tastings are available on the date and along with tales of GIs, the Jewish tours offer a rare glimpse behind the www.plymouthdistillery.com/tours time of your choice for a minimum of Regiments, Wallis Simpson and Davin Citadel walls. 5 people. Discover more about one Ben-Gurion. specific region or variety during a The walking tour includes some steep focused wine tasting session. +44 (0)7753 267616 inclines up ramparts, but is accessible [email protected] for both wheelchairs and pushchairs. +44 (0)1752 222892 (1 hour approx.) www.plymouthsynagogue.com Shopping [email protected] Devonport Guildhall and Column (1 hours approx.) www.citadel.yapsody.com www.levignoble.co.uk/learn Visitors to the city can indulge in some retail therapy with top-brand names in The Grade I listed Devonport Guildhall As one of the few commemorative 30 Drake Circus and the city centre high street, 15 and Column share a fascinating history, columns in the country still open to the dating back nearly 200 years. public the column is a rare heritage site the 150 stall indoor Plymouth City Market steeped in history and offering one of in the West End or discover the individual Visitors can explore the Guildhall for the best views in town. antiques, art galleries and unique stores on free through an interactive audio tour, the streets of the historic Barbican. learning about all the different areas of With a spiral staircase of 137 steps the the buildings history from the cells and column is not recommended for those +44 (0)1752 223030 police station to the court and mortuary. with limited mobility. Royal Citadel [email protected] Le Vignoble Wine Tasting www.drakecircus.com Devonport Column, designed in 1824 by +44 (0)1752 395028 John Foulston, offers panoramic views [email protected] of Plymouth’s landscape, stretching www.devonportguildhall.org/contact/ towards Dartmoor and across the sea. Plymouth’s Georgian Synagogue

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National Marine Aquarium (1.5 hours approx.)

Just across the harbour from Plymouth’s historic Barbican is the National Marine Aquarium, home to the deepest tank in the UK with over 2 million litres of water in its Atlantic Ocean exhibit. Over 4,000 marine animals can be seen including Always find the perfect gift sharks, jellyfish and Friday, the Green Turtle! National Marine Aquarium boat trips also offer the opportunity to learn about the animals that live and visit the waters of Plymouth Sound with a team of Marine Biologists and Ocean Conservationists.

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Pentillie Castle(2.5 hours approx.) Saltram House Burgh Island Sir Francis Drake Pentillie Castle & Estate is undoubtedly When he died in 1713 he commanded one of the most beautiful private estates he be buried in his finest clothes to visit in Cornwall. Set in 2,000 acres of accompanied with books and fine wines stunning Cornish countryside, Pentillie to await resurrection in the building on Explorers and Adventurers - Castle sits proudly above the Mount Ararat – now the Mausoleum. His Guided Walks Hardship and Harmony with far reaching views over the Tamar statue stands proudly in the courtyard (3 hours approx.) Heroines and Heroes (3 hours approx.) Valley to Dartmoor National Park. The at the front of the castle. With over 55 family run 17th century castle is a 5 star acres of stunning woodland gardens and Meet/Start: of Aragon, Lady Nancy Astor and the Meet/Start: Royal Parade, multi award winning venue steeped in rich historical buildings to explore, Pentillie St Andrew’s Church on Royal Parade Pilgrim ladies who endured the voyage Distance From the port: aristocratic history. Estate offers a stunning and truly unique Taxi (0.8m) 5mins. of the Mayflower in 1620. Royal Parade/Armada Way visitor experience. Taxi (0.8m) 5mins. Pentillie’s intriguing history began in This walk begins at the restored c15th We finish on the Barbican and learn 1698 when Sir James Tillie, a flamboyant +44 (0)1579 350044 St Andrew’s Church and the Victorian how this waterfront area has adapted to This walk begins in the city centre and character, built a grand house on the www.pentillie.co.uk Guildhall, all that survives of the city’s become the lively and bustling modern ends on the historic waterfront with Cornish bank of the River Tamar. old commercial quarter. centre of leisure and marine education stunning vistas of the world-famous 12 Pentillie Castle that it is today. Plymouth Hoe, Smeaton’s Tower, Drake’s Along the way, we pass the oldest Statue and The Royal Citadel. house in Plymouth owned by Medieval Jane Dymock Country gardens and cream tea tour (3 hours approx.) Merchant Yogge and the c18th Public +44 (0)7876402728 Along the way hear enthralling tales of Dispensary, not far from the historic [email protected] enterprising adventurers and intrepid Enjoy one of ’s finest country Visitors will then continue on to the Ashkenazi Synagogue. www.tourscornwall.com explorers – from the early Anglo-Saxon gardens, on the edge of Dartmoor award-winning Devon market town of and Viking invaders, to the Elizabethan National Park, followed by a traditional Tavistock, for a well-earned, traditional The walk continues following in the sea dogs. From the undaunted female Devon Cream Tea at its birthplace as Devon Cream Tea at the place where it footsteps of our Heroines, Catherine visitors and plucky residents in times of part of this guided afternoon tour. was invented – The Bedford Hotel. Enjoy distress and peace. warm home-baked scones, luscious A short drive into the stunning local strawberry jam and Devon clotted Lady Nancy Astor’s House This walk takes in the poignant Sensory- countryside and landscapes of Dartmoor cream, served with your choice of tea or Peace Garden on Plymouth Hoe and National Park leads to The Garden House, coffee, in this historic town-house hotel. finishes at the on The a place steeped in history with its walled Barbican. garden, dating from the 14th century. Moorland Guides www.moorlandguides.co.uk Jane Dymock Sir Francis Drake, who lived nearby, would +44 (0)7876402728 have been familiar with the monastery [email protected] [email protected] that was within the garden walls. www.bedford-hotel.co.uk www.tourscornwall.com

This enchanting 10 acre garden attracts visitors from all over the world.