Vacations in Britain appear to be amazingly popular this year, most likely due to the the current economy and the low value of the pound Sterling. England has a large number of top tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other fascinating cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Margate, Great Yarmouth and Bognor Regis. One place commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.
At first glance Plymouth appears a little plain and primarily modern, but investigating a bit deeper and you will soon find that the city of Plymouth has a rich history and a deep relationship with the sea. As long ago as the 16th century there has been a port in Plymouth. In fifteen eighty eight Francis Drake embarked from the port at Plymouth to successfully defend the English by defeating the Spanish Armada. Another historic moment occurred in 1620 when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.
It is possible to have cheap vacations in Plymouth by booking Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than booking rooms in a costly hotel. A quick look online will show that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and some places offer dinners at a very reasonable cost, often equivalent to, or less expensive than local restaurants.
Places To Visit In Plymouth
There are a great many places worth visiting in Plymouth. Popular visitor attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, the Barbican district, Merchant’s House Museum and the National Marine Aquarium. A trip on a boat around the waters of the port is an interesting way to spend some time but if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a trip to places close by Plymouth, for example; Buckland Abbey, Saltram House or Mount Edgcumbe.
Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is found 2 miles from the town, Mount Edgcumbe is another Tudor house with landscaped gardens, coastal paths and parklands, and Buckland Abbey, roughly six miles in distance 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 currently considering spending some time in the city of Plymouth it is immensely important that you reserve your rooms at the earliest opportunity because, sadly hotels and guest houses in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked well in advance. If your family is large you may find that Plymouth apartment accommodation prove to be more affordable option to bed and breakfast accommodation in Plymouth. If you are visiting Great Britain from abroad then you could consider making a reservation for a room in London hotels to take in the sights of the nations capital city also.