Although it’s the capital of South West England and the largest city on the south coast, Plymouth is surprisingly peaceful and relaxed. It was awarded 'Britain's Cleanest City' in 1991, and national studies have led to conclusions that it is the best place in England to live. Plymouth has been a maritime city since its earliest days due to its position between the estuaries of the Rivers Plym and Tamar. It was the base of the great Elizabethan sea captains Drake and Raleigh. The Royal Navy has had a permanent base in Plymouth since the end of the 17th century. There are excellent views from the Hoe ("high place") from which Drake first spotted the approach of the Spanish Armada whilst enjoying a game of bowls.
Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to celebrated civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction.
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is listed as Grade I on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens and is one of four designated country parks in Cornwall. The 885 acres country park is on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar.
The Box is Plymouth’s new £46 million cultural destination, proudly led by Plymouth City Council in Britain's Ocean City.
A museum, gallery and archive. A cafe, shop and bar. A place that you can make your own, and where there's always something new to discover.
The opening of The Box was one of the most significant cultural events in the UK in 2020. Plymouth's former Museum and Art Gallery, Central Library, and St Luke's church buildings have been completely transformed with a series of new galleries and exhibition spaces. The Box also features a striking elevated ‘archive in the sky’ with research and learning facilities, food, drink and retail spaces. It's also created a major new public square for performances, events and artistic responses.
The National Marine Aquarium is located in the city of Plymouth, England, in Sutton Harbour, next to the Barbican and fishmarket. It was opened in May 1998, with charitable aims of research, education and conservation. It is the largest aquarium in the United Kingdom.
The Market Hall is a world-class space for digital innovation and learning situated in the heart of Devonport, Plymouth.
State-of-the-art immersive dome. Flexible co-working and inspiring workspaces. Large meeting rooms and event spaces as well as a cafe/bar. A space to work, learn, meet, eat, create… and have fun!
Home to an awe-inspiring 15m immersive dome – the first of its kind in Europe – the Market Hall offers experiences at the cutting edge of immersive tech.
Open to everyone, and with a wide range of events and experiences for all the family, the dome invites you to explore immersive realities without the need for a VR headset. The Market Hall will also offer educational immersive experiences and workshops for all ages and abilities.
