Plymouth is a city in the South West of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon. It is located at the mouths of the rivers Plym and Tamar and at the head of one of the world's largest and most spectacular natural harbours, the Plymouth Sound. The city has a rich maritime past and was once one of the two most important Royal Navy bases in Britain, a factor that made the city a prime target of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. After the destruction of the dockyards and city centre in the blitz of 1941, Plymouth was rebuilt under the guidance of architect Patrick Abercrombie and is now one of the few remaining naval dockyards in Britain and the largest naval base in Western Europe. Important locations in the city include The Royal Citadel, Devonport Dockyard and The Barbican from where the Pilgrims left for the New World in 1620.
Transportation in Plymouth
By Car: Take the M5 to Exeter, then onto the A38 - which goes all the way to Plymouth.
By Train: Trains regularly run from Paddington in London to Plymouth - the journey time is about 3 hours, 30 minutes. Plymouth Station is close to the centre of Plymouth.
By Coach: National Express coaches run from many towns - such as Newquay, Bristol and London's Victoria Station, into the centre of Plymouth.
By Ferry:
Plymouth ferry port is the historical second home of the Royal Navy, & is located at the mouth of the River Tamar in the South West of England. Plymouth boasts the shortest ferry route to Western France, and first class passenger facilities. There are 2 routes operated by Brittany Ferries from Plymouth to Roscoff in Brittany, and aboard the flagship Pont Avon from Plymouth to Santander in Northern Spain.
The Plymouth Dome is an award winning visitor centre on Plymouth Hoe offering a journey through 400 years of local history. Features include the voyages of Drake, Cook, the Pilgrims and the devastation of the Blitz. One of the best local day excursions from Plymouth is to Mount Edgcumbe , where woods and meadows provide a welcome antidote to the urban bustle, and are within easy reach of some fabulous sand. East of Plymouth, the aristocratic opulence of Saltram House includes some fine art and furniture, while to the north of town you can visit Drake's old residence at Buckland Abbey .
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