Vacations in England seem to be increasingly popular at the moment, probably due to the present depression and the weak pound Sterling. Great Britain has many top tourist destinations including London (the capital of England) and other fascinating cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Clacton-on-Sea and Eastbourne. One place commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.
When you first arrive Plymouth appears rather plain and primarily modern, but delving a bit deeper and you will very quickly find that Plymouth has a fascinating history and a deep relationship with the sea. As long ago as the 1500’s there has been a port in the town. In fifteen eighty eight Francis Drake embarked from the port at Plymouth to defend Britain against the Spanish Armada. Another historic moment occurred in 1620 when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.
It is possible to enjoy reasonably priced vacations in Plymouth by making a reservation in Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than staying in a costly hotel. A quick search on Yahoo will show that you can make a reservation from £29 a night and some establishments have other meals at a reasonable price, commonly equal to, or less expensive than local restaurants.
Tourist Attractions In Plymouth
There are many interesting places in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular visitor attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, the National Marine Aquarium, the Barbican district and Merchant’s House Museum. A cruise around the naval base is an interesting way to spend some time and if 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 located 2m from Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with coastal paths, parklands and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, about 6 miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was later renovated as a family home.
If you are in the process of considering taking a trip to Plymouth it is vital that you reserve your room as early as possible as, unfortunately hotels and guest houses in Plymouth tend to be surprisingly busy and are frequently fully booked for a long period in advance. If your family is large you may find that Plymouth serviced apartments prove to be more affordable option to Plymouth bed & breakfast. If you are visiting England from overseas then you should consider booking a room for a few days in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the English capital also.
