Plymouth is surrounded by many picturesque fishing villages, such as Newton Ferrers and Cawsand, which can be more of an attraction than the city itself. Plymouth, is close to the rugged beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, with the beautiful, sandy beaches of the English Riviera, and Whitsand Bay only a short drive away. Plymouth is the ideal base for touring and sightseeing.

Visitors to the city can explore Plymouth's remarkable history, which other place in the country will allow you to stand where the Pilgrim Fathers stepped into the boats that carried them to the America's, look across the waterfront from where Drake is believed to have played bowls.

The city is a remarkable place, full of life, and history Plymouth has plenty to keep visitors to the area entertained. Plymouth Hoe is also used for exciting concerts and many summer outdoor events. The Hoe is where Sir Francis Drake used to play bowls. Nearby is St. Andrew's Church, where Drake carved lettering into stone walls. You could also take a short boat trip to Drake's Island for a better view of the old fortress.

Plymouth is a city steeped in history with many spectacular places to visit. Large parts of the city were destroyed during the bombing raids of the Second World War, but the Barbican survived almost intact - with its narrow Tudor Streets, echoing a much earlier mediaeval pattern of habitation.

Plymouth is a Naval town, and visitors can take boat trips along the River Tamar, to view the Naval Dockyards, complete with frigates, submarines and the occasional aircraft carrier. The dockyards are a major employer in the area contributing significantly to the local economy, both directly in terms of employment and through tourism. It is a truly marvellous sight, when you stand on the sea front and watch the warships from many countries slowly wind their way through the deep water channel of Plymouth Sound towards the berths alongside the River Tamar.