Plymouth England United Kingdom
50.370927,-4.078285

Plymouth

Plymouth ( PLI-məth) is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, South West England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London. Plymouth's history extends back to the Bronze Age, evolving from a trading post at Mount Batten into the thriving market town of Sutton, which was formally re-named as Plymouth in 1439 when it was made a borough. The settlement has played a significant role in English history, notably in 1588 when an English fleet based here defeated the Spanish Armada, and in 1620 as the departure point for the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. During the English Civil War, the town was held by the Parliamentarians and was besieged between 1642 and 1646. In 1690 a dockyard was established on the River Tamar for the Royal Navy and Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port throughout the Industrial Revolution. After absorbing nearby settlements in 1914, the borough was awarded city status in 1928. During World War II, Plymouth suffered extensive damage in the Plymouth Blitz, leading to post-war rebuilding that significantly shaped its modern appearance. A further expansion of its boundaries in 1967 contributed to its current status as the 30th-most populous built-up area in the UK and the second-largest city in the South West after Bristol, with a population in 2021 of 264,727. Plymouth's economy, historically rooted in shipbuilding and seafaring, has transitioned towards a service-based economy since the 1990s. It maintains strong maritime connections, hosting HMNB Devonport, the largest operational naval base in Western Europe, and offering ferry links to Brittany and Spain. The city is also home to the University of Plymouth, reflecting its educational and cultural significance. Today, the city is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by two Members of Parliament.

Distance between:

London to Plymouth 190 Miles / 305 Kms
Liverpool to Plymouth 216 Miles / 347 Kms

Postal Code PL9 8AA



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museum Nearby

The Mayflower Museum
Elizabethan House

park Nearby

Hoe Park
West Hoe Park

tourist attraction Nearby

Serious Outdoor Skills
Devonport Column
Visit Sutton Harbour
Shavercombe falls
Cadover lakes
Plymbridge Woods
Saltram Beach
The Merchants House - currently closed
Jennycliff Beach
Mutton Cove
Great Trowlesworthy Tor
Plympton Castle
Wembury
The Dragon Fly
Wembury CoastSnap
Royal William Yard
King Billy Statue
Harewood House
Local heroes of Plymouth sculptures
Warleigh Point Nature Reserve
Plymouth Minature Steam
Crownhill Fort
Plymouth Karting
Wembury Marine Centre
The Mill Cottage
Warren Point
Staddon Point Lighthouse
Thorn House & Garden
HMS Ark Royal Anchor
Bovisand Beach
Wembury Point
Mount Batten Breakwater
Mayflower Steps Memorial
Elizabethan Gardens
Fort Staddon
Mount Batten Tower
Radford Woods Local Nature Reserve
Plymouth Naval Memorial

zoo Nearby

Dartmoor Zoo