Day One
Across the road from here, visit the Mayflower Visitor Centre and learn more about the Pilgrims, who they were and why they undertook such a monumentous voyage. A little further along is the Island House, on the side of which is a plaque with all the names and occupations of the Pilgrims – it makes a fascinating read.
Meander around the cobbled streets taking in more than 400 years of history. You will find New Street, one of the oldest streets in Plymouth, and The Elizabethan House which contains furniture and household effects of the period. A little further along New Street is local historian, Chris Robinson’s shop which is a goldmine of historical publications and pictures of old Plymouth. Further again is The Elizabethan Garden, a hidden gem. It is rumoured that the Pilgrim Fathers ate their last supper before embarking on their epic voyage at the building which now contains Plymouth Gin, one of Britain’s oldest working distilleries. See the gin being made and sample it too.
If all this walking has made you hungry, turn back taking in the galleries, gift shops and art and craft workshops and head for one of the many tea rooms and restaurants serving traditional Devon lunches. Seafood is a speciality and is usually freshly caught on the same day.
The National Marine Aquarium is located opposite the Mayflower Steps and is accessible across the lock gates. The NMA has one of the biggest exhibit tanks in Europe and houses thousands of species of fish and marine life.
In the evening, head out into the city or Barbican and sample some of the delights of the many restaurants and pubs or perhaps visit one of our theatres: Barbican Theatre / Theatre Royal /Plymouth Pavilions.
Day Two
From here walk along the Georgian streets to Admiral’s Hard where the foot ferry will take you across the River Tamar to Cremyll in Cornwall. The entrance to Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park is a few yards from the quayside. The house is open to the public and there are formal gardens as well as a deer park to explore. The Edgcumbe Arms pub offers a selection of Cornish Real Ales and a delightful menu.
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