Plymouth
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
City and unitary authority in England
Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, 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. It is the most populous city in Devon.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 267,918
- Coordinates
- 50.372, -4.143
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Plymouth
Plymouth is a busy regional city in England, United Kingdom. Population figures land around 267,918. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports, culture and nature.
Things to do in Plymouth
Water Sports in Plymouth
(12)Plymouth records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Paddle under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Plymouth. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Plymouth
(5)The culture shortlist for Plymouth: Bridges, Cathedrals, Docks, Mines and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Plymouth. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Plymouth
(5)Nature in Plymouth covers Islands, National Parks, Rivers, Volcanoes and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Plymouth's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Plymouth
(3)On the nightlife side, Plymouth offers Casinos, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Plymouth's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Plymouth
(3)For sports, expect Biking, Horse Trails and Tennis. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Plymouth's own activity tags.
Adventure in Plymouth
(2)On the adventure side, Plymouth offers Adventure Parks and Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Plymouth's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Plymouth
(1)On the family side, Plymouth offers Aquariums. Everything listed here comes from what Plymouth is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Plymouth
(1)Wellness in Plymouth covers Farms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Plymouth's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Plymouth
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Plymouth is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Plymouth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Plymouth known for?
- Plymouth is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nature, set in England, United Kingdom with around 267,918 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Plymouth?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Paddle in Plymouth. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Plymouth?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Plymouth located?
- Administratively, Plymouth sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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