Vacations in Great Britain appear to be incredibly popular this year, due to the current economic climate and the low value of the pound Sterling. England has many top class vacation destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Weston-super-Mare, Bognor Regis and Torquay. One city often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

At first glance Plymouth appears rather plain and fairly modern, but searching a bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city of Plymouth has a fascinating history and a long association with the sea. As long ago as the sixteenth century there has been a port in Plymouth. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake embarked from the port at Plymouth to successfully defend the English from the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from the port.

It is possible to have cheap short breaks in Plymouth by making a reservation in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking a posh hotel. A quick look online will show that it is possible to book a room for a little as twenty nine pounds a night and some places have dinners at a very reasonable cost, commonly equivalent to, or less expensive than local restaurants.

Things To See And Do In Plymouth

There are a great many interesting places worth visiting in Plymouth. Popular tourist attractions include; Merchant's House Museum, the National Marine Aquarium, the Barbican district and the Elizabethan House. A trip on a boat around the naval base is a superb way to spend some time but if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a day trip to places close by Plymouth, such as; Buckland Abbey, Mount Edgcumbe or Saltram House.

Saltram House is a fine Tudor Mansion which is located 2m from the town, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, around six miles away from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and was later renovated as a family home.

If you and your family are currently thinking about spending a few days in the city of Plymouth it is incredibly important that you book your lodgings at the earliest opportunity because, sadly hotel accommodation in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are frequently fully booked months in advance. If you have a large family you might find that serviced apartments in Plymouth are a reasonable option to bed and breakfast accommodation in Plymouth. If you are visiting England from abroad then why not consider making a reservation for a room in London hotels to take in the attractions of the capital city of England also.