Vacations in Britain seem to be increasingly popular at the moment, most likely due to the economic downturn and the weak pound Sterling. Great Britain has large selection of top class tourist destinations including London (the capital city of England) and other fascinating cities plus a selection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Brighton and Bournemouth. One town often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

When you first arrive Plymouth appears a little plain and primarily modern, but looking a bit deeper and you will very quickly find that the city of Plymouth has a fascinating history and a long relationship with the sea. As far back as the 16th C Plymouth has had a busy port. In fifteen eighty eight Francis Drake embarked from the port at Plymouth to defend the British from the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.

It is possible to enjoy reasonably priced vacations in Plymouth by booking rooms in Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than making a reservation in a plush hotel. A simple online search will reveal that it is possible to book a room for a little as £29 a night and some guest houses offer dinners at a very reasonable cost, often equivalent to, or cheaper than local restaurants.

Things To See And Do In Plymouth

There are a great many places in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular visitor attractions include; Merchant’s House Museum, the Mayflower Steps, St Andrew’s church and the National Marine Aquarium. A boat cruise around the waters of the port is an excellent way to spend some time but if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a day trip to other places near to Plymouth, for example; Buckland Abbey, Mount Edgcumbe or Saltram House.

Saltram House is a pretty Tudor Mansion which is situated two miles east of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another superb Tudor house with parklands, landscaped gardens and coastal paths, and Buckland Abbey, approximately six miles away from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date converted into a family home.

If you are in the process of thinking about taking a vacation in the city of Plymouth it is incredibly important that you book your  accommodation at the earliest moment as, unfortunately Plymouth guest houses and hotels tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked well in advance. If you are travelling in a group you might find that serviced apartments in Plymouth are a more affordable alternative to Plymouth bed and breakfast. If you are visiting the United Kingdom from abroad then you should consider booking a room for a few days in hotels in London to take in the sights of the nations capital city too.

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