Vacations Blog

Vacations in England seem to be increasingly popular at the moment, probably due to the present depression and the weak pound. The United Kingdom has large selection of top class vacation destinations including London (the capital of England) and other interesting cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Great Yarmouth and Margate. One city commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

At first glance Plymouth appears a little plain and principally modern, but looking a little bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city of Plymouth has a rich history and a long association with the sea. As far back as the sixteenth century there has been a port in the town. In 1588 Sir Francis Drake set sail from the town’s port to attack and defeat the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in 1620 when the port served as the last embarkation point for the Pilgrim Fathers on their journey to North America.

It is possible to take inexpensive weekend city breaks in Plymouth by booking rooms in Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than booking rooms in a posh hotel. A quick search on Google will reveal that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and some places offer dinners at a very reasonable cost, commonly equal to, or cheaper than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are many interesting places in the town which are worth a visit. Popular visitor attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, the National Marine Aquarium, the Barbican district and Merchant’s House Museum. A boat cruise around the naval base is an excellent way to spend some time and if you have more time why not take a day trip to other places close to Plymouth, for example; Buckland Abbey, Mount Edgcumbe or Saltram House.

Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is found 2m from the town of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, about 6 miles away from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Francis Drake and was at a later date converted into a family home.

If you are in the process of deciding upon taking a vacation in Plymouth it is incredibly important that you book your  accommodation as early as possible as, unfortunately Plymouth hotels tend to be alarmingly busy and are often fully booked months in advance. If you are a large group you might find that apartment accommodation in Plymouth prove to be reasonable alternative to bed & breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting the UK from overseas then why not consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the capital city of England also.