UK vacations appear to be immensely popular this year, probably due to the present depression and the weak pound Sterling. The United Kingdom has many top tourist destinations including London (the capital of England) and other fascinating cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Weston-super-Mare and Torquay. One vacation resort often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

When you first arrive Plymouth appears rather bland and fairly modern, but searching a little deeper and you will soon find that Plymouth has a rich history and a long relationship with the sea. As long ago as the 16th century there has been a busy port in Plymouth. In 1588 Francis Drake set sail from the port at Plymouth to attack and defeat the Spanish Armada. A further moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.

It is possible to take cheap Plymouth weekend city breaks by booking rooms in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking rooms in a overpriced hotel. Searching online will reveal that you can make a reservation from £29 a night and many establishments have other meals at a reasonable price, commonly equivalent to, or cheaper than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are numerous interesting places in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular tourist attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the Royal Citadel, the National Marine Aquarium and Merchant’s House Museum. A boat cruise around the port is an excellent way to spend some time and if you find that you have more time why not take a trip to places close by Plymouth, for example; Saltram House, Mount Edgcumbe or Buckland Abbey.

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

If you and your family are currently deciding upon taking a vacation in Plymouth it is immensely important that you reserve your  room at the earliest moment as, unfortunately Plymouth hotels and guest houses tend to be surprisingly busy and are often fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you may find that Plymouth serviced apartments prove to be less expensive option to Plymouth bed & breakfast accommodation. If you are visiting Britain from abroad then you could 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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