Vacation ideas

United Kingdom vacations seem to be increasingly popular at the moment, most likely due to the economic downturn and the weak pound Sterling. England has many first class tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a selection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bognor Regis, Clacton-on-Sea and Eastbourne. One seaside town commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

First appearances are that Plymouth appears rather plain and modern, but delving a bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city has a fascinating history and a long relationship with the sea. As long ago as the fifteen hundreds there has been a busy port in Plymouth. In 1588 Sir Francis Drake set sail from the town’s port to successfully defend England by defeating the Spanish Armada. A further moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for North America.

It is possible to take low cost short breaks in Plymouth by staying in Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than staying in a expensive hotel. A quick search on Yahoo will show that it is possible to book a room for a little as £29 a night and many establishments have reasonably priced dinners also, often equivalent to, or less costly than local restaurants.

Places To Visit In Plymouth

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

Saltram House is a pretty Tudor Mansion which is situated 2 miles from the town, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, approximately 6 miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date renovated as a family home.

If you and your family are currently considering spending some time in Plymouth it is vital that you book your  rooms at the earliest opportunity as, unfortunately hotel accommodation in Plymouth tend to be surprisingly busy and are frequently fully booked for a long period in advance. If you are travelling in a group you might find that Plymouth apartment accommodation prove to be cheaper alternative to bed & breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting the UK 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 too.