Attractions

Top Attractions on the Plymouth Barbican from the Plymouth Marine Aquarium hosting the biggest fish tank in europe to the Barbican Leisure Park there is lots to see and do for all ages! The Plymouth Barbican is surrounded by history and there are many places to eat, drink and to be entertained by.

Barbican Landing StageThe Barbican Landing Stage
A number of boat trips are on offer here including:

Sutton Harbour Marinas
Sutton Harbour Marinas
  • Escape to the South West
    Escape to some of the best cruising waters to be found in the UK easily from Sutton Harbour’s Marinas. You’re spoilt for choice!
  • Discover Sutton Harbour Marinas
    Discover the three marina’s in a unique location alongside Plymouth’s famous and historic Barbican, and just a stroll away from Plymouth Hoe and the thriving City Centre.
  • Unbeatable Sheltered location
    Berth your vessel in one of the three marinas in Sutton Harbour and be safe in the knowledge that you’re in the most sheltered location in the South West
  • Fine Dining
    Berth in the heart of the vibrant and historic Barbican area of Plymouth known for its fine restaurants, bars & cafes
  • Events
    Sutton Harbour Marina is home to some of the greatest yachting events and ideally placed to view the British Fireworks Championship

For more information please visit: www.suttonharbourmarina.com

Tourist Information CentreTourist Information Centre
The local tourist information centre is a good starting point with friendly staff happy to help.
View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
Mayflower StepsThe Mayflower Steps
The Mayflower Steps are from where the pilgrim fathers left England aboard the Mayflower to cross the Alantic Ocean to settle down in North America. The ‘Steps’ today consist of a commemorative portico with Doric columns of Portland stone that was built in 1934.
More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayflower_Steps
Admiral MacbrideAdmiral MacBride
The pub is built upon the original May Flower Steps where the Pilgrims set sail for America. The pub receives regular visits from travelling Americans and the pub is a focal point on Thanksgiving Day.
More information: www.admiralmacbride.co.uk
National Marine AquariumThe National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF
01752 600301 View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The National Marine Aquarium hosts the largest aquarium in the United Kingdom and the deepest tank in Europe. A popular large visitor attraction
For more information: www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Barbican TheatreBarbican Theatre
Castle St, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
01752 267131 View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The theatre encourage the audiences and participants to visit us and take part in our promoted programmes, events and celebrations in the venue.
For more information: www.barbicantheatre.co.uk
Plymouth GinPlymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LA
01752 665292 View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The Plymouth Gin Distillery opened in 1793 and has been producing the distinctive Plymouth Gin taste. Housed within the distillery is a gift shop, a bar and the Barbican Kitchen Restuarant.
For more information: www.plymouthgin.com
plymouth arts centre looe streetPlymouth Arts Centre
38 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EB
01752 206114 www.plymouthartscentre.org
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The Plymouth Arts Centre located on Looe Street, Barbican, is home to an exhibition gallery, cinema, a cafe, bar and restaurant, offering the ideal meeting place; serving a great selection of morning coffee, light lunches, drinks, snacks and Cinema suppers.
South West Image Bank new homePlymouth Barbican Trust
South West Image Bank

25 Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2JN
01752 665445 View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The SWiB is a photographic archive based in Plymouth, set up by the Plymouth Barbican Trust in 2007. For more information: www.southwestimagebank.org
Barbican Leisure Park
Barbican Approach, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LG
01752 222241 View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The Barbican Leisure Park hosts a number of attractions for leisure activites from the huge Vue 15 screen Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling Alley which includes an amusment arcade, bar and restaurant. Restaurants (Frankie & Benny’s, Pizza Hut, Nando’s, Pizza Express, Chiquito), a Gym. For the night time the Oceana nightclub boosting several rooms of entertainment.
For more Information: www.barbican-leisure.co.uk
Elizabethan GardensElizabethan Gardens
34 New St, Plymouth PL1 2NA
01752 306330 ‎ View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
The Elizabethan Gardens are a hidden gem, an oasis away from the hussle and bussle of the busy streets.
Elizabethan HouseElizabethan House
32 New St, Plymouth PL1 2
01752 304774 ‎View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
This authentic property dates from the late 1500s and has a fascinating history. The house is laid out in the style of an Elizabethan sea captain’s residence with a restored kitchen, eating room, parlour and bedrooms.
For more information: View Photos
Merchants HouseMerchants House
33 St. Andrew Street, Town Centre, Plymouth, PL1 2AX
01752 304381 ‎View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
A historic building tucked away down one of the city’s oldest streets – the Merchant’s House is Plymouth’s finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer William Parker, a friend of Sir Francis Drake. For more information: View Merchant House Home Page
Plymouth Arts Centre
38 Looe Street, Plymouth, Devon PL4 0EB
01752 206114 plymouthartscentre.org
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Arts, Events, Food, Films
Clay ArtClay Art
57 Southside Street, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LA
01752 665565 www.clayart.co.uk
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ClayArt is the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio on Plymouth’s Barbican; a fun place where you can just pop in and paint your own designs onto blank ceramics, which they will glaze and fire for you.
Plymouth Discovery ToursPlymouth Discovery Tours
Madeira Rd, Plymouth, PL1 2LR
07743 794234 www.plymouthdiscoverytours.co.uk
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In an action packed hour Plymouth Discovery Tours will promote this dynamic and vibrant city with its ever changing face and relive its colourful historical past.‎
Haunted PlymouthPlymouth Ghost Walks
Meeting Place outside Barbican Tourist Information Centre
07747 739605 Facebook Group
Dare you take a journey into the haunted past of Plymouth with your Ghost Walk guide Kevin Hynes. Kevin will show you why this ancient port has such a wide array of supernatural phenomena.‎
For more information: www.hauntedplymouth.com

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