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Vacations in Great Britain seem to be immensely popular at the moment, most likely due to the economic downturn and the low value of the pound Sterling. The United Kingdom has many first class tourist destinations including London (the English capital) and other interesting cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bournemouth, Brighton and Bognor Regis. One town commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

When you first arrive Plymouth appears rather plain and principally modern, but delving a bit deeper and you will very quickly discover that the city has a fascinating history and a deep association with the sea. As long ago as the 16th C there has been a port in Plymouth. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake set sail from the town’s port to successfully defend the English from the Spanish Armada. Another historic moment occurred in sixteen twenty when the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from the port.

It is possible to have low cost vacations in Plymouth by booking bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than making a reservation in a expensive hotel. A quick look online will show that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and some establishments offer reasonably priced dinners too, commonly equivalent to, or less expensive than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are many places in the town which are worth a visit. Popular tourist attractions include; Merchant’s House Museum, the National Marine Aquarium, the Elizabethan House and the Barbican district. A cruise around the naval base is an interesting way to spend some time but if you have more time why not take a trip to other places outside Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.

Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is situated 2m east of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is a further Tudor house with landscaped gardens, coastal paths and parklands, and Buckland Abbey, around six miles from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was later renovated as a family home.

If you and your family are currently thinking about spending some time in the city of  Plymouth it is crucial that you book your  accommodation at your first opportunity because, sadly Plymouth guest houses and hotels tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked for a long period in advance. If you are travelling in a group you might find that Plymouth apartment accommodation are a reasonable alternative to Plymouth bed and breakfast accommodation. If you are visiting Britain from abroad then you could consider making a reservation for a room in London hotels to take in the attractions of the English capital also.