PLYMOUTH Devon UK November 2021 - Plymouth City Centre to Plymouth Hoe - 4K Walk
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Published 2021-11-19
Plymouth is a port city in Devon, South West England, approximately 37 miles south-west of Exeter and 190 miles south-west of London. Enclosing the city are the mouths of the river Plym and river Tamar, which are naturally incorporated into Plymouth Sound to form a boundary with Cornwall.
Plymouth is known for its maritime heritage and historic Barbican district with narrow, cobbled streets. Sutton Harbour is home to the National Marine Aquarium. Also in the harbour are several marinas and a fish market, the Plymouth Fisheries. The Mayflower Steps are where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World in 1620. Establishing Plymouth Colony, the second English settlement in what is now the United States of America.
Plymouth has a post-war shopping area in the city centre with substantial pedestrianisation. At the west end of the zone inside a grade II listed building is the Pannier Market that was completed in 1959. In terms of retail floorspace, Plymouth is ranked in the top five in the South West and 29th nationally. The Tinside Pool is situated at the foot of the Hoe and became a grade II listed building in 1998 before being restored to its 1930s look for £3.4 million.
The annual British Firework Championships are held in August, which attracts tens of thousands of people across the waterfront.
Plymouth Hoe is a large south-facing open public space, with wonderful views of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island, and across the Hamoaze to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
Plymouth Hoe has a long broad tarmacked promenade which serves as a spectacular military parade ground and is often used for displays by Plymouth-based Royal Navy, Royal Marines, the Army garrison, as well as for travelling funfairs and open-air concerts.
A prominent landmark on the Hoe is Smeaton's Tower. This is the upper portion of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse, which was originally built on the Eddystone Rocks, located 14 miles to the south, in 1759. It was dismantled in 1877 and moved, stone by stone, to the Hoe where it was re-erected. Smeaton's Tower has been a Grade I-listed building since 1954. It is open for visitors, who may climb 93 steps, including steep ladders, to the lantern room, and observe Plymouth Sound and the city.
The city's main theatre is Theatre Royal Plymouth, presenting large-scale West End shows and smaller works as well as an extensive education and outreach programme. Plymouth Pavilions stages music concerts, basketball matches and stand-up comedy.
Plymouth Leander is the most successful swimming club in Great Britain along with Plymouth Diving Club.
Plymouth is an important centre for watersports, especially scuba diving and sailing. The Port of Plymouth Regatta is one of the oldest regattas in the world, and has been held regularly since 1823. In September 2011, Plymouth hosted the America's Cup World Series for nine days.
Plymouth is home to Plymouth Argyle F.C. who play in the third tier of English football league known as Football League One. The team's home ground is called Home Park. Other sports clubs include Plymouth Albion Plymouth Raiders and Plymouth Gladiators. Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club that was founded in 1875.
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All Comments (21)
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I really enjoyed seeing the shopping center there and also the outdoor walking promenade areas. The views at the lighthouse tower are certainly glorious to see. Thanks for sharing this wonderful walk in Devon
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Great video. Born here in 1979, raised here, still live here and I love it. Its a shame there aren't videos of the city centre in the 1980's when it was beating packed and vibrant. The town centre these days is looking old, stale and run down. Hopefully the council work going on right now will provide improvements.
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Hello, my dear friend! Plymouth is well known! I enjoyed very much to walk with you discovering the beauty and the charm of this city!
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Been living here all of my life, must say these sights never get old
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nice shopping mall there mate looks a nice city so many shops there too as always thanks for the walk fully viewed👍🏼Au👍🏼a big like too
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Excellent tour of the Shopping center, Thank you very much for sharing!
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I have worked here in this shoppiñg centre when it was build as concrete finisher.It was in the year 2004 to the end in 2005 ...It was memorable and cherished job of my carreier....i luv the town and the beach...
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Very nice place and beautiful scenery. Your Plymouth city tour looks so impressive. Big liked. Have a happy time my friend...👍👍
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The mal looks amazing! Thanks you for the tour! Looking forward to new videos! Thanks
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Very neautiful walking tour in the streets !!! Like 10
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Very amazing tour. It's a wonderful place my friend. Stay safe and healthy.
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Awesome city...........stay connected
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A wonderful stroll through Plymouth City Centre, thanks for showing us around! It's great you gave us the opportunity to accompany you on this beautiful shopping tour! I enjoyed the whole tour.👍
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this is a pro-level video! super awesome!!
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Fantastic share sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed enjoyed and shared
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Fantastic video my friend thanks for sharing enjoy your weekend stay connected
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Another great place to walk around. Thanks to the tour.
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Very nice video, my sincere congratulations!
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Thank you for the nice November walk around Plymouth. 👍 Regards - Eugene. 🇵🇱
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This place looks so beautiful my friend. TFS. Stay connected 🙂
