Plymouth is situated in the heart of the south west peninsula – the UK’s favourite holiday destination. Plymouth city itself offers a rich combination of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a fast changing city environment.

Plymouth is surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor to the north, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Hams to the East and the unspoilt beauty of Cornwall to the west.

Once you've walked around the Barbican and spent a happy day in the National Marine Aquarium, you might think you've seen all Plymouth Sound has to offer. You'd be wrong! Plymouth Harbour is a rich source of activities suitable for all ages - it's time to hit the water. The Plymouth Breakwater creates a vast area of protected ocean that couldn't be more perfect for watersports. You can sail, dive, canoe, cruise, and even water-ski.

Plymouth's nightlife is legendary. The demands of the student population have resulted in more than 200 pubs, from the traditional ale-and-ploughmans sort of pub to trendy bars and exciting music venues including The Mermaid and The Barbican Jazz Cafe.

There is an abundance of accommodation within Plymouth to suit all tastes and budgets.

Whether you are looking for a hotel, guest accommodation, self catering, campsites, caravan parks or holiday parks, you are sure to find it in and around Plymouth.

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The city's regeneration has tempted many restauranteurs to the area and its spot on the Devon coast ensures that the chefs have access to all the fresh fish, meat and vegetables they could ask for. What ensues is sure to be delicious.

The UK 's oldest bakery (established in the sixteenth century) exists in Plymouth. Pasties and cakes are also available to purchase.

Many fish bars are dotted around the Barbican serving up freshly caught fish.

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