vacations in Great Britain seem to be amazingly popular at the moment, most likely due to the the current economy and the weak pound. England has many top tourist destinations including London (the capital city of England) and other fascinating cities plus a collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Skegness, Bognor Regis and Southport. One vacation resort often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

First appearances are that Plymouth appears a little plain and fairly modern, but looking a bit deeper and you will soon discover that the city has a rich history and a long relationship with the sea. As far back as the 16th century the town has had a busy port. In fifteen eighty eight Francis Drake embarked from the port at Plymouth to successfully defend the English by defeating the Spanish Armada. A further historic moment occurred in 1620 when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.

It is possible to have low cost short breaks in Plymouth by making a reservation in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking a expensive hotel. A quick search on Google will show that you can book a room for as little as £29 a night and some guest houses have other meals at a reasonable price, often equivalent to, or less costly than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are numerous places of interest in the town which are worth a visit. Popular visitor attractions include; Smeaton's Tower and Plymouth Dome, Merchant's House Museum, the National Marine Aquarium and the Royal Citadel. A trip on a boat around the port is an excellent way to spend some time and if you have more time why not take a day trip to places outside Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.

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

If you are currently deciding upon spending some time in the city of  Plymouth it is crucial that you reserve your  room at the earliest moment because, sadly Plymouth hotel accommodation tend to be surprisingly busy and are frequently fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If your family is large you may find that Plymouth serviced apartments are a cheap option to bed and breakfast accommodation in Plymouth. If you are visiting the UK from abroad then you should consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the English capital too.