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Plymouth City Guide
United Kingdom>Plymouth
Plymouth is the largest city in the south west. Much of the
city was destroyed by bombs during WWII, but much rebuilding
has been done since then. The city is broken up into three
main sections: The Barbarican, with its narrow streets and
old houses; the modern central section, with many new buildings
erected after the war; and The Hoe, the famous park and promenade
overlooking the harbour.
The Plymouth Gin Distillery is the oldest surviving building
in the city. Plymouth gin has been made here for well over
two hundred years. This building is the site that the Pilgrims
met at before sailing off to America.
Just north east of Plymouth is Dartmoor National Park,
over 90,000 acres of open country land. This is the perfect
area for horseback riding, camping and hiking.
The Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton describes the
history of Dartmoor showing exhibits on early farming machinery,
a reconstructed cider press, a selection of old vehicles
and many more.
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