Mayflower Steps, Bere Ferrers

Name: Mayflower Steps
Address: 3-5 The Barbican, Bere Ferrers, PL1 2LR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1752 306330

#24 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

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Facts and practical information

The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, south-west England, from which the Pilgrim Fathers are believed to have finally left England aboard the Mayflower on 6 September 1620, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America. The traditional site of their disembarkation in North America is Plymouth Rock. ()

Coordinates: 50°21'58"N, 4°8'2"W

Address

3-5 The BarbicanSt. Peter and the WaterfrontBere Ferrers PL1 2LR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1752 306330

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Day trips

Mayflower Steps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Circus, Smeaton's Tower, National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Hoe.

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
12 min walk • Drake Circus Shopping Centre is a 425,000-square-foot covered shopping mall in the centre of Plymouth, England, which opened in October 2006. The building was designed by London-based architects Chapman Taylor and built by Bovis Lend Lease.
~1940 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Smeaton's Tower, Bere Ferrers
10 min walk • Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction.
~730 ftE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers
4 min walk • The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City Plymouth is the largest Aquarium in the UK.
~1720 ftW
Park, View point, Historical place
Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers
9 min walk • Plymouth Hoe, referred to locally as the Hoe, is a large south-facing open public space in the English coastal city of Plymouth. The Hoe is adjacent to and above the low limestone cliffs that form the seafront and it commands views of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island, and across the Hamoaze to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Restaurant
Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers
11 min walk • Plymouth Dome is a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon. It opened in 1989 and closed in 2006.
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
12 min walk • The Armada Memorial is a monument on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, England. Built in 1888, the monument celebrates the tercentenary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada, which was sighted by English captains stationed in the city.
~1920 ftW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
10 min walk • The Plymouth Naval Memorial is a war memorial in Plymouth, Devon, England which is dedicated to British and Commonwealth sailors who were lost in World War I and World War II with no known grave.
~80 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
1 min walk • The Barbican is the name given to the western and northern sides of Sutton Harbour, the original harbour of Plymouth in Devon, England.
~890 ftN
Marina, Park, Harbor
Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers
5 min walk • Sutton Harbour, formerly known as Sutton Pool, is the original port of Plymouth in Devon, England. It is still a busy fishing port and marina and is bounded on one side by the historic Barbican district.
~1140 ftSW
Church
Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers
6 min walk • The Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe is the garrison church within the precincts of the Royal Citadel in Plymouth. The original church on the site was licensed for services by the Bishop of Exeter, Thomas de Brantingham, in 1371.
~140 ftSW
Forts and castles
Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers
1 min walk • Plymouth Castle was a castle built in the early 15th century to defend the town and harbour of Plymouth in Devon, England. By the end of the 16th century it had ceased to have any military function and fell into disrepair, being almost completely demolished by the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mayflower Steps open?

Mayflower Steps is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mayflower Steps?

Nearby attractions include Barbican, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers (4 min walk), Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk).

How to get to Mayflower Steps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mayflower Steps:

Bus

Charles Street • Lines: 44, 44A, 8, 9 (12 min walk)
Royal Parade • Lines: 11, 21A, 44, 44A, 8, 9, X11 (12 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (24 min walk)