Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers

Name: Armada Memorial
Address: Bere Ferrers, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

Top attraction, Memorial

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Facts and practical information

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. It is a granite structure, decorated with bronze crests and a statue of Britannia. ()

Completed: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 50°22'12"N, 4°8'32"W

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St. Peter and the WaterfrontBere Ferrers United Kingdom

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Day trips

Armada Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Circus, Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Pavilions.

~1270 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
7 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.
0.4 miS
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.
~1470 ftS
Park, View point, Historical place
Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers
8 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.
~1800 ftW
Sport complex, Entertainment, Music venue
Plymouth Pavilions, Bere Ferrers
9 min walk • Plymouth Pavilions is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has an ice rink and indoor arena. The arena is used as an entertainment venue and also for corporate hire.
0.4 miS
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.
~1240 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Armada Centre, Bere Ferrers
7 min walk • The Armada Centre is a shopping centre in Plymouth, England. It was established in 1986 and refurbished in 2004. The centre is laid out on three floors, with Sainsbury's occupying the upper floor. Other retailers that are housed on the ground floor include Wilko and Laura Ashley.
~1600 ftS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
8 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.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
12 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.
0.4 miE
Marina, Park, Harbor
Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers
12 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers
12 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.
0.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers
12 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Armada Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Plymouth Guildhall, Bere Ferrers (2 min walk), Plymouth Synagogue, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Messenger, Plymouth (3 min walk), Theatre Royal, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk).

How to get to Armada Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armada Memorial:

Bus

Royal Parade • Lines: 11, 21A, 44, 44A, 8, 9, X11 (1 min walk)
Derry's Cross Coach Stop • Lines: X11 (5 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (15 min walk)