Royal Citadel, Bere Ferrers

Name: Royal Citadel
Address: Royal Citadel Madeira Road, Bere Ferrers, PL1 2PD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7876 402728

#23 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Citadel in Plymouth, Devon, England, was built in the late 1660s to the design of Sir Bernard de Gomme. It is at the eastern end of Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, and encompasses the site of the earlier fort that had been built in the time of Sir Francis Drake. ()

Built: 1592 (432 years ago)Coordinates: 50°21'53"N, 4°8'16"W

Address

Royal Citadel Madeira RoadSt. Peter and the WaterfrontBere Ferrers PL1 2PD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7876 402728

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Day trips

Royal Citadel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
14 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.
~940 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Smeaton's Tower, Bere Ferrers
5 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.
~1760 ftNE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers
9 min walk • The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City Plymouth is the largest Aquarium in the UK.
~940 ftNW
Park, View point, Historical place
Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers
5 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.
0.6 miNW
Sport complex, Entertainment, Music venue
Plymouth Pavilions, Bere Ferrers
16 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.
~1060 ftW
Museum, Restaurant
Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers
6 min walk • Plymouth Dome is a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon. It opened in 1989 and closed in 2006.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Armada Centre, Bere Ferrers
17 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.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
11 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.
~1060 ftW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
6 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.
~990 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
5 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.
~1800 ftNE
Marina, Park, Harbor
Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Citadel open?

Royal Citadel is open:

Monday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Citadel?

Nearby attractions include Fortifications of Plymouth, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers (2 min walk), Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk), Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk).

How to get to Royal Citadel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Citadel:

Bus

Royal Parade • Lines: 11, 21A, 44, 44A, 8, 9, X11 (12 min walk)
Derry's Cross Coach Stop • Lines: X11 (14 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (25 min walk)