Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers

Name: Plymouth Castle
Address: Bere Ferrers, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

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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. Only a small fragment of an outer gatehouse remains. ()

Coordinates: 50°21'57"N, 4°8'4"W

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St. Peter and the WaterfrontBere Ferrers United Kingdom

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Plymouth Castle – 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
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.
~1800 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Smeaton's Tower, Bere Ferrers
9 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.
~870 ftE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers
5 min walk • The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City Plymouth is the largest Aquarium in the UK.
~1600 ftW
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.
~1950 ftSW
Museum, Restaurant
Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers
10 min walk • Plymouth Dome is a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon. It opened in 1989 and closed in 2006.
0.4 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.
~1790 ftW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
9 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.
~120 ftN
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.
~1000 ftNE
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.
~1000 ftSW
Church
Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers
5 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 miNW
Architecture
Plymouth Guildhall, Bere Ferrers
10 min walk • Plymouth Guildhall is located on Guildhall Square in the city centre of Plymouth, Devon, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plymouth Castle?

Nearby attractions include Barbican, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Mayflower Steps, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Fortifications of Plymouth, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk), National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk).

How to get to Plymouth Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plymouth Castle:

Bus

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

Train

Plymouth (24 min walk)