Smeaton's Tower, Bere Ferrers

Name: Smeaton's Tower
Address: Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers, PL 1 2, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1752 304774

#3 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point

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Facts and practical information

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. The tower was largely dismantled and rebuilt on Plymouth Hoe in Plymouth, Devon, where it stands today. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1759 (265 years ago)Coordinates: 50°21'52"N, 4°8'31"W

Address

Plymouth HoeSt. Peter and the WaterfrontBere Ferrers PL 1 2 United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1752 304774

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Bere Ferrers

Day trips

Smeaton's Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Circus, National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Pavilions.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
15 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.
0.5 miE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers
13 min walk • The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City Plymouth is the largest Aquarium in the UK.
~600 ftN
Park, View point, Historical place
Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers
3 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.
0.5 miNW
Sport complex, Entertainment, Music venue
Plymouth Pavilions, Bere Ferrers
12 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.
~230 ftS
Museum, Restaurant
Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers
2 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
16 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 miN
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
10 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.
~440 ftN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
3 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.
~1880 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
10 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.
0.5 miNE
Marina, Park, Harbor
Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers
13 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.
~1010 ftE
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Smeaton's Tower open?

Smeaton's Tower is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Smeaton's Tower?

Nearby attractions include Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers (2 min walk), Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Royal Citadel, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk).

How to get to Smeaton's Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smeaton's Tower:

Bus

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

Train

Plymouth (24 min walk)