Messenger, Plymouth

#6 among attractions in Plymouth

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Messenger is a large statue in Plymouth, UK, created by the Cornish artist Joseph Hillier, depicting a female actor crouching in preparation to run onstage. It was commissioned by and installed outside the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in 2019 in preparation for the city's Mayflower 400 celebrations. ()

Coordinates: 50°22'12"N, 4°8'40"W

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St. Peter and the WaterfrontPlymouth United Kingdom

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Day trips

Messenger – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1630 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
8 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
11 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.
~1660 ftSE
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.
~1370 ftW
Sport complex, Entertainment, Music venue
Plymouth Pavilions, Bere Ferrers
7 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
12 min walk • Plymouth Dome is a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon. It opened in 1989 and closed in 2006.
~1260 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.
~470 ftE
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
3 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.
~1730 ftS
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.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
14 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 miSE
Church
Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers
14 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.
~780 ftE
Architecture
Plymouth Guildhall, Bere Ferrers
4 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 Messenger?

Nearby attractions include Theatre Royal, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Drum Theatre, Bere Ferrers (1 min walk), Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), The Plymouth Athenaeum, Plymouth (3 min walk).

How to get to Messenger by public transport?

The nearest stations to Messenger:

Bus

Derry's Cross Coach Stop • Lines: X11 (2 min walk)
Royal Parade • Lines: 11, 21A, 44, 44A, 8, 9, X11 (3 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (14 min walk)
Devonport (33 min walk)