The Plymouth Athenaeum, Plymouth

Name: The Plymouth Athenaeum
Address: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1752 266079

#7 among attractions in Plymouth

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Facts and practical information

Plymouth Athenaeum, located in Plymouth, England, is a society dedicated to the promotion of learning in the fields of science, technology, literature and art. ()

Coordinates: 50°22'8"N, 4°8'45"W

Address

St. Peter and the WaterfrontPlymouth United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1752 266079

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The Plymouth Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
11 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.
~1850 ftSE
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.
~1460 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.
~940 ftW
Sport complex, Entertainment, Music venue
Plymouth Pavilions, Bere Ferrers
5 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 miSE
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.
~1830 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Armada Centre, Bere Ferrers
9 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.
~920 ftNE
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
5 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.
~1450 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
7 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 miE
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
13 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.
~1150 ftE
Architecture
Plymouth Guildhall, Bere Ferrers
6 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 The Plymouth Athenaeum?

Nearby attractions include Drum Theatre, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Theatre Royal, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Millbay, Bere Ferrers (3 min walk), Messenger, Plymouth (3 min walk).

How to get to The Plymouth Athenaeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Plymouth Athenaeum:

Bus

Derry's Cross Coach Stop • Lines: X11 (3 min walk)
Western Approach • Lines: 11, 44, 8, 9, X11 (5 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (17 min walk)
Devonport (33 min walk)