Top Rated Attractions in Plymouth

The second oldest house in Plymouth, it was built by Thomas Yogge in 1498. It is a fine limestone building with granite door and window frames, and a galleried courtyard. In the past it has been a dwelling house, a warehouse, a wine store and a bacon factory. But it has now belonged to St Andrew's Church since the 1920s. It is used with the adjoining Abbey Hall to accommodate their youth groups, and is let out to community groups. The church lets out the bottom floor to Tanners, one of Plymouth's highest quality restaurants. The building also houses the famous 28 foot Plymouth Tapestry, with its 2,250,000 stitches, some of which were added by royalty. It took four and a half years to complete, and is well worth a visit.

It is believed that this cottage was the home of Sir Francis Drake's first wife, and is one of the two oldest buildings in Saltash. It is a 15th Century house and has been well restored by the Tamar Protection Society, having been little altered throughout the last centuries. There is also a Tudor herb garden behind the cottage. You can visit by making prior arrangements with the Tourist Information Point at the Guildhall.

The beautiful gardens that surround the Dartington Hall are simply stunning. This renowned hall is mainly used as a business centre, where several formal meetings are held. Apart from this this, the hall also hosts certain cultural and informal events, and provides accommodation to guest and visitors. Spacious and well-equipped, this medieval hall was built in late 13th Century and has undergone renovations several times.

Named after the street it is set on, the 45 Southside gallery is managed by the amiable Mathias and Kirsten who have played a pivotal role in supporting emerging artists in Plymouth. Not just paintings, this gallery also features metalwork, glass and ceramics. Have a look at their site for a list of represented artists and upcoming exhibitions.

Prior to the structure being allowed to be used as a guildhall in the middle of 16th Century, the Tudor structure was used as a monk's refectory. Its conversion was the result of an charter by King Edward VI, allowing a 11th Century former priory to be used as a guildhall and a school. Since then it has been used as a magistrate court and a prison along the history of its existence. Today, the guildhall is used as a venue for town council meetings and other important ceremonies.

On the Devon/Cornwall border, Rumleigh Farm offers high-quality accommodation in the Tamar Valley, and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With stylish rooms and a self-catering cottage for 2, Rumleigh also provides free parking and Wi-Fi. The bed and breakfast rooms in Yellowhammer Barn have garden views and an en suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. There is also a flat-screen TV, iron and tea and coffee facilities. Locally sourced breakfast is served each morning. Dragonfly is the farm’s self-catering cottage, featuring a well-equipped kitchen and a stylish bathroom with large walk-in shower and deep bath. This converted stable building has a wood-burner and a summerhouse, and breakfast and evening meals can be ordered if required. Rumleigh Farm is 6 miles from the market town Tavistock, located just outside the Dartmoor National Park, with pubs and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Over the Cornish border, the towns of Saltash and Launceston are both around 30 minutes away.