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Further Afield In Devon & Cornwall
The Kingsholm and Torquay is a great place to stay if you want to explore Devon and the far South West.
Plymouth Aquarium
Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF 0844 893 7938
The aquarium experience comprises of a total of 50 live exhibits including 3 massive tanks. Over 4000 animals from 400 species are displayed in realistic habitats from local shorelines to coral reefs. In addition, the technological zone, Exploreocean focuses on ocean exploration and sustainability through innovative, interactive exhibits.
Exeter & River Exe Cruises
Exeter is a cathedral and university city with the shops and restaurants you would expect of a thriving urban centre. The River Exe was rarely navigable to Exeter and river cruises leave from downstream.
Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park covers around 369 square miles. The open moorland with mighty rock tors and hidden valleys form one of Devon’s most spectacular assets.
Plymouth Hoe
The grassy hoe sports the top section of a lighthouse which once stood offshore on Eddystone Rocks. From the tower and hoe you have spectacular views across Plymouth Sound to the breakwater that shelters this naval anchorage. The seafront provides modern cafes and restaurants beneath the towns mighty fortifications.
Plymouth
Drake’s Circus Plymouth has recently been provided with a new shopping centre at Drake’s Circus.
Eden Project
In March 2001, the Eden Project , a massive environmental centre in Cornwall, opened to the general public. The finished structure is an unprecedented accomplishment - a giant, multi-domed greenhouse, containing plants from around the globe. The site has already become a popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors every day. What's more, this world-famous attraction is just a 2 hour drive from the Kingsholm. |
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