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The Barbican area of Plymouth is a charming and fascinating place which is well
worth a visit. A 5 - 10 minute walk from the city centre will see you there,
or there are frequent bus services running down to the Barbican.
Once there, the overall place is linked into the nautical heritage and current fishing activities that are so prominent. Fishermen operate daily from the Barbican, and a new multi-million fish market has just been opened. If you enjoy looked at different boats there are certainly plenty here!
Many of the eating establishments offer local produce on their menus - and the type of restaurant vary from expensive sea food places to fish and chip cafes. There are quite a high number of Public Houses in the area, and they all offer the usual facilities. Other nationalities are also represented in the culinary establishment that are dotted throughout the area.
In terms of shops, many are small offering specialised products for sale. Antique shops are quite numerous as are the usual 'Kick Knack' shops. The Barbican Glassworks could be worth a visit. Recently opened in May 1997 it promises great things - including the famous Dartington Crystal.
A short walk across the bridge at the Barbican takes you past the new fish market and onto the Queen Anne's Battery Marina - or you can take the Water Taxi. Various trips run from the Barbican area taking you either around the Plymouth Sound, along the River Tamar or to the naval dockyards.
The barbican has much history on offer - including the Mayflower Steps (where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America), and a visit to the Tourist Information centre is well recommended. It can be found near the Mayflower Steps - Island House. Telephone 01752 264849. The Elizabethan House also has much history on offer.
Other Places
The Hoe , Smeatons Tower , Plymouth Dome , The Royal Citadel and the Plymouth Aquarium