Islands · South West England
Drake's Island
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Drake's Island is a island in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drake's Island, the nearest railway station is Plymouth, located 2.6 km away. Entry to the island is free.
About
Drake's Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of British Isles. Coordinates: 50.3556°, -4.1536°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Summary from the official site
Drake's Island is a historic site located in Plymouth Sound, offering guided tours that explore its rich history, wildlife, and stunning views. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including paranormal tours and airsoft skirmishes, while learning about the island's significance and natural environment.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Drake's Island is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) island approximately 500 metres from land in Plymouth Sound, the stretch of water south of the city of Plymouth, Devon. The rocks which make up the island are volcanic tuff and lava, together with marine limestone of the Devonian period. For more than 400 years the island was fortified.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3556, -4.1536
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- +44 (0) 7307 604468
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 2.6 km
- Official site
- drakes-island.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1255576 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drake's Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Drakes island high.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Look II
Piers · 1.0 km
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Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Museums · 1.0 km
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Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Everyman
Cinemas · 1.0 km
Plymouth Port
Harbours & ports · 1.1 km
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Marinas · 1.1 km
Nearby
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Commanding Officers House
Commanding Officers House — house in Plymouth, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Firestone Bay
Firestone Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
📷 5Lidos & outdoor pools · South West England
Devil's Point pool
Devil's Point pool — a lido in england south west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Firestone Bay artillery tower
Firestone Bay artillery tower — scheduled monument-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · South West England
Look II
Look II — Public artwork (sculpture) by Antony Gormley.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · South West England
LOOK II
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Where to eat & stay near Drake's Island
Places to stay
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Moxy Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Plymouth Backpackers
Plymouth Backpackers — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Mount Batten Centre
Mount Batten Centre — a hostel in england south west.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
The Orangery
The Orangery — a café in england south west.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant — a café in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Bank Public House
The Bank Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drake's Island?
- Drake's Island is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 3DQ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Drake's Island?
- Drake's Island is a island in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drake's Island?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 3DQ.
- Is Drake's Island a protected site?
- Yes — Drake's Island is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Drake's Island free to visit?
- Yes, Drake's Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drake's Island?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 3DQ.