Castles · South West England
Remains of Plymouth Castle
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Remains of Plymouth Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Remains of Plymouth Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Mayflower Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the Mayflower story, highlighting the history and culture of the Wampanoag people alongside English voyages to America. Visitors can engage with exhibitions that reflect on the impact of colonization and the evolving relationship between England and America.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The remains of Plymouth Castle are located in South-West England. This historic site dates back to the 14th century and served as a defensive stronghold. The castle's remnants provide insight into the region's military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3659, -4.1345
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- +44 (0)1752 306330
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm; closed Sundays November to March; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.mayflowermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9655413889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Remains of Plymouth Castle?
- Remains of Plymouth Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2LR), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Remains of Plymouth Castle?
- Remains of Plymouth Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Remains of Plymouth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2LR.
- Is Remains of Plymouth Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Remains of Plymouth Castle is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Remains of Plymouth Castle charge admission?
- Remains of Plymouth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Remains of Plymouth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2LR.