Museums · South West England
River Plym
In or near Brixton.
River Plym — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Plym is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Plym is located in South-West England. It is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. The river is also an important geographical feature in the region, influencing local landscapes and settlements.
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Background
History
on the River Plym, near the former Cann Quarry Canal]] , a River-class antisubmarine frigate, was named after the river during World War II. It carried out convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic and was later destroyed in the UK's first nuclear explosion. When it was in operation, the Cann Quarry Canal left the river at Marsh Mills. The Plym Valley Railway runs alongside the River Plym. It opened in 1856 as a section of the South Devon and Tavistock Railway, which followed the river as far as the tributary with the River Meavy. The line closed to passengers in 1962, and goods services stopped four years later. The new railway is a volunteer-run railway that operates steam and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3667, -4.1167
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 0PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Plym (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Plym?
- River Plym is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 0PT), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is River Plym?
- River Plym — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Plym?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 0PT.
- Is River Plym a protected site?
- Yes — River Plym is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB) and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Plym?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 0PT.