Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Mayflower Steps
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
The Mayflower Steps is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Mayflower Steps is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.3661°, -4.1338°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Mayflower Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the Mayflower story, highlighting Wampanoag history and culture alongside the narratives of early English voyages to America. Visitors can engage with the exhibition across four floors, reflecting on the historical 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.
From the Wikipedia article
The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, south-west England, from which the Pilgrim Fathers are believed to have finally left England aboard the Mayflower on 6 September 1620, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America. The traditional site of their disembarkation in North America is Plymouth Rock.
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Background
History
The passengers who came predominantly from East Anglia had no links with Plymouth, but due to bad weather in the English Channel, they were forced to put in at Plymouth seeking shelter and essential repairs. Several surviving local buildings including what is now the Plymouth Gin Distillery in Southside Street and the Island House on the Quay are claimed to have accommodated some of them for one or more nights. The best effort by local historians to place the actual site of the Mayflower finally casting off is roughly where a Victorian public house, the Admiral MacBride, now stands. Today, boat trips leave the Mayflower Steps for trips around the Plymouth Sound and up the River Tamar for…
Description
The steps today consist of a commemorative portico with Doric columns of Portland stone that was built in 1934, and a small platform over the water with a brushed steel rail and a shelf with nautical bronze artwork and historical information. It is on a small pier that is believed to have been built in the 18th or 19th century when some very old houses that were blocking construction of a road around the seaward side of the Royal Citadel leading to Plymouth Hoe were cleared together with the significant Watch House.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3661, -4.1338
- 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 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.mayflowermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n6473965285 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Mayflower Steps (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Mayflower Steps - geograph.org.uk - 531717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mayflower Steps?
- The Mayflower Steps is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2LR), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is The Mayflower Steps?
- The Mayflower Steps is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mayflower Steps?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2LR.
- Is The Mayflower Steps a protected site?
- Yes — The Mayflower Steps is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Mayflower Steps free to visit?
- Yes, The Mayflower Steps is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Mayflower Steps?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2LR.