ROYAL CITADEL
The Hoe, Devon, Plymouth PL1 2PD
Since 1660
Historic Places, Architectural Building, Tourist Attraction, Tower, Guided Tours, Group Bookings, Outdoor Walking Tour, Galleries, Monument, English Heritage Centre, Military Bases & Facilities
It's a dramatic 17th century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch and keep watch on a recently rebellious town and the Royal Citadel is still in use by the military today - It was the most important English defence for over 100 years with 70 ft high walls and was regularly strengthened over the years, particularly during the 1750s when it was equipped with 113 guns
Price: Member £5
Adult £6
Child (5-17 years) £3
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CROWNHILL FORT
Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth PL6 5BX
Since 1860
Heritage Site, Learning Programs, School Programs, Local History Societies, Holiday Coach Parties, Twinning Associations, U3A and Rotary Club Groups, Scout and Guide Troops, Guided Visits, Museum, Tours, Civil Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Private Events, Corporate Events, Conferences & Meetings
It was designed by Captain Edmund Frederick Du Cane as one of Lord Palmerston's last forts and was the largest of the forts of Plymouth's North Eastern defences - Welcomed several thousand school-age children to Crownhill Fort each year - They can accommodate up to 60 children in one visit - Every tour is different and is tailored to the visiting group depending on their interests
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SMEATON’S TOWER
Hoe Road, Plymouth PL1 2NZ
Since 1759
Tourist Attraction, Tower, Civil Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies, Venue Hire, Lighthouse Design Structure, Memorial, Eddystone Lighthouses, Winstanley’s Light, Smeaton’s Light, Douglass Light, Steep Ladders, The Lantern Room, Observe Plymouth Sound & the City
Free Admission for Child (under 5) - The lighthouse was 72 feet high, and had a diameter at the base of 26 feet (8 metres) and at the top of 17 feet (5 metres) - The lighthouse was anchored into the reef with 36 iron spikes - The building was clad in vertical planks, shaped to form a smooth cone - Each candle weighed between 2 pounds (0.9 kg) and 5 pounds (2.3 kg)
Price: Adult £4
Child (5-16 Years) £2
Carers £2
Student/Senior (Over 60) £3
Family Ticket (up to 2 Adults & 3 Children) £12
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