Plymouth is generally considered to be the cultural capital of the West of England. It was from Plymouth, that adventurers such as Drake, Cook and the Pilgrim Fathers, set out on their momentous voyages to find new worlds.

Plymouth is surrounded by many picturesque fishing villages, such as Newton Ferrers and Cawsand. Plymouth, is close to the rugged beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, with the beautiful, sandy beaches of the English Riviera, and Whitsand Bay only a short drive away. Plymouth is the ideal base for touring and sightseeing.