Ships and Scenery on the South Coast
The south coast of the UK is famed for its picturesque cliffscapes and vast rolling hills. The counties of Devon and Cornwall are home to several national parks and areas of natural beauty – particularly along the Jurassic Coast – and the Devonshire countryside
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The city of Plymouth is located towards the foot of the UK, and lies at the mouth of The Sound bay, and acts as an important port for both commercial ships and passenger ferries that sail to France and Spain. The city can provide a useful stopover if you’re considering a road trip along the south coast, with many making use of UK car hire to explore the picturesque landscape.
Plymouth is steeped in maritime history, and the Royal Citadel is a popular tourist attraction that overlooks the Sound, with guided tours of the fortress available during the summer months. Plymouth is also home to over 20 war memorials and a number of statues and maritime sculptures dotted along the bay. The city also plays host to the 
annual Port of Plymouth regatta – one of the UK’s biggest boat races.
The city’s harbour has a variety of shops to explore, as well as being the location of the UK’s largest aquarium. The National Marine Aquarium is also famous for having the deepest indoor tank in Europe, and is a popular destination for families visiting the city.
Plymouth is also popular with water sports enthusiasts, and there are a wide range of activities to participate in during a trip to the city – including sailing, scuba diving and surfing. If you’d prefer to stay indoors, the Plymouth Pavilions play host to swimming pools, an ice rink and an arena which plays host to music and comedy gigs.
The south coast of England is know for it’s national parks, two of which – Exmoor National Park and Dartmoor National Park- are within driving distance of the city of Plymouth, and offer excellent opportunities for hiking and biking excursions.
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