Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth and Sceneries
The wide paved Mountbatten Breakwater with tower at the end is a favourite spot for fishing. It is also a great place to enjoy views of Plymouth Sound including the Royal Citadel and Smeaton’s Tower.
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Mount Batten Beach, Plymouth – a quiet beach, popular among the locals
Quiet and calm are the words to describe the Mount Batten Beach in Plymouth. Given its secluded location, this isn’t the beach of choice for travellers and visitors. Even during peak seasons, the place is relatively quiet, frequented only by the locals and those in the know, and thankfully, not too many of them.
Renney Point Walks and Views
Overlooking Heybrook Bay to the left and Westlake Bay to the right, Renney Point is a hidden and secluded spot that yields breath-taking views over both bays as far as Plymouth Harbour. While there is no dedicated car park, there is ample parking space in front of the houses that line Heybrook Drive.
The Belvedere on the Hoe, Plymouth and Memorial
You may have missed this Victorian colonnade, an open front terraced summer house tucked away on the edge of the Plymouth Hoe (public park). Also known as the Belvedere Wedding Cake, it is a nice place to sit down and enjoy the view when you are not in a hurry.
Things to see and do on New Street, Plymouth
Some of the best preserved 16th century houses can be found on New Street in the Barbican, Plymouth. Thanks to the long term conservation project after World War II, these historical buildings were restored and preserved.
Marlborough Market Town High Street
This little market town in Wiltshire is located on the old main road from London to Bath. We passed the place and stopped several times before, always intrigued and fascinated by the buildings, variety of shops and friendly people. On previous visits, it was more of a stop for lunch or tea. This time, we […]
Christmas in Bath II: Evening scenes from the beautiful Georgian City
Part 2 of our Christmas in Bath series, we continue to look at beautiful scenes from the beautiful Georgian City with shots taken in the evening.
Christmas in Bath: Evening scenes from the beautiful Georgian City
From our evening outings to the beautiful City of Bath, here are some night shots taken at the City Center featuring the Bath Abbey, Christmas Tree and surrounding areas.
Fish Mongers in Newlyn: Where to buy fresh fish
With Newlyn being the largest fishing port in the south-west of Cornwall, it is almost impossible not to be tempted by the vast choice of fish and shellfish to buy and take home or to your holiday destination. Just on the Strand next to the Newlyn Harbour market are at least three fish mongers selling […]
Newlyn Pier & Fishing Port in the Morning: View of Sunrise
Newlyn is a seaside town and fishing port in south-west Cornwall, UK. Newlyn lies on the shore of Mount’s Bay and forms a small conurbation with the neighbouring town of Penzance. It is part of the Penzance civil parish.