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Royal Citadel
Royal Citadel Plymouth, Lambhay Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PD, United Kingdom
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The Royal Citadel in Plymouth, Devon, England, was built in the late 1660s to the design of Sir Bernard de Gomme. It is at the eastern end of Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, and encompasses the site of the earlier fort that had been built in the time of Sir Francis Drake.
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attractions: Hoe Park, Mayflower Steps Memorial, Plymouth Naval Memorial, Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth Gin Distillery, Clayart, Plymouth Tourist Information Centre, Kaya Gallery, The Barbican Plymouth, Rowbury Gallery, restaurants: The Fishermans Arms, The Boathouse Plymouth, The Gog and Magog - JD Wetherspoon, Pier Masters House, The Terrace Plymouth, The Harbour Seafood Restaurant & Takeaway, Barbican Pasta Bar, smAshland Burgers, The Tudor Rose Tearooms & Garden - Reopens on Wednesday 4th February 2026, B-Bar, local businesses: The Mayflower Museum, Tinside Lido, Mirage Charters UK Ltd, Patricia Rose Charters Ltd, The Barbican, Magpies Nest .925, Crusader Charters LTD, The Barbican, Sam Birch Jewellery, Hoe Foreshore
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Live events
Candlelight: Hans Zimmers Best Works
Fri, Jan 30 • 8:30 PM
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF
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The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Sat, Jan 31 • 6:00 PM
33 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3LU
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Craft woodfired pizza, focaccia, and dessert
Sun, Feb 1 • 10:00 AM
Rattery, TQ10 9LA, United Kingdom
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Hoe Park
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