The Torch will come from...
Days across the UK
19 May – 27 July 2012
Torchbearers
Plymouth has a long illustrious history as a port; for generations it has witnessed thousands of journeys begin and end.
The historic quayside quarter, The Barbican, is a popular destination. Once where Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh weighed anchor, today it is a bustling community with a warm ‘Mediterranean’ quayside atmosphere.
Overlooking
one of the world’s great natural harbours, Plymouth welcomes visitors
from
around the globe. This vibrant waterfront city, where a spirited maritime
heritage meets a lively cultural scene, can be enjoyed by people of all
ages
throughout the year.
Plymouth has the largest regional shopping centre at its heart with a wide range of independent and brand shops for all tastes. The city has also recently won the coveted Best Restaurant in England award, and the wide range of dining around the historic Barbican and Waterfront is complemented by the bars and nightclubs which give Plymouth its individual identity.
With a fascinating heritage to discover, Plymouth is now a thoroughly modern city with a distinctly metropolitan buzz.
Population:
256,700
Size: 79.6 square kilometres
