Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Naval Memorial, Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial, Eddie Cochran Memorial, Exeter Cathedral, Cherhill White Horse and Monument, RNLI Memorial Sculpture, Coleshill War Memorial, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Tyndale Monument, Ancient Mariner Statue.
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The Plymouth Naval Memorial commemorates 7,251 sailors of the First World War and 15,933 of the Second World War. The Memorial is situated centrally on The Hoe which looks directly towards Plymouth Sound. It is accessible at all times. Copies of the Memorial Register are kept at the Tourist Information Office at Island House, 9 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS, and also in the Naval Historical Section at Plymouth Library.
Well, it Christmas, so I had to make that joke, and this impressive naval monument is the centrepiece above Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island and honours those who have lost their lives in military action, specifically the First and Second World Wars, and over 22 thousand names are inscribed on the monument, making it a very poignant place to spend a few minutes quietly contemplating. Rumour has it that Francis Drake played bowls on the Hoe before sailing ship to have a bust-up with the Spanish Armada. There is also a monument to him nearby.
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I was in town today and thought I would stop off at the Exeter Blitz Memorial, hidden away at the back of Princesshay shopping centre, it’s always peaceful and quiet and just perfect for one to collect thoughts and remember those that had fallen.
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Lift your gaze to the world’s longest uninterrupted Gothic stone vaulted cathedral ceiling. Discover Scott’s sledging flag from the legendary British Antarctic Expedition. Marvel at the medieval astronomical clock. With a thousand years of history, stunning architecture, unique treasures, musical and spiritual heritage, you’ll feel inspired from the moment you step inside Exeter Cathedral.
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Visited yesterday. Great little walk of around an hour (reasonable footwear required, bottle of water optional). Views from the top are amazing (we were fortunate to have a good clear day) and the size of the monument is really quite impressive. You can do a small loop circuit to avoid going up and down the same way. Also saw a set of 4 ( yes, four) hawks all hovering in the air simultaneously hunting for prey! A pretty rare sight in itself.
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Remembering past sacrifice to inspire future generations. Many brave and selfless RNLI volunteers are remembered proudly in their local communities. However, the RNLI memorial sculpture in Poole is the only place where each and every one of them is named together. The RNLI hopes that future generations of lifeboat crew, lifeguards, supporters and fundraisers will find it a source of inspiration. Ultimately, the memorial reminds us all that there are still people who volunteer to carry out selfless acts of heroism to help others - we will always remember their sacrifice.
Beautiful up-to-date training facilities within Poole harbour. The sculpture is a modern and beautiful addition. Stayed at the RNLI on a previous visit to Poole in 2017. Highly recommneded
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The Theatre Royal Plymouth is the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West. There are two distinctive performance spaces; The Lyric and The Drum, and a new workshop and performance space, The Lab, will open in October 2013.The range of work presented and produced is incredibly extensive, including regular collaborations with leading theatre companies in the UK and beyond. The programme includes major touring drama, musical productions, leading opera and dance. The Theatre Royal Plymouth also produces and presents new plays and has built a national reputation for the quality of its programme and innovative work in The Drum, winning the prestigious Peter Brook award. New musicals and larger scale drama are co-produced for The Lyric, often with commercial or subsidised partners and many productions tour nationally or transfer to the West End. The Theatre Royal Plymouth provides an exceptional Creative Learning programme with a focus on engaging young and disadvantaged communities. The award-winning theatre production and learning centre, TR2, contains unrivalled set, costume, prop-making and rehearsal facilities.
Whole show was superb. The eloquent timely delivered wit courtesty of Brian Conley was professional theatre at it's all time best. His interaction with young and old could not have been better. His colleagues were also at the top of their game. The eye for detail with the costumes /props and scenery was second to none especially the innovation of the flying horse and carriage. This was the best Pantomine has seen since Jo Pasquale in 2011 and Nigel Havers/Bobby Davro and Lee Mead in 2014. Such a contrast to the poor pantomine productions of the previous two years. Absolutely Amazing.
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Shame the monument was closed but it was worth the walk , from North Nibley and The Black Horse Inn. The path was step and one route was blocked off by the council. Also there was a sign at the start of the walk saying the monument was closed, which might put you of walking. We walked to the junction with the Cotswold Way which took us to the Monument and fantastic views.
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I have seen this statue several times and it is very evocative especially as Samuel Taylor Coleridge spent some time at nearby Nether Stowey
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