Neighborhood
The Barbican, Plymouth
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The Barbican is Plymouth's historic quarter, a charming maze of cobbled lanes and medieval alleys that survived World War II bombings. This waterfront neighborhood is famous for its Elizabethan architecture, including the 16th-century Elizabethan House, and the iconic Mayflower Steps. Today, it buzzes with independent art galleries, craft shops, and traditional pubs serving local ales. Seafood lovers flock to the Barbican's restaurants for fresh catches from Plymouth Sound. The area also hosts the Plymouth Gin Distillery, where visitors can tour the historic distillery and sample gin.
Don't miss
- Explore the Elizabethan House, a restored merchant's home from the 1500s
- Visit the Plymouth Gin Distillery for a tour and tasting
- Stroll along Sutton Harbour to see fishing boats and yachts
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The Barbican, Plymouth
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way in'Plymouth: Harbour to Hoe' Guided Walking Tour4.9★ · 72 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Most bookedPlimoth Patuxet Admission with Mayflower II & Plimoth Grist Mill4.5★ · 480 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →
Top ratedPlymouth Night /Ghost Tour4.6★ · 133 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →More attractions in Plymouth