Title: Royal William Yard Travel Guide: Best of Royal William Yard, Plymouth Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Royal William Yard](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-William-Yard-Plymouth-Hotels.0-n553248621533024289-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Plymouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Plymouth.d2817.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Plymouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Plymouth.d2817.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Royal William Yard Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Royal-William-Yard.d553248621533024289.Car-Hire-Guide)[Royal William Yard Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-William-Yard.d553248621533024289.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Royal William Yard Travel Guide ## Plymouth ![Plymouth showing boating and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024289/ae243516-ae46-45b1-ab8e-3b84854f1ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plymouth showing boating and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024289/ae243516-ae46-45b1-ab8e-3b84854f1ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plymouth which includes café scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024289/cf0286ef-2c31-460c-b28f-b1623be6d70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plymouth featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024289/e0b51a51-36ed-4fd1-bc1f-836314297495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plymouth which includes a marina, heritage architecture and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024289/569534cf-816f-4028-807d-d0e142ad94fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Royal William Yard Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Plymouth travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Plymouth.dx2817) #### Grandiose maritime buildings have been transformed into one of Plymouth’s trendiest spots, now a hub of restaurants, art galleries and family activities. Marvel at the blend of 19th- and 21st-century architecture in Royal William Yard, a cultural focal point on Plymouth’s waterfront. Here, impressive navy buildings have been transformed into a modern and atmospheric space, occupied by buzzing restaurants and welcoming art studios. Join one of the regular historical tours for insight into the story behind the yard. Built between 1826 and 1835, the buildings here were first used as a food depot for the Royal Navy. Look for details such as the firestone gate, where cattle were brought ashore to the slaughterhouse, and the Devil’s Point, which was used in medieval times for drowning witches. Stroll around the Ocean Studios, located in the old factory cooperage where barrels were made, to see the work of local artists. Elsewhere, the Martin Bush Fine Art Gallery and Studio showcases the work of the yard’s artist in residence. You might also be able to watch the painter at work. After exploring the arts scene in the area, stop for lunch or dinner in the various restaurants i the yard. Order dishes such as wood-fired pizza or fresh seafood and dine outdoors surrounded by the historic buildings. Come back to Royal William Yard on the first Sunday of every month for a farmers market in this charming setting. Sample the freshest and finest food and drink at over 30 stalls run by producers from Devon and Cornwall. Venues across the harbour area host a number of regular events, including quiz nights, outdoor yoga sessions and handicraft workshops. Visit in May to take part in the Royal William Yard Festival, where you can enjoy gigs by local musicians, feast at pop-up food stalls and enjoy cocktails in the evenings. Bus services from Plymouth city centre run to the main gate of the yard, while on-site metered parking is available for visitors driving to the area. Alternatively, take a ferry from Cremyll in Cornwall to arrive 2 minutes’ walk away from Royal William Yard. The restaurants, cafés and galleries here are open throughout the year. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Amazing view in Plymouth!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2817/27e3c7a4-f172-43a7-aac1-3052f6f74bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hoe Park After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoe-Park-Barbican.d553248634855452253.Attraction) ![National Marine Aquarium featuring marine life and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166127/49cbd29d-a433-46a5-bae3-b6e602ed5851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Marine Aquarium Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Marine-Aquarium-Plymouth.d6166127.Attraction) ![Plymouth showing a bar and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024287/5e4a16e3-f846-400e-8cd2-18df36e5edb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plymouth Gin Distillery Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plymouth-Gin-Distillery-Plymouth.d553248621533024287.Attraction) ![Royal Citadel showing a statue or sculpture, château or palace and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094309/4028eee8-b925-4b7e-841a-b32e46486db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Citadel This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Citadel-Plymouth.d6094309.Attraction) ![Elizabethan House showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094315/b3613a9c-99b5-4e1f-b308-f350eed9cf87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elizabethan House Step inside this wonderfully preserved house to see how a merchant or sea captain would have lived in the 1500s, a time when Plymouth was a prosperous port city. 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Enjoy parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 36 Trailhead and Mount Edgcumbe ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews) Lovely apartment. Only downside is 2 bedrooms are open plan and not completely private and can hear the person in the other room. Amazing location with lots to do Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=10103588&PinnedHotelID=10103588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024289) ![Leonardo Hotel Plymouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1677500/1677411/990b0e69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 50 Exeter Street Plymouth England £54 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews) Staff great good location to town clean would stay again Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1677411&PinnedHotelID=1677411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024289) ![Future Inn Plymouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1630000/1621100/1621077/e012b48e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Future Inn Plymouth 1 William Prance Rd Plymouth England £63 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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