Cheap Flights to Plymouth (PLH) from UK Airports

Plymouth offers visitors 900 years of history as well as modern attractions and entertainment.

The first thing most travellers notice about Plymouth is the bracing sea breeze which comes off the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s waterfront has many tales to tell and is a treasure trove of British culture, history and maritime legend. The city also hosts the British Firework Championships, a gala event held every August.

Located on the southwest coast of England, the city of Plymouth is a major harbour formed at the confluence of the River Plym and the River Tamar. Plymouth Sound is a sheltered bay and natural harbour lined with cafes and restaurants, and is a great place to strike up a conversation and learn about this industrious, fun-loving city.

Plymouth is host to the British Firework Championships, attended by over 150,000 people annually. The event sees competitions for the most creative display and the largest number of rockets fired. Several world record attempts have been made at this festival.

There is an atmosphere of celebration in the art, music and cultural events held during the months of April through September. For the sports fan, the city is home to basketball, football and English rugby teams. The city is also home to the National Marine Aquarium; the City Museum and the Mayflower Exhibition will educate the visitor about the city’s maritime history.

With over nine hundred years of history and a great cultural heritage, Plymouth is one of the destinations you need to have on your travel list. Plymouth is easily accessed by road and there are regular flights from many continental destinations.