Plymouth
Plymouth is the only coastal city in the South West of England. It is located between the River Plym and the River Tamar, which is the natural border between the beautiful counties of Devon and Cornwall. Plymouth and the surrounding area is rich in history, with some of the most beautiful countryside and breathtaking coastline in the UK.
Maritime
Explore Britain’s Ocean City with its magnificent harbour, historic Barbican waterfront and iconic lighthouse, Smeaton’s Tower. The city centre has a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants, some of which can be found in its very popular indoor shopping mall.
A few minutes’ walk from the school you will find Plymouth’s beautiful Central Park, with its meadows and woodland, adventure playground, skate park and pitch and putt golf course. Within the park there is also Plymouth Life Centre, which has a number of swimming pools, including a 50m pool and world class diving facilities. In addition, there is a gym and a wide range of sporting activities available, including squash, badminton, netball, basketball, bowls and indoor climbing. Central Park also contains Home Park Stadium, which is home to Plymouth Argyle, the South-West’s top professional football team.
What’s more, Plymouth has some of the best music venues, theatres, pubs and clubs in the South West of England. It is also well-known around the world for hosting the Americas’ Cup and other sailing events.
Surrounding Areas
A short drive from Plymouth you will find the ancient moorland of Dartmoor National Park with its stone-age relics and free roaming ponies. Dartmoor is a paradise for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Nearby are numerous sandy beaches where you can surf, swim and enjoy other water sports. To the east of Plymouth is the rich landscape of the South Hams with its stunning scenery and numerous cultural heritage sites.
Plymouth is the perfect location for you to continue your English studies in a traditional, safe and clean environment.
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