Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe is a waterfront park sitting on a ridge that overlooks the harbor and open sea beyond. The grounds feature open lawns dotted with monuments and memorials, connected by paved paths that allow easy movement across the site.

The site is linked to 1588 when Sir Francis Drake spent time here before embarking on a decisive naval confrontation. Over the following centuries, it became a place to memorialize important maritime events and figures.

The name comes from an old word for heathland, and visitors use it today as a gathering place to contemplate the sea and pay respects at the naval memorials. The different monuments scattered across the grounds tell stories of how important this coast has been to British seafaring traditions.

The site is freely accessible with wide paved paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Multiple entry points and rest areas are scattered throughout, with refreshment facilities nearby.

A historic lighthouse structure was moved from its original location far out at sea to stand at the park's edge. The building now serves as a tangible link to the offshore world that shaped this coast's story.