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Plymouth has quite a bad reputation, it's known to be a bit dirty and uncared for, with outdated buildings and high levels of crime and vandalism. i must admit, every time i've been to plymouth in the last few years this has proved to be the case, which is a shame, as it could be a real hub.

it has all the usual shops and boutiques, with a semi decent night life, and there are some famous bands and acts that play there which is a bonus for people from cornwall.

it has travel links but both the train and bus station need cleaning and modernising, they're very grotty and don't generally encourage people to stay!

Plymouth is a constant contrast. It is modern one second, old the next. Fresh, young and trendy here and stale, dated and common there. It''s like a perfect little model of a big city.

You simply cannot ignore the history. The Germans owned this place from the air and pounded Plymouth. British settlers in America took their plunge from steps here. You can walk those very last steps and see their names inscribed on a plaque too! Plymouth sound is awesome. The view is just something to behold. Once there, you feel bad for all those that don''t understand just how beautiful it is.

Then, there is a very shocking part of Plymouth. Over the years, it hasn''t been uncommon for Plymouth to have some of the worst estates in Britain. Intimidating places where the jobless rate is off the charts. But, there''s history behind all that too.

I was at a location in Plymouth once and it was brought to my attention that the person I was with was actually a historian. Immediately I asked him to give me a lesson. As he started telling me about how locals would sit up on a wall to watch Napoleon sitting off the coast, there was someone going to the toilet on that very wall. That is Plymouth in a moment. You get excited and then half a second later you get reality. Plymouth is what it is. It is a must see for yourself kind of place and you have to take the good with the bad.

I''ve been living in Plymouth on and off for over 10 years now i first came to live here when i came to study at the university Plymouth has changed quite a lot since then i remember everything being cheaper down here than what i was used to in Worcester that''s certainly not the case now,the night life in Plymouth was great from a student female''s point of view i used to go out all the time union street was always a favorite alot of other students would''t agree as stay away from union street as it has a reputation of being rough mainly due to Plymouth forces personnel as there''s the navy and army down here it''s more so a navy town Plymouth doesn''t have so much forces influence now as it did then as there have been cut backs there are no longer a great deal of foreign naval ships in.
The town centre has grown and lost a lot of little individual shops which is ashamed it''s all mainly big commercial stores now about 2 years ago saw the end of town demolished and turned into drake circus the newest sopping centre which is just like all shopping centres.
There''s the historical part of Plymouth the barbican which is sweet escape the bombing in the war it''s cobble road and old buildings gives it a certain charm it''s full of pubs and cafes now it''s nice to escape the bland town and be beside the sea.
One really brilliant aspect of living in Plymouth is all the free activities that take place every year such as every school holiday the museum runs free art work shops twice a week the libery also run workshops such as mystery weeks another activity is play days that''s run by sure start it goes to different parks every week in the summer there brilliant jam packed with activities from soft play,sandpits and climbing walls, there''s also a lot of entertainment that happens in the town centre we have the flavour fest, Plymouth respect festival, markets, fair rides,Wimbledon with strawberries and cream, we also have a big bonfire on bonfire night on the hoe with fireworks and the national firework championships competition that takes place over 2 days every year rain or shine,not many other cities offer such a wide range of free activities and entertainment.
I personally like Plymouth it''s been a home for me on and off for a while now the local accent has never grown on me and it really makes me cringe at time i don''t think I''ll end my days here it''s a city that is full of outsider as the university which has recently grown as well with a big new building brings in new blood along with the forces link, i definitely recommend anyone to visit plymouth especially if there''s a local activity on it has a good night life lots of pubs and clubs and shops with historical links too there''s bound to be something that appeals to all

been to plymouth in the past with school friends. and can honestley say i did not like it , when i go away from my hometown i like to feel welcome at the place im at . this wasnt the case with plymouth. there was so many rude chavvy people,if i had 1 woird to describe plymouth it woukd be dead, theres no entertainment. the estates all look like something out of shameless , there was gangs o street corners at night time, which made me feel really uneasy, although the shopping centre was a really nice pace to shop. really bright pretty place.

I have spent a lot of time in Plymouth over the years as we used to drive down to Plymouth to catch the Ferry to France. We would always drive down early and spend the day, and sometimes a night, in Plymouth.
It is a really lovely place, although at night it can be a little rowdy! I once remember seeing a naked man walking through the city wearing a toilet seat around his neck....each for his own! I was only about 14 though so was fascinated!! There are a lot of good bars and clubs there if you fancy a good night out! Plus the Casino there is great fun!!

During the day, Plymouth is quite beautiful. The waterfront is lovely and has some great buildings. It is really relaxing just sitting by the docks watching out to sea. There are some really nice grassy cliffs on the waterfront as well which look beautiful. Whatever you are into, whether is be architecture or clubbing....you wont be bored in Plymouth!

I am in two minds about Plymouth,. I absolutely love the barbicon and the whole surrounding area which is beautiful and full of life and vivacity, but as far as a city centre is concerned it is fairly unbearable. It is all concrete and really draughty and cold even on sunny days. For chain stores and big shops you should head for the relatively new (2006) Drakes Circus Shopping Centre.
A lot of Plymouth was of course destroyed in the 59 bombing raids during WW2 as you can see as you drive in as the ruined church is right in the centre of the road/roundabout. This is so that no one forgets the damage done and the lives lost during that War.
Plymouth is a city of marines as there is a base there, and with marines there will always be rough bars and plenty of fights, so there are a few places to be avoided at night unless you like that kind of night out. It is also a university town, so plenty of students around and student pubs. Indeed the locals often feel that students are catered for better than they are and this can also cause conflicts.
However, stick to the touristy parts and you will have a wonderful time. The Quay is more beautiful than anywhere deserves to be. Plymouth Sound is the name of the bay and you can see Drakes island from the shore. Plymouth is, of course full of naval history and is the place that the Mayflower set off from with the puritans on the way to America so you will often come across American tourists.
There are also regular ferries to France and Spain from Plymouth

A ew years ago i went to Plymouth for a school trip. I enjoyed it because i liked the historic winding streets of the city. I remember going up one of the public light houses there are on show for the very rich marine and ships that come in and out of the cities port. I also went in the brilliant aquarium. This is one of the best aquariums i have ever been to. The is a good range of marine life in this aqaurium, including a new shark tank which is very unique. The restaurants around the area of plymouth are brilliant. A night out in Plymouth would be a very enjoyable one.

Plymouth is a confusing place to be as it varies massively from being historic and pretty, to shabby and industrial looking. The people are generally pretty friendly for a city, with the odd tourist or angry marine (theres a base here, people seem to want to fight them at night, gets a bit annoying). Theres a good university and its pretty organised however I was advised against going there as some of the halls are based in some pretty rough parts which can get a bit hairy at night. The shops are quite good but some of the shopping streets look a bit weathered and therefore a bit depressing. Some good but slightly chavvy bars, and a few good clubs so worth a night out here if you live in one of the lovely farms nearby and want a bit of a change! There are some cheap houses to buy around here at the moment aswell so get on that if you''re a young buyer and you wish to jump on the property ladder.

In the past when I have been to Plymouth I''ve had a really nice time. It is a little bit (with most cities) about which parts you see however. The outskirts and some bits of it can feel a little run down. However, the centre is really pretty and there are a few different parts to explore. My favourite bit is the docks where you can walk round. The fish and chips are amazing - especially the fish. The nightlife is quite good, although I got kicked out of oceana or something (not good - r&b and either a bit empty or filled with really really really drunk people. or maybe that''s good i don''t know).

I lived, and grew up here. For ten years I lived in three different areas of Plymouth and although, like every other place, you can get the rough areas, on the whole Plymouth is a pretty decent place to live. You have the luxuries of being in a city that is not too big like London, Birmingham or Manchester yet you have the coast as well and the sea front really is such a popular place to go for the people of Plymouth, especially as you approach the warmer months. As well as both being in a city and having the beach, right on your doorstep is Dartmoor, beautiful rolling countryside that seems to go on forever, what more could you ask for in a place to live? Plymouth is very historical and has an amazing past which you get a glimpse of from traveling to different places that keep the history alive; the Hoe displays a lighthouse that you can climb to the top of and look out to see but it also contains war memorials and statues that really give it a nice touch. The city centre was up and coming when I was growing up and the times I have been back to visit friends Plymouth always seems to change dramatically, all for the better, with newly built shopping malls, new road layouts and the whole place getting busier and busier you can tell Plymouth is coming into its own. It has a University which is dotted around Plymouth and has a main section near the medical school as you travel into the city centre. There is a large bus station that provides buses to most places in England and also there is a train station too.
I will continue to enjoy visiting friends in Plymouth and noting the changes that have been made to the city and I think it will remain one of my favourite places to live for a long time, maybe even forever. It has so much to offer and I believe with further development it can only give more and more.