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Elizabethan Gardens

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Walking, Photography, Climbing

Year round

Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Elizabethan Gardens is a small walled garden hidden behind a row of 16th and 17th-century merchants' houses off New Street on Plymouth's Barbican. It was laid out in 1970 by the Plymouth Barbican Association, in the style of a Tudor garden and built into the ruins of old cottages, to mark 350 ye...

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1 day, 9 overnight

Barbican Pasta Bar​, Jacka Bakery​, Barbican Pasty Co​

Longbrook Cottage, Northlands Country Cottage

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Elizabethan Gardens?
Devon's historic coastal port contains this beautifully concealed sanctuary behind ancient limestone walls. Anyone exploring the old narrow alleys near the waterfront will easily come across the entrance.

What type of place is Elizabethan Gardens?
Elizabethan Gardens is a traditional walled garden in the Barbican area of Plymouth.

When is the best time to visit Elizabethan Gardens?
Spring mornings provide the most atmospheric conditions when heavy dew still clings to the traditional flower beds. Gates remain open to the public all year round, so any season offers a quiet escape from city life.

What can you do at Elizabethan Gardens?
People enjoy sitting on the old stone benches to unwind alongside the central fountain. Packing a light lunch works wonderfully if you want to enjoy a peaceful picnic surrounded by fresh rosemary and lavender plants.

How long should I spend at Elizabethan Gardens?
Allocating roughly half an hour provides plenty of time to stroll along the weathered gravel paths and photograph the beautiful hedges. Many people stay a bit longer when they want to fully read a book or soak in the sixteenth-century magic.

Where do I park at Elizabethan Gardens?
Drivers find ten spaces nearby, offering a mix of one day spot and nine overnight parking options. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Elizabethan Gardens?
Barbican Pasta Bar, Jacka Bakery, and Barbican Pasty Co provide three dining options within easy walking distance. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Elizabethan Gardens?
Longbrook Cottage and Northlands Country Cottage offer two choices for an overnight stay close by. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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