A huge, largely 17th-century fortress that occupies an imposing position on Plymouth Hoe. It's home to a regiment of Commando Gunners. You can only visit on a prebooked guided tour, run on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid-April to September. Bring photo ID.
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