Plymouth Argyle away guide

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

British Fireworks Championships — Late-summer event on the Hoe draws huge crowds and traffic across the city.
Bank holiday tourist season — Spring bank holidays bring extra tourist traffic into the city, affecting parking.

Plymouth station — 25 minutes' walk to Home Park, or a short bus ride.
Bus from the station — Frequent services run towards the ground on matchdays.
Driving — A38 into the city, then follow signs; parking near the ground is limited, so arrive early.

The China House — Historic Barbican pub with harbour views, a scenic pre-match choice. Map
Plymouth Barbican — Cobbled harbourside area with plenty of independent food and drink options. Map
Home Park concourse — Solid range, with a good reputation among visiting fans. Map

The Hoe

Waterfront park with the famous lighthouse and views over Plymouth Sound.

National Marine Aquarium

One of the UK's largest aquariums, near the Barbican.

Royal Citadel

17th-century fortress overlooking the harbour, tours available.

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

The Dolphin Hotel, Barbican
Old-school local famous for its Beryl Cook connections, a genuine find.
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Central Park, Plymouth
Large green space right by Home Park, good for a pre-match walk.
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Mount Batten
Peninsula across the harbour, reached by ferry, with great views back to the city.
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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Plymouth diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Plymouth is a long trip for most away followings — factor in significant travel time from anywhere north or east.

Ground note

The city centre and Barbican are some distance from Home Park; budget time to see both.