subject: Cities and Towns on the South Coast of England [print this page] Not far from the beach is the fascinating Royal Pavilion which was built in the 1800s, designed by John Nash, it has an opulent Indo-Saracenic exterior and a spectacular Oriental interior. Continuing the journey westwards along the coast there are some famous towns and cities you will pass such as Worthing, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Weymouth, and Torbay before reaching Plymouth, home to famous sea fearers such as Sir Francis Drake and the Pilgrim fathers. Other areas of interest to visit in Plymouth include one of the UK's deepest aquarium, which contains 400 marine species including those that inhabit shallow rock pools to the coastal waters of an Atlantic reef. Use car rental in Plymouth to visit Plymouth city museum a centre that welcomes almost 60,000 people each year who view exhibitions from natural history to textiles, human history to modern art, the museum contains many fascinating items and gallery. Saltram is a very well maintained 18th century George II National Trust Mansion set in a landscaped park complete with fine period furniture and a garden art gallery. Mount Edgcumbe House and country Park in Torpoint to visit the beautifully restored Tudor mansion house with 800 acres of parkland and a Grade I listed garden.
