Royal William Yard
Royal William Victualling Yard
A granite complex from the 19th-century Royal Navy supply base, now a waterfront district packed with restaurants, bars, and art spaces.
The yard was designed by architect John Rennie between the 1820s and 1830s and is one of Britain's most important military building complexes. The imposing Melville Building, along with the brewery, bakery, and slaughterhouse, is built from limestone and granite. Today it has been converted into restaurants, bars, galleries, and homes, and a monthly food market is held here. You can walk to Devonport Park along the waterfront path, or take a water bus from the Barbican in summer. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day (shops vary)
Nearby sights
- Drake's Island
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Tinside Lido
- Plymouth Hoe & Smeaton's Tower
- Royal Citadel
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- The Barbican & Mayflower Steps
- The Box