plĭm’əth. Filters. Town on the SE coast of Mass.: settled by the Pilgrims (1620) as the 1st permanent colonial settlement (Plymouth Colony) in New England. proper name.

The explorer John Smith had named the area Plymouth after leaving Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World. The settlers decided the name was appropriate, as the Mayflower had set sail from the port of Plymouth in England.

The English explorer John Smith named the area Plymouth (after the city in South West England) and the region ‘New England’ during his voyage of 1614 (the accompanying map was published in 1616). Plymouth is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, Massachusetts in a region known as the South Shore.

Plymouth Colony was founded by a group of English Puritans who came to be known as the Pilgrims. The core group (roughly 40% of the adults and 56% of the family groupings) were part of a congregation led by William Bradford.

Here are our top nine fascinating facts about the UK’s seaside city of Plymouth:

• The Pilgrim Fathers Left From Plymouth.
• The Smeaton Tower was a Breakthrough in Lighthouse Design.
• The Plymouth Gin Distillery is Oldest in England.
• Britain’s Porcelain Industry Began in Plymouth.
• The New Palace Theatre Hosted World-Famous Acts.

The Plymouth Colony settled in North America from 1620 to 1691. It was the first permanent colony of Massachusetts. Its capital settlement was located in what is now known as Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is one of the first successful British colonies in North America.

Swimming in Plymouth Sound (accessed by Plymouth Hoe) is fantastic all year round. There are designated swimming areas. . You can park on Plymouth How directly above the swimming area.

5 Best Beaches in Plymouth, MA

• Plymouth Long Beach, Photo: Katie/stock.adobe.com.
• Nantasket Beach Resort , Photo: abelhalasz/stock.adobe.com.
• Ellisville Harbor State Park, Photo: strelov/stock.adobe.com.
• Stephen’s Field Park, Photo: ValentinValkov/stock.adobe.com.

Plymouth Beach- Resident beach sticker is required. Day passes will be sold Sunday – Saturday for $20. Only 8 Sandy’s passes are allowed out at a time. If their are no Sandy’s passes available, or if the beach is closed because they have reached parking capacity no Sandy’s passes will be sold.

Manomet Beach (strictly private)

Duxbury Beach and Duxbury Beach Park Duxbury Beach is a sand barrier six miles in length, extending from Marshfield to Gurnet Point and Saquish (part of Plymouth). Life guards, bathhouse, restrooms, showers, ice cream, snacks, and Blakeman’s restaurant.

To be fair, the Puritans did have some fun. They allowed hunting, fishing and archery, and they held athletic contests (never on Sunday though). They drank beer, wine and liquor, but not to excess.