Devonport Guildhall & Column

About

Nestled in the heart of historic Devonport, the Guildhall and neighbouring Column are Regency gems by the architect John Foulston, dating from the early 1820s it is a miracle that they emerged unscathed after the heavy bombing of Plymouth during WWII. Real Ideas took on the restoration and reimagining of Devonport Guildhall in 2007, opening its doors to the public in 2010 as a space for events, co-work and community activity. Following the renovation and reopening of the Guildhall, work began to restore the neighbouring Column which opened to the public in May 2013, allowing visitors to climb the 138 internal spiral steps to reach the viewing platform for the first time since the 1970s. The Guildhall and Column have been closed since Covid and are not yet re-open to the public, though we look forward to making the space available to visit again in future.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes