Visitors can expect to see a large stone obelisk topped with a copper globe, surrounded by steps. The obelisk is dedicated to those who lost their lives during the First World War, with bronze name panels affixed on all four sides. Additionally, there is a lower section for Second World War casualties, comprised of a long-curved wall with bronze panels displaying the names of the fallen.
The memorial is centrally located on The Hoe, overlooking Plymouth Sound. There is pay and display parking along Hoe Road and surrounding streets, with disabled access and parking spaces available on Hoe Promenade. Steps and pathways lead up to the memorial, with ramped pedestrian access for those with disabilities. The memorial is accessible at all times.
Copies of the Memorial Register are kept at the Tourist Information Office at Island House, 9 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS, as well as in the Naval Historical Section at Plymouth Library. Visitors can access the Memorial Register to learn more about the individuals commemorated at the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
The memorial features a large stone obelisk with a copper globe, surrounded by steps and bronze name panels. There is also a lower section for Second World War casualties, with a long-curved wall displaying bronze panels of names. Circular pathways and steps lead from the upper to the lower section of the memorial, with stone bench seating areas and paved pathways for visitors to explore.
Visitors can access the lower part of the memorial through an open entrance from the pathway to the rear of the site. Gently sloping pathways lead from opposite sides of the memorial on the Hoe Promenade to the lower memorial area, with steps and paved pathways for easy navigation. The lower section features bronze panels displaying the names of Second World War casualties.
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