Ideas sought for heritage trail

The area boasts a number of interesting sites

Residents from an area of Plymouth are being asked for their ideas for a heritage trail.

A series of arts and craft sessions are being held in the first week of September to spark ideas to help shape the Devonport Heritage Trail.

The trail is set to be an extension of Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway.

It could take in sites like Stonehouse Bridge, Richmond Walk, Mount Wise Park, Devonport Park, the Guildhall, Torpoint Ferry and Cornwall Beach.

'Quirky buildings'

Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership has funded an Arts Strategy, which is aiming to increase the range and quality of arts activity in Devonport.

The area boasts a number of interesting sites including Devonport Guildhall, the Egyptian House, the King William statue at the mouth of the Tamar and a network of tunnels beneath the area as well as Devonport Park which is the South West's oldest park.

Councillor Glenn Jordan said: "Devonport has an extraordinary history, a lot of quirky buildings and features and promises to have a secure and ambitious future.

"We want this trail to show visitors just how fascinating Devonport is and more importantly, to give people pride in their past as well as look forward to a revitalised future."

The workshops are open to residents of all ages to give their opinions on how the tale of Devonport's past, present and future be told through the trail.