Historic Plymouth destination

Royal William Yard is the most exciting mixed-use neighbourhood in Plymouth, situated on a 15-acre site with its own marina and dramatic views across Plymouth Sound.

The yard was originally constructed between 1825 and 1831 as a British Navy victualling facility (which, for those of you not up on your military history, means it was where the navy’s food, drink and supplies were processed).

The design-led redevelopment of Royal William Yard has made it one of the South West’s most talked about places, and has been named one of the Best Places to Live in Devon thanks to its buzzing neighbourhood of homes, restaurants, bars, a cinema, retail, leisure and workspaces.

Its 215 apartments and 154,222 sq ft of commercial space make for a vibrant mix of people and businesses, plus its programme of markets, cultural events and exhibitions bring over a million visitors throughout the year.

We're always thinking of new ways to breathe new life into this waterside location, working with award-winning architects Ferguson Mann and Gillespie Yunnie Architects and investing in our spaces and to make the Yard a great place to live, work and play. We hope you can join US.

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Availability

Office, retail and leisure space is now available at Royal William Yard, ranging from 106 - 154,222 sq ft with flexible spaces and leasing terms. Take a look at what's listed below, or get in touch with the team on 0333 666 0000.

Melville

Melville, Plymouth

Unit G4 Melville

£111,591 pa (£9,300pcm)

4,133 sqft

Brewhouse

Mills Bakery

Mills Bakery, Plymouth

Unit 23b Mills Bakery

£41,174 pa (£3,432pcm)

2,422 sqft

Coming Soon

Mills Bakery, Plymouth

Unit 24

From £31,654 pa (£2,638pcm)

1,862 sqft

Gatehouse

Workspace at Royal William Yard

Location

Address

Royal William Yard

Plymouth
PL1 3RP

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Steeped in history

The yard was the major victualling depot of the Royal Navy and an important adjunct of Devonport Dockyard following the Napoleonic Wars.

Designed by the architect Sir John Rennie and named after King William IV the impressive site occupies approximately 16 acres (65,000 m2) being half of Western Kings, north of Devil's Point. Grade I listed, it was converted to an up-market mixed use development by Urban Splash.

Described as the grandest of the royal victualling yards, 'in its externally largely unaltered state it remains today one of the most magnificent industrial monuments in the country'.

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King William IV
Firestone Bay
Original signage
View from the ferry

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King William IV
Firestone Bay
Original signage
View from the ferry

Meet the designer

Gillespie Yunnie Architects

RIBA South West Architect of the Year 2014

The practice has a particular interest in finding contemporary solutions for constrained and historic environments with expertise in the creative re-use and re-invention of existing buildings.

Creative interventions and respect for the beautiful original architecture have helped create a stunning place to live and work –and have led to a raft of awards.

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Life at the Yard

Royal William Yard is a place where thousands of people live and work. Thanks to its beautiful buildings, stunning views, great restaurants, leisure facilities, bakery and galleries, it’s a destination too.

There’s always something going on here - you can try yoga or fitness classes on the lawn, experience Finnish-style sauna and ice therapy, rent a paddleboard, dine al fresco, browse the shops, grab a coffee, or simply admire the views. There’s also a regular programme of events all year round, including craft and food markets, seasonal events, and pop-ups, so there's bound to be something for everyone.

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