Feeding the fleet

Located near the entrance of Royal William Yard, Slaughterhouse is a unique building set around a distinctive triangular internal courtyard opening out onto the boardwalk.

Built in 1831 to support the Navy’s food supply, Slaughterhouse was a busy 19th-century meat-processing and preservation building that played a key role in provisioning ships for long voyages.

As with the other restored buildings across the Yard, we have retained the beautifully textured original stone walls, exposed wooden beams and steel columned colonnade. The building is now home to Wildwood, serving up a combination of classic and modern signature dishes for all occasions.

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Location

Address

Slaughterhouse

Royal William Yard
Plymouth
PL1 3RP

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Meet the designer

Gillespie Yunnie Architects

RIBA South West Architect of the Year 2014

The practice have 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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