Popular places to visit
National Marine Aquarium
Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.
Hoe Park
After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Royal Citadel
This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront.
Elizabethan House
Step inside this wonderfully preserved house to see how a merchant or sea captain would have lived in the 1500s, a time when Plymouth was a prosperous port city.
Mayflower Steps
Among the fishing boats of Plymouth’s harbor is a memorial to the settlers who went on to found one of the first American colonies.
Activities
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Our pick of the best Widewell Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Room was very clean. Reception staff were excellent and really appreciated being able to book in early.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Future Inn Plymouth
Spacious room, lovely and warm in November, huge bed, excellent tele, shower a bit rubbish but did the job
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Moxy Plymouth
Great room. Spacious, clean. Had our dog with us and so friendly. Nice he could sit in bar area while we ate. Really good value for money. Within easy reach of everything we needed.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
The hotel is very clean and each member of staff throughout were superb. Courteous, attentive and looked professional. The bar area is really nice with a good selection of drinks. The food in the evening I had fish and chips. It wasn’t the best and the cooked breakfast was a 3/5. However there was ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
St. Mellion Estate
Clean room, quiet location, great facilities
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
The croissants were not fresh, more like store bought. Be nice to see cream scone on the menu.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Widewell
Derriford
When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and Saltram House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southway
While Southway isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and China Fleet Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Crown Hill
Crown Hill is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, seaside views and golf courses. Though there may not be top sights in Crown Hill, consider stopping by Home Park or Drake Circus, located nearby.
Estover
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Estover and surrounding area, you can visit Saltram House and Home Park.
Mainstone
Mainstone might not have many top sights, but Saltram House and Home Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whitleigh
While Whitleigh isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and China Fleet Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
