Widewell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Royal Citadel
This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.
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
We were allocated a room right outside the lifts which meant there was a lot of noise late in the evening and early morning! We asked to be moved but did not get a response
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Future Inn Plymouth
Good value hotel, spacius rooms but clumd do with updating now as other hotels are starting to seem more invested in.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Moxy Plymouth
Room spotless, warm and comfortable. Excellent staff, both helpful and courteous, all in all a very pleasurable stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Excellent hotel clean with friendly staff and good food
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Hot breakfast items were cold at 06;50. Waitress in the restaurant extremely rude
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach
Great location. Amazing views.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Widewell
Southway
While Southway isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and The Box are some notable places to visit nearby.
Derriford
When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and The Box, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 The Box, 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.
Whitleigh
While Whitleigh isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and The Box are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mainstone
Mainstone might not have many top sights, but Saltram House and Home Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
