Sightseeing
Visit Sutton Harbour
Quay RoadA lovely short walk through to the Barbican via Exeter Street
The Barbican
The BarbicanLots to see and do
Plymouth Naval Memorial
A beautiful view of the ocean from this area.
Smeaton's Tower
West Hoe RoadThe famous lighthouse
A lovely traditional fishing town, combined with a famed New Year's Eve fancy-dress extravaganza. Also intermittent flooding! well worth a visit. Kiss-me-quick and chips? Yum!
209 locals recommend
Looe
A lovely traditional fishing town, combined with a famed New Year's Eve fancy-dress extravaganza. Also intermittent flooding! well worth a visit. Kiss-me-quick and chips? Yum!
Polperro
A beautiful village by the sea
A fantastic area - the RWY has many attractions and spectacular 280-degree views. Free entry. A lovely walk. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants, an art gallery. Parking machines. Pay hourly
150 locals recommend
Royal William Yard
A fantastic area - the RWY has many attractions and spectacular 280-degree views. Free entry. A lovely walk. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants, an art gallery. Parking machines. Pay hourly
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StThe home of Plymouth Gin. Take a tour or eat there later
Mayflower Steps Guides
Departure point for pioneers to the U.S. of A!
Food Scene
River Cottage
Fantastic food in a glorious setting
Tanners Restaurant
Finewell StreetThe Tanner Brothers Chefs offer a la carte dining
The Barbican
The Barbicanlovely grub!
Seco Lounge
4 Royal William RdBurgers, pizza, wine and good company
Plymouth Arts Cinema
0 Tavistock Pllovely veggie food and art house cinema
In this area are watersports, a pub and also a Carvery where you can eat out doors, right by the water's edge, and look out at the sea. Sometimes boats race there.
15 locals recommend
Mount Batten Centre
70 Lawrence RdIn this area are watersports, a pub and also a Carvery where you can eat out doors, right by the water's edge, and look out at the sea. Sometimes boats race there.
Plymouth's first & finest Japanese Sushi Restaurant. Dine in style. Upstairs is an optional authentic sit-on-the-floor, cross-legged, dining area with low tables and local fish dishes. Try some. Yum!
11 locals recommend
Yukisan
51 Notte StPlymouth's first & finest Japanese Sushi Restaurant. Dine in style. Upstairs is an optional authentic sit-on-the-floor, cross-legged, dining area with low tables and local fish dishes. Try some. Yum!
Heard some good things from guests about this tucked-away foodie place - outstanding cuisine. highly recommended!
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentHeard some good things from guests about this tucked-away foodie place - outstanding cuisine. highly recommended!
Arts & Culture
Contains two large lecture theatres (one doubling as a proscenium arch theatre); the Jill Craigie Cinema, three performance rehearsal studios; digital media suites; and a public art gallery. excellent
14 locals recommend
University of Plymouth
Drake CircusContains two large lecture theatres (one doubling as a proscenium arch theatre); the Jill Craigie Cinema, three performance rehearsal studios; digital media suites; and a public art gallery. excellent
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeCatch a show in town
Plymouth College of Art - formerly called Plymouth College of Art and Design - is a specialist arts college located in Plymouth, England. It was founded as the Plymouth Drawing School in 1856 (wiki)
Plymouth College of Art
Tavistock PlacePlymouth College of Art - formerly called Plymouth College of Art and Design - is a specialist arts college located in Plymouth, England. It was founded as the Plymouth Drawing School in 1856 (wiki)
Art co-operative for nice cultural daytime coffee shop/cafe/cake etc and popular evening bar with occasional live music. Also language cafe and Pride events. Quiz nights and funky get downs…. :-D
8 locals recommend
The Bread and Roses Free House
62 Ebrington StArt co-operative for nice cultural daytime coffee shop/cafe/cake etc and popular evening bar with occasional live music. Also language cafe and Pride events. Quiz nights and funky get downs…. :-D
Entertainment & Activities
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Tavistock Placeworth a look
The National Marine Aquarium is built on reclaimed land, it is located in Sutton Harbour, next to the Barbican and fish market The mission statement is "Driving Marine Conservation through Engagement"
208 locals recommend
National Marine Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium is built on reclaimed land, it is located in Sutton Harbour, next to the Barbican and fish market The mission statement is "Driving Marine Conservation through Engagement"
'The Eden Project is an unique organisation - a tourist attraction, educational charity and social enterprise'. Scene of that 007 movie! Spectacular domes. Interesting climates and people.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
'The Eden Project is an unique organisation - a tourist attraction, educational charity and social enterprise'. Scene of that 007 movie! Spectacular domes. Interesting climates and people.
The site of Sir Francis Drake's infamous game of Bowls, before the battle with the Spanish Armada. Beautiful views...
81 locals recommend
Hoe Park
4 Osborne PlThe site of Sir Francis Drake's infamous game of Bowls, before the battle with the Spanish Armada. Beautiful views...
Shopping
A good range of department stores, for fashion, spectacles, perfume, Apple macs, shoes, jewellery, Primark, etc. Also sushi bar, cafes and food outlets. Costa coffee outlet, M & S, phone shops, etc.
34 locals recommend
Drake Circus
Drake CircusA good range of department stores, for fashion, spectacles, perfume, Apple macs, shoes, jewellery, Primark, etc. Also sushi bar, cafes and food outlets. Costa coffee outlet, M & S, phone shops, etc.
A fantastic 'alternative' eco-town with a weekly Friday street Market. Go by train and then walk a mile or so into town or get a taxi. A good day out for all. Local 'Totnes £' currency used here!
351 locals recommend
Totnes
A fantastic 'alternative' eco-town with a weekly Friday street Market. Go by train and then walk a mile or so into town or get a taxi. A good day out for all. Local 'Totnes £' currency used here!
Essentials
A good range of food stores, fresh butcher, baker and other goods. Coffee shops, take-aways and bars. Centre of the Conservation Area plan. Find an Army surplus store, a Subway and a Seamstress!
Ebrington Street
Ebrington StreetA good range of food stores, fresh butcher, baker and other goods. Coffee shops, take-aways and bars. Centre of the Conservation Area plan. Find an Army surplus store, a Subway and a Seamstress!
Everything Else
A fantastic educational establishment. "Plymouth Business School provides a really friendly and supportive environment which helps you to get the most out of your study" Dr Hilary Duckett. Director
Faculty of Business
Drake CircusA fantastic educational establishment. "Plymouth Business School provides a really friendly and supportive environment which helps you to get the most out of your study" Dr Hilary Duckett. Director
stunning lake-side walks, wind surfing, moorland views, and ice cream. Plus ducks. A great day out….Get involved!
81 locals recommend
Siblyback Lake
stunning lake-side walks, wind surfing, moorland views, and ice cream. Plus ducks. A great day out….Get involved!
A fantastic little award-winning bike/coffee shop on the Barbican with eco-friendly credentials.
Funky transport to buy and hire!
8 locals recommend
Rockets and Rascals Plymouth
7 ParadeA fantastic little award-winning bike/coffee shop on the Barbican with eco-friendly credentials.
Funky transport to buy and hire!