What to do in Plymouth

Activities, attractions and tours
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Whitsand Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach and flowers
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Plymouth which includes street scenes, night scenes and a coastal town
Plymouth

Plymouth Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Plymouth has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Plymouth is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Plymouth to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Plymouth Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Plymouth.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Plymouth attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Plymouth


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Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse

Barbican

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travelers come to Barbican for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hoe Park and Bowling Green while you're in town.

Barbican
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Derriford

Though Derriford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Home Park and Saltram House.

Derriford
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Stoke

4/5(1 area review)

Stoke is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions.

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Beaumont

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont and surrounding area, you can visit Drake Circus and National Marine Aquarium.

Beaumont
Fort Stamford

Turnchapel

Travelers like the monuments in Turnchapel, and South Devon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Turnchapel

Whitleigh

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitleigh and surrounding area, you can visit Home Park and China Fleet Country Club.

Whitleigh

 

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