Liz’s guide - Plymouth's West Hoe and beyond
Easy days out
Nice rockpooling at low water; lovely for a dip at high water. Easy to get to on the Mountbatten Ferry that departs every half hour from the Barbican Landing Stage.
15 personas locales recomiendan
Mount Batten Centre
70 Lawrence RdNice rockpooling at low water; lovely for a dip at high water. Easy to get to on the Mountbatten Ferry that departs every half hour from the Barbican Landing Stage.
Fantastic rock pooling; lovely beach and coast walks, loos, cafe, marine centre, dog friendly
48 personas locales recomiendan
Wembury Beach
Fantastic rock pooling; lovely beach and coast walks, loos, cafe, marine centre, dog friendly
Great for a day trip by ferry from the Barbican Landing Stage. Lovely beach, beautiful Cornish village, pubs and cafes.
32 personas locales recomiendan
Cawsand Beach
Great for a day trip by ferry from the Barbican Landing Stage. Lovely beach, beautiful Cornish village, pubs and cafes.
Lovely for a dip in the river, or beautiful walk along the river in the woods. Also a great cycle route from Plymouth, right up to Dartmoor, with a pub at Clearbrook to reward you.
Plym Bridge
Lovely for a dip in the river, or beautiful walk along the river in the woods. Also a great cycle route from Plymouth, right up to Dartmoor, with a pub at Clearbrook to reward you.
Gorgeous river walk through ancient woodland. Start from the small car park near Shaugh Prior.
Dewerstone Wood
Gorgeous river walk through ancient woodland. Start from the small car park near Shaugh Prior.
Fabulous gardens and beaches - just a short ferry ride across the Tamar via the Cremyll ferry. Pub with carvery, great cafes and wonderful picnic spots.
46 personas locales recomiendan
Mount Edgcumbe Park
Fabulous gardens and beaches - just a short ferry ride across the Tamar via the Cremyll ferry. Pub with carvery, great cafes and wonderful picnic spots.
A beautiful long beach - huge expanses of sand at low tide. Stunning cliffs and views. Adventure Bay offer surf board hire and lessons. Don't miss the wonderful Cliff Top Cafe.
About 45 mins to an hour's drive (be careful if parking on the side of the road to ensure all wheels are off the road, or you may get a parking ticket).
The 70 / 70A / 70B bus goes to Whitsand from the city centre.
98 personas locales recomiendan
Whitsand Bay
A beautiful long beach - huge expanses of sand at low tide. Stunning cliffs and views. Adventure Bay offer surf board hire and lessons. Don't miss the wonderful Cliff Top Cafe.
About 45 mins to an hour's drive (be careful if parking on the side of the road to ensure all wheels are off the road, or you may get a parking ticket).
The 70 / 70A / 70B bus goes to Whitsand from the city centre.
Food scene
Lovely for a pub lunch at the Ship Inn and a swim from the steps at the end of the road (best at high water). At low water there are walkways across the river bed.
29 personas locales recomiendan
Noss Mayo
Lovely for a pub lunch at the Ship Inn and a swim from the steps at the end of the road (best at high water). At low water there are walkways across the river bed.
Wonderful and reasonably priced Thai noodle bar and music, comedy etc
13 personas locales recomiendan
Barbican Theatre
Castle StreetWonderful and reasonably priced Thai noodle bar and music, comedy etc
Lovely street food restaurant. Nice stroll around Sutton Harbour to get there, perhaps stopping for a drink on the deck of the China House pub.
21 personas locales recomiendan
Suphas
Marrowbone SlipLovely street food restaurant. Nice stroll around Sutton Harbour to get there, perhaps stopping for a drink on the deck of the China House pub.
Interesting quarter of Plymouth with cafes, restaurants, SUP hire, yoga, art and craft studios, and Eastern Kings beach nearby for a dip. The Hutong cafe just outside the entrance is especially recommended.
150 personas locales recomiendan
Royal William Yard
Interesting quarter of Plymouth with cafes, restaurants, SUP hire, yoga, art and craft studios, and Eastern Kings beach nearby for a dip. The Hutong cafe just outside the entrance is especially recommended.
Sunset drinks
Just at the bottom of the road. Watch the sun go down over the Sound.
17 personas locales recomiendan
The Waterfront
9 Grand ParadeJust at the bottom of the road. Watch the sun go down over the Sound.
Neighbourhoods
Lots of cafes, bars, restaurants, unique shops, all in an interesting, vibrant and historic part of Plymouth.
141 personas locales recomiendan
Barbican
Lots of cafes, bars, restaurants, unique shops, all in an interesting, vibrant and historic part of Plymouth.
Essentials in the immediate vicinity:
Central Convenience Store: 24 Walker Terrace, Plymouth PL1 3BN. Handy for essential for items and also has a post office.
West Hoe Surgery: 2 Pier St, Plymouth PL1 3BS. Doctor's surgery - very near to the house. Tel: 01752 660105
West Hoe Pharmacy: 20 Bishops Place, West Hoe Rd, Plymouth PL1 3BW.
West Hoe Road
West Hoe RoadEssentials in the immediate vicinity:
Central Convenience Store: 24 Walker Terrace, Plymouth PL1 3BN. Handy for essential for items and also has a post office.
West Hoe Surgery: 2 Pier St, Plymouth PL1 3BS. Doctor's surgery - very near to the house. Tel: 01752 660105
West Hoe Pharmacy: 20 Bishops Place, West Hoe Rd, Plymouth PL1 3BW.
Sightseeing
Stroll along the seafront - plenty of opportunities to grab an ice cream or some lunch. Or take a dip.
47 personas locales recomiendan
Hoe Promenade
Stroll along the seafront - plenty of opportunities to grab an ice cream or some lunch. Or take a dip.
Things to do on a rainy day
Great brand new museum, right in the centre of town. Great building and nice cafe.
56 personas locales recomiendan
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Tavistock PlaceGreat brand new museum, right in the centre of town. Great building and nice cafe.
Acuario Nacional de la Marina
Wonderful aquarium - great location
Consejos para la ciudad
No te lo pierdas
Rock Pool Safaris
https://www.therockpoolproject.co.uk/rock-pool-safaris-plymouth/
Book your own rock pool safari with a marine biologist from the Rock Pool Project, and discover the amazing marine life that is found around Plymouth's shores.
No te lo pierdas
See independent films at Plymouth Arts Cinema
Look out for outdoor screenings during the summer.
https://plymouthartscinema.org
No te lo pierdas
Have a game of tennis - right outside the house
Tennis rackets and balls are available in the house for you to use.
Book online:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/WestHoePark