Derriford Travel Guide
Plymouth
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.
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.
Royal Citadel
This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.
Things to do
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Top hotels in Derriford
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
Double Room @ Derriford Stays by Pureserviced
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Rooms and bathrooms very dated Grass growing outside window Car parking experience very scary, homeless people, smell of weed and dead pigeons everywhere.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Loved staying at the Copthorne Hotel. Looks dreadful from the outside but beautiful inside. Staff were so friendly. Would highly recommend upgrading to a Club Room, well worth the extra. Happy to return to this hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Moxy Plymouth
One night stay and it was quitw good. The bed was comfy the shower was great. The whole place is very new hip and fresh. Only downside is the staff at reception and restaurant. Everything takes absolute ages! Maybe they're understaffed. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
For the price i expected better: Paid for the lounge access as part of the room, but they did not load it onto the card, had to ask, so if course wasn't introduced to where it was. No introduction on where to get breakfast. The room card would stop working every night so have to back to reception ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Derriford
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.
Southway
While Southway isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and China Fleet Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Widewell
While there might not be top attractions in Widewell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Home Park and Saltram House.
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 China Fleet Country Club 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.
