Mainstone 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 Mainstone

Moxy Plymouth
A great hotel, staff are friendly, trendy bar and rooms. Our room was immaculate. Loved the bar area, hotel in walking distance of the Barbican, shops and Royal Dockyard.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
The hotel was as leonardo hotels always are; clean, comfortable and well located. The highlight in this hotel were the amazing staff, particularly at breakfast. All of them worked tirelessly to make the area clean and well stocked, Kieran worked with a smile, Billie was energetic, extremely welcoming ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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

Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
We have been staying at this hotel regularly over the years. It is clean and the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are in good condition and have everything in them that you need. The breakfast are good as are the meals in the evening. The hotel is within easy reach of the city centre and ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Room great, reception staff excellent. I felt that perhaps the dining staff breakfast replenishment staff were under a little pressure today. Breakfast selection was brilliant.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

St. Mellion Estate
lovely stay
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mainstone

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.

Derriford
When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and Saltram House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

Mutley
While Mutley isn't home to many top sights, The Box and Drake Circus are some notable places to visit nearby.



