Southway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Royal Citadel
This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Our pick of the best Southway Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Friendly staff . Clean room. Great breakfast. Great stay . Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Future Inn Plymouth
The ladies in the breakfast restaurant were very welcoming and friendly. They created a wonderful start for the day.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Booked into room 404. Was really clean and warm. Staff were great and accommodating will be coming here again
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Moxy Plymouth
New hotel but could be better.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Duke Of Cornwall
Always a great stay
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
good breakfast with fresh fruit .excellent restuarant
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southway
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 Drake Circus, located nearby.
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.
Whitleigh
While Whitleigh isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and China Fleet Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Mainstone
Mainstone might not have many top sights, but Saltram House and Home Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southway Travel Guide
- Dartmoor National Park
- National Marine Aquarium
- Polperro Harbour
- Looe Beach
- Home Park
- Hope Cove Beach
- Buckfast Abbey
- Whitsand Bay Beach
- St. Mellion Golf Club
- Lydford Gorge
- Golitha Falls
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
- Wembury Beach
- Saltram House
- Talland Bay Beach
