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.
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.
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.
Things to do
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
Top hotels in Mainstone
Moxy Plymouth
Excellent stay as before, car park busy but found a space, staff wonderful and breakfast was superb.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Future Inn Plymouth
Needed more shampoo and body wash for two nights stay. Plus there was no cold air coming out from the air conditioning.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
A very central hotel. Very clean & staff were friendly and helpful. My one gripe is that when we were having late evening drinks in the bar, staff started tidying the room up around us & laying up for breakfast. It didn’t make us feel very relaxed or welcome to be there. That was a shame.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
St. Mellion Estate
When anyone walk the floor was noisy not in the room only but in the hallway
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
A wonderful welcome at reception and an upgrade to an executive room was especially pleasing. The location and external appearance are perhaps the hotel’s less positive features, but the quality of my room & brilliant customer service more than made up for slight reserves about the location.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Everything was wonderful, from the staff to the room. The pool, gym, and sauna were excellent. The breakfast was all fresh and the view was lovely.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Buckland Abbey and Home Park.
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.
Southway
While Southway isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and Buckland Abbey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mutley
While Mutley isn't home to many top sights, Drake Circus and The Box are some notable places to visit nearby.
