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.
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.
Top hotels in Derriford
Future Inn Plymouth
The staff were welcoming and the room was spotless. Eating in the restaurant was a nice experience both at dinner and breakfast, with good food and very friendly, personable staff.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Double Room @ Derriford Stays by Pureserviced
AVOID. Difficult to know where to start. This apartment was mis-sold, as it is student accommodation (10 bedrooms per flat). Each guest has shared access to the common room, housing the kitchen and sofa. On check in (after a long on-line book in process (crashing server)), the common room was inhabited ...
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Excellent stay every member of staff were amazing, comfortable and clean rooms, highly recommend to anyone.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Moxy Plymouth
A quick stopover point in Plymouth - lovely location, parking nextdoor, room was open and spacious. The staff were really friendly and helpful! Will be back in the future!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Decent hotel for the price paid. Stayed for 2 nights for a work trip. Room was clean and tidy,
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Clean spacious room with good amenities. Reception staff were ver helpful. We had breakfast which provided a very good choice. Pool was clean.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Drake Circus, located 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.
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.
Mainstone
Mainstone might not have many top sights, but Saltram House and Home Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whitleigh
While Whitleigh isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and China Fleet Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
