Vibrant Plymouth has lots of exciting things to see and do. You'll find plenty of action on the water in Plymouth Sound and on land in nearby Dartmoor, plus a number of excellent beaches within easy reach. There's a fascinating maritime history to explore in the Barbican area, while Plymouth Hoe has superb views of Plymouth Sound and families will love the National Marine Aquarium. Book a stay at one of these Plymouth campsites.
Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall (4.7 miles)
Family friendly campsite with sea views, a swimming pool and restaurant, a ten minute walk from the beach.
4.68 /5
Saltash, Cornwall (5 miles)
Peaceful glamping yurts set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty by Saltash, on the River Tamar.
Torpoint, Cornwall (5.1 miles)
Eco glamping site with fully furnished safari tents and one bell tent. Just a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.
Plymouth, Devon (5.7 miles)
Family-friendly, off-grid glamping domes in a woodland meadow with private kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs!
Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon (7.4 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping cubes, deluxe geodome and an EcoPod with hot tubs and an onsite fishing lake.
Saltash, Cornwall (7.4 miles)
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
4.76 /5
Harford, Ivybridge, Devon (10.1 miles)
A small, independent glamping and camping site situated on Dartmoor National Park, 20 minutes from Plymouth.
4.87 /5
Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall (11.6 miles)
Pop-up site by Kit Hill with its country park and outstanding views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more.
4.6 /5
No Mans Land, Looe, Cornwall (11.8 miles)
Peaceful, family run holiday park near Looe, with touring pitches and glamping in bell tents or ensuite pods.
4.85 /5
Looe, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
Rustic family glamping within easy reach of the Cornish seaside, ideal for your next adventure.
No Man's Land, Looe, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
Small and peaceful caravan and camping park with cosy glamping pods, five minutes from the South West Coast Path.
4.79 /5
Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon (11.9 miles)
Back to basics and dog friendly camping and glamping set just outside of Dartmoor. 20 minutes to the beach!
Tavistock, Devon (12 miles)
Award-winning camping, touring and glamping site on the edge of Dartmoor. Onsite games room, restaurant and more!
4.84 /5
Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon (12 miles)
Award winning family and pet friendly safari tents with hot tubs on the edge of Dartmoor.
Tavistock, Devon (12.4 miles)
A small 5 star, family-run park offering excellent facilities, such as a cafe, playground and swimming pool!
4.86 /5
Avonwick, South Brent, Devon (13.3 miles)
Idyllic views from your wild pitch, bell tent or shepherd's hut. Enjoy easy access to Dartmoor and Devon's coast.
4.91 /5
Tavistock, Devon (13.6 miles)
Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.
5 /5
Liskeard, Cornwall (14.3 miles)
Two luxury shepherd's huts with private bathrooms and a hot tub, set on a secluded farm with a swimming pool!
4.76 /5
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon (14.8 miles)
A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.
4.79 /5
Looe, Cornwall (14.8 miles)
The closest holiday park to Looe with sea and country views. Excellent facilities, including a swimming pool.
4.3 /5
Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
On the Rame Peninsula with panoramic views over the Tamar River. Delicious cafe and bike hire on site!
Moorshop, Tavistock, Devon (12.5 miles)
This dog friendly site lies on the west side of Dartmoor National Park and enjoys fabulous views over the moor.
Modbury, Devon (13.9 miles)
Ideally located between the Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon Coast, this site is a perfect holiday spot.
Rame, Torpoint, Cornwall (3.4 miles)
A back-to-nature, peaceful site on the wild and incredible South East Cornish coast.
Saltash, Cornwall (7.2 miles)
Glamping garden spa retreat with three luxury pods for adults only and an onsite hot tub and sauna.
St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall (7.3 miles)
Pet friendly and unique glamping rail carriages in historic St Germans, set near Whitsand Bay and Trematon Castle.
Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall (7.5 miles)
A tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. Great for woodland pitches and making dens!
Callington, Saltash, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, picturesque farm camping 30 minutes from the coast and beaches.
Saltash, Cornwall (10.6 miles)
A peaceful, dog friendly location off the A38. Close to Looe and Liskeard, ideal for exploring Devon and Cornwall.
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall (11.3 miles)
Stylish and quirky luxury glamping with stunning Cornish sea views. Family friendly and ten minutes from beaches.
St Martin, Looe, Cornwall (11.7 miles)
Rural yurt glamping site with breathtaking views and private bathrooms. Set just 250 metres from the SW Coast Path.
Modbury, Devon (12.8 miles)
Dog friendly pitches and holiday homes for all the family, set in the stunning South Hams, with views of Dartmoor.
Kingsbridge, Devon (13.9 miles)
Small, family owned and rustic site with basic facilities, close to the superb beach at Bantham.
Kingsbridge, Devon (14.2 miles)
Peaceful, family and dog friendly tent, caravan and motorhome club site. Non members welcome.
Merrymeet, Liskeard, Cornwall (14.3 miles)
Glamping in three luxury yurts nestled within a secluded three acre paddock. Family friendly. Hot tub onsite.
As a port town, the waterfront is a great place to start to take in all the city has to offer. Plymouth Hoe boasts excellent views of the beautiful bay known as Plymouth Sound and is a great place to watch the ships go by.
Smeaton's Tower is the postcard landmark here, which was part of a former lighthouse that was dismantled and moved from Eddystone Rocks to be re-erected at Plymouth Hoe. It was renowned to be a major step forward in lighthouse design and is a great place for family photos.
If you fancy getting out on the water, The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre has a range of great activities including windsurfing, kayaking, coasteering and stand-up paddleboarding available for all ages. Or simply enjoy the sun at Tinside Lido, an open air sea water pool.
And after your stroll along the front, take a load off with a bite to eat at one of the many cafés, bars and restaurants in the Barbican area. A visit to Plymouth Gin Distillery is a must for adults.
Families looking for a fun filled day out will get exactly that at the National Marine Aquarium which has a range of marine life including sharks and stingrays and even has a sunken WWII plane in one of the tanks. Nearby Treasure Island is a pirate-themed play area, with mini-golf and lots of other bits to keep youngsters well entertained.
West Hoe Park offers lots of green space, trampolines and crazy golf - and the indoor trampoline park at Super Tramp Plymouth is perfect for any rainy days.
Walkers will love exploring parts of the 630-mile-long South West Coast Path, while Plymbridge Woods and Burrator Reservoir are also both great for a stroll. If you prefer pedal power, the Plym Valley Cycle Trail is a gentle route along a disused railway.
Back in town, Curious About Plymouth offer walking tours of the city for both kids and adults.
Plymouth has a range of fascinating architecture too, including Saltram House, which is a grand Georgian mansion with enticing gardens and parkland that is maintained by National Trust. There are also a variety of great museums and art galleries to visit including the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre which shows the history of Plymouth’s dockyard.
The Peninsula Arts Gallery works alongside Plymouth University to showcase up and coming artistic talents and is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon musing over their artwork. For more culture, the Theatre Royal has shows running all year.
Further afield, outdoorsy folk should definitely make time for exploring Dartmoor National Park with its vast moorland and wild ponies. The South Devon Heritage Coast has everything from castles to steamtrains, while beautiful Buckfast Abbey - part of an active Benedictine monastery - is not too far.
Salcombe and Bigbury-on-Sea (with tractor rides over to Burgh Island) are also well worth visiting - as are a number of local beaches including Bovisand, Wembury, Challaborough and Bantham.