Fancy a break by the seaside? Unfortunately, a staycation on the British coast can come at a heavy cost.
However, there are a few options for Brits looking for something more affordable. Although Devon and Cornwall are usually some of the UK’s priciest holiday spots, an underrated British city in Devon will give tourists easy access to both.
Plymouth is one of the UK’s most underrated tourist destinations but the coastal city is packed with attractions.
In fact, a recent study from the team at Swift Direct Blinds, named Plymouth as one of the UK’s most aesthetic cities.
So what is there to see in Plymouth?
While the waterfront city doesn’t have the most attractive city centre, the Hoe overlooking the coast has breathtaking views.
Tourists can stroll along the green lawn, admire the city’s lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the Plymouth Sound.
Looking for somewhere to eat? There’s nowhere better than the restaurants at Royal William Yard, right on the water and home to plenty of Grade 1 listed buildings.
Children will love the National Marine Aquarium which is home to over 4,000 sea creatures while history fans can see where the Pilgrims set sail at the Mayflower Steps.
Black Friars Distillery is the oldest working gin distillery in England and tourists can take a guided tour to sample some of the gins and learn about how it’s made.
During the summer or winter if you’re brave, take a dip in the Tinside Lido, perhaps one of England’s most spectacular outdoor pools.
Plymouth is also ideally placed to explore some of the wider Devon and Cornwall coastline with beaches an easy car ride or train trip away.
The city is fairly affordable when it comes to accommodation, check out the latest deals on Booking.com .
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