r/plymouth 10h ago

Place to Move in Plymouth

1 Upvotes

Me (35y), wife (32y) and child (3month) are moving to Plymouth due to work. Both work near Derriford Hospital. What would be nice place to live (buying a house, under 500k, semi/detached/4 bed)?-both of us drive

Ideally (a big ask 😃) looking for:

-Safe place for kids/family

-Good place to grow kid

-Quiet area, would love some Greenary

-not very cramped with line of houses/cars

-good neighbourhood

-Reasonable access to town/shopping areas (does not ned to be too close)

How is:

Beacon park

Crownhill

Peverell

Manammead (expensive)

Eggbuckland

Laira

Efford

Eggbuckland

Woolwell

What are areas to avoid? (Not looking in Plymton, Plymstock, Saltash)


r/plymouth 20h ago

Is it just me or is the National Marine Aquarium in decline?

29 Upvotes

Hi All,

Just visited the aquarium and I noticed that lots of tanks were closed or replaced with screens (particularly the jellyfish), most of the interesting exhibitions they had in my previous visits some years ago were gone and it felt kinda... empty.

Don't get me wrong, the big tanks were cool, but they seemed a little bare and lacked the "wow factor" of London aquarium's coral or sea nettle tanks.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Edit: I'm genuinely a little stunned by how positive, constructive and informative the comments on this post are. I was expecting some degree of backlash but you've impressed me r/Plymouth! Thanks for all of the honest, non judgemental discussion.

I see now that as a nonprofit, the aquarium's funding is inextricably tied to the financial means of would-be visitors. The economic stresses that affect us all today are surely taking a toll. I've also been enlightened about the other things people appreciate and that, while things could be better, it still offers a place for people who enjoy the events and other such bells and whistles.


r/plymouth 21h ago

Freedom Fields Alarm

2 Upvotes

There's an alarm that has been going off all night, I can hear it in Freedom Fields but it sounds like it is coming from the Greenbank/Mutley direction.

Still going as of now, and first noticed it about 10/11 last night.

Does anyone know what building it is by any chance?


r/plymouth 1d ago

Decent food places

2 Upvotes

Hey I’m coming to Plymouth to see my partner and I’m looking for decent food place. Somewhere that has a good vegetarian range x


r/plymouth 1d ago

Coming down for a visit

0 Upvotes

30sM. Used to live down there however I'm coming down soon for a visit mainly to see the lighthouse trail, just wondering if anyone would be interested in meeting up maybe doing some of the trail with me?


r/plymouth 1d ago

Does anyone on here have a 48v ebike charger?

2 Upvotes

I desperately need to diagnose a fault on mine, i need to know if its the charger or bike, it would only take 2 seconds and it can never leave your possession, just need to plug my bike in with a barrel jack for two seconds and look at the voltage on my bike. In return i can do a tools only service on your bike for free.


r/plymouth 1d ago

Takoyaki pans available in Plymouth?

4 Upvotes

Takoyaki, the round batter balls filled with octopus, squid, and more.

Before we order from amazon, thought I'd ask here!

Trad style japanese: so the apertures should be 4cm diameter (only foundt two on Amazon that gave aperture sizings),

Smooth cast iron preferred over aluminium to use on portable induction unit, but ok with cast aluminium that is rated accordingly (a rabbit hole of alloys and risk potential otherwise)

Even rows, (assists cutting easier as well as turning motion compared to the random holes to fill a space variants out there)

We like seafood, our coast has many octopus and squid, so looking for ways to have another few options for catch / purchases.

We also thought about experimenting with some flossine flavouring, as these are essentially cake pop moulds also, and deep enough to do a few Scandinavian / Dutch pancake pudding variants

And of course "tim-bits" 😘


r/plymouth 1d ago

Where can I get good prescription glasses?

1 Upvotes

I wear prescription glasses and have had my eye check done but I don't know where to get the actual glasses themselves at a good price. I'm not from the UK so I've had a hard time even asking for specifics regarding it. I can speak English so don't worry about it when answering I just got accent barriered and culture clashed a lot while asking for information and now I'm not sure.


r/plymouth 1d ago

Best authentic Italian restaurant in 2026?

4 Upvotes

I’m looking to book in for a birthday meal for me and my father this week and wondered if people had recommendations? Looks like trattoria capri isn’t what it used to be. Heard good things about positano but would prefer to have a nice view on the Barbican or the hoe etc :) thanks in advance


r/plymouth 1d ago

Please help a friend

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Hello, my friend needs help with university!


r/plymouth 1d ago

DJ recommendations - 30th birthday with a 90's/00's/10's club vibe

1 Upvotes

Can anyone please recommend DJ's for hire in Plymouth that have a 90's/00's/10's club/ pop/ hip hop vibe? I'm organising a 30th birthday party in October and I'm struggling to find Plymouth based DJs. Thank you!


r/plymouth 1d ago

Driving instructor recommendations please in Plymouth

1 Upvotes

I want to start my daughter as soon as she’s 17 in a few months we are mutley area who is good? Thank you


r/plymouth 2d ago

Can this go in the green bin?

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6 Upvotes

I've found it impossible on the PCC website to see whether these types of milk carton are accepted in the green bin. I go through loads of these each week so don't really want them to go to landfill.

I'm sure I read somewhere that not all UK council waste collections accept them (says it's "mixed board").

Does anyone know if I can put them in the household recycling? Thanks.


r/plymouth 2d ago

Transport

8 Upvotes

How is the transport network in Plymouth so poor and unreliable. A medium sized university city and it’s shocking.


r/plymouth 2d ago

Morning Running? Creativity?

3 Upvotes

Hi there, feel free to take this down if not allowed. I have set up a social group for those in their 30s and 40s. If you fancy a morning run, or being creative, feel free to have a look!

Checkout this Meetup with Join In Plymouth – 30s & 40s Socials & Activities: https://meetu.ps/e/QfHLw/sFFSM/i


r/plymouth 2d ago

Scientology

32 Upvotes

This is the only place I’ve lived where I see Scientologists out and about - anyone know how Plymouth ended up with an actual Scientology headquarters? I feel so awful for these poor people in town who have been taken in by these scam artists. I was even approached by an elderly woman giving out leaflets. What on earth? Praise Xenu I guess? 😂


r/plymouth 2d ago

Trying to cancel a telephone Drs appointment online but I can't seem to manage it. Should it be possible?

0 Upvotes

I'm pretty sure I've done it before but I can't seem to be presented with the option right now. I have a chronic sleep disorder so phoning up the receptionist as soon as they open isn't quite the viable option that it would be for others. Don't want to waste the GPs time and I'm terrified they'll call up when I'm still asleep while my wits are still shredded and I'm unable to marshal a mental defense against them.

If it's not possible, could it have something to do with it being a bank holiday tomorrow?


r/plymouth 2d ago

best GP to register with?

6 Upvotes

im currently registered with mount gould GP and they are nothing short of awful, ive put through nearly a dozen E-consults and had no response, ive tried calling and been on hold for upwards of 30 minutes everytime, havent had an appointment for 6 months and im fed up, what is the best GP to register with in plymouth? i am happy to travel however far the distance isnt an issue i just need a GP to support me and my health needs properly.


r/plymouth 2d ago

Sorry

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54 Upvotes

I don't mean to disrespect anyone's war memorial, but to me they look like they're practising a piano duet.


r/plymouth 2d ago

Long shot.

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54 Upvotes

I am researching the identity of a gentleman known locally in Torpoint as "Some Mother's Son". Buried in Horson Cemetery. Found in a field next to Tregantle Fort in 1982. Thought to have been in the merchant navy. My question is, does anyone have details/names of merchant navy personnel that stayed in boarding houses, pubs, b and b's in late 1977 into early 1978 in "Plymouth" and surrounding area. Any landlord/landlady kept such records from back at that time? I enclose link to my appeal. Thank you. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/p/4618566


r/plymouth 2d ago

Abandoned keys

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3 Upvotes

If these belong to anyone on here, DM me and I'll tell you where they are.

Edit.

I'm here on holiday, I don't live here and don't know my way around very well. All I've done is point out some lost keys so maybe someone can get them back. I could easily have walked away and said nothing. Don't criticise.


r/plymouth 2d ago

Phone Photography // S26 Ultra

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50 Upvotes

Had a nice few days in Plymouth, was fun!


r/plymouth 3d ago

Anyone want to split rent here?

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4 Upvotes

Has a nice view.


r/plymouth 3d ago

The ship Avila parked in The Sound at the moment is valued at £250 million. Drakes island next to it is only valued at £2 million going by Rightmove.

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315 Upvotes

Sounds like a right bargain at less than 1% of the price!

Drakes Island - Rightmove

Edit:- Auto correct changed the ships name, should be Aviva


r/plymouth 3d ago

Own up, who’s got this on their shelf then…?

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54 Upvotes