Water Sports in Plymouth

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Plymouth Watersports

One of the best ways to appreciate Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, is from the water. There are plenty of opportunities to dive in and enjoy the sea, from boat trips to paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, and rowing.

Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre

You can enjoy a vast range of activities at Mount Batten Plymouth. From sailing to stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking to multi-adventure days. The Centre also hosts Kayak Tours – explore Plymouth Sound from the water and see the City’s historical and picturesque waterfront from a different perspective. The Kayak Tours last for three hours or five hours and start from just £32.50 per person.

Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association

There are a range of sail, paddle and powerboat activities at the Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association. They can be found near the iconic Mayflower Steps. The Plymouth Sound provides an excellent environment for all levels of ability. Their calendar is full of exciting ways to have fun, learn or try something a little different.

South West Stand Up Paddle-Boarding

Based in Royal Williams Yard, South West Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) offers tuition and paddle-board hire. They are very popular with families, stag and hen groups and for team building activities. They offer two-hour or half-day sessions for beginners to try out this popular activity. It may look relaxing, but it’ll give you a whole-body workout and help improve your balance too. You can even take a Drake’s Island SUP Tour. It is 2km in total to the island and back.

Aquanauts Dive Centre

The Aquanauts Dive Centre is located at Sutton Harbour. Plymouth's diving is some of the best in the country. There are more wrecks per mile of coastline around Plymouth than anywhere else in the rest of the world, and as such the diving here is extremely varied. From gentle reefs to stark remarkable drop-offs consisting of granite boulders and cliffs falling away to extreme depths.

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Hotel near Plymouth

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Future Inn Plymouth is a modern and comfortable hotel conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation. It offers easy access to the city centre and the surrounding Devon countryside. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, a laptop safe, a complimentary robe and slippers, and home-away-from-home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets, and wine glasses. There's also a small exercise room and free parking.

Getting to Plymouth Hoe from Future Inns

By Car - Plymouth Hoe is a 17-minute drive or taxi ride from Future Inn Plymouth. On-street pay and display parking is available.
By Bus - It takes 32 minutes to get to Plymouth Hoe by bus, which depart from outside the hotel on William Prance Road.
By Bike - It takes 26 minutes to cycle to Plymouth Hoe. Future Inn Plymouth is a cycle-friendly hotel, and we allow guests to keep bikes in your room with cycle mats supplied.
On Foot - It would take around 1 hour and 20 minutes to walk from the hotel.

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Future Club Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!

Plymouth Restaurants

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Fishbone Restaurant is a welcoming and contemporary dining venue. Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and seafood dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region. From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.

Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace. A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands such as Atlantic IPA, Offshore, Tarquins Gin, and Plymouth Gin. Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.

Room service is available 24 hours a day.

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