Plymouth

Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority on the south coast of Devon in South West England. Set between the rivers Plym and Tamar, its shoreline and waterways define a distinctive coastal character — a place where river meets sea. Located about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London, Plymouth sits within striking reach of both regional centres and the wider country. As the most populous city in Devon, it combines the scale and bustle of an urban centre with a setting that keeps the coast at its heart. Visitors and residents alike experience a city shaped by its position on the map: a working port with rivers framing its edges and a location that points outwards towards the open South West. For anyone curious about Devon’s coastal cities, Plymouth offers a clear sense of place — a maritime city anchored between two rivers, standing prominently on England’s south coast.