Widewell

Widewell is a suburban area in the South Hams of Devon, England, within postcode district PL6 in the South West. Former home of Plymouth City Airport, Widewell sits just outside the northern boundary of the city of Plymouth on the main road to Tavistock. Once shaped by its airport past, the area today is renowned as a popular dormitory village, where residents enjoy the easy rhythm of life between town and country. Its position on the main road to Tavistock gives a pleasing sense of connection — an accessible launchpad for city errands or country escapes — while remaining quietly residential. Visitors passing through will sense the community’s practical charm and appreciate its role as a local hub for those commuting into Plymouth. Whether you’re pausing on a drive north from the city or exploring the fringe of Devon’s urban edge, Widewell offers a gentle, lived-in welcome that reflects its aviation heritage and its steady place on the map between Plymouth and Tavistock.