Top Things to do in South West England
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods in South West England, England
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Teignmouth Riverbeach and Arts Quarter, Gandy Street, Babbacombe, The Barbican, Catherine Hill, Westbourne, Wells Market Place, Cockington, Poundbury, Princess Royal Square.
Restaurants in South West England
1. Teignmouth Riverbeach and Arts Quarter
2. Gandy Street
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Find Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter, hosting some of the City’s most interesting independent , shops, restaurants, pubs, clubs and the Pheoniix Arts Centre. Harry Potter fans should take note, this unique quirky cobbled street alledgedly provided JK Rowling, who went to university in Exeter, with the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Step off Exeter High Street and discover a hidden gem.
Reviewed By Exeterchick - Exeter, United Kingdom
I love this gorgeous street. Always visit it when I'm in town. My favourite shop is Mantis. I adore their unique handmade silver jewellery. Chococo's hot chocolate is to die for and I always try to have lunch in Coolings with one of their cheeky cocktails! If you're looking for something to do in Exeter then check out Gandy street's cool, chic independants.
3. Babbacombe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,356 reviews
Reviewed By 713ireneb - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Beautiful place ,breathtaking views don’t get all the way down to babbacombe beach on foot , Coming up not for the faint hearted , enjoy the view from Babbacombe downs or use the cliff rail to get down on the prettier Oddicombe combe beach Not much parking in front of the hotels on a busy day , plenty of space to park at the babbacombe model village car park and a 3 minutes walk and you are at babbacombe downs Plenty of water sports at Oddicombe beach Lovely time with the family , nice cafe and a shower at last on a beach in Devon !
4. The Barbican
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,686 reviews
Reviewed By alison2home - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Lovely little shops, old historical buildings, lovely pubs and restaurants, great fish and chips, ice cream, boat trips. Look for the Tudor Rose tea rooms up the back street tucked away but a lovely traditional shop serving meals, snacks, creams teas etc with a lovely garden area at the back of the shop. Amazing place
5. Catherine Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By stephaniejones523 - Calne, United Kingdom
How lovely to see a rural town with such an incredible number of independent shops.I met my daughter here to wander around for some retail therapy just after second lockdown . Catherine Hill is well worth the climb up the cobbled Street.Such a wide and eccletic range of things to buy .Great to see that these shops are continuing to trade and I so hope that they can continue to survive.I did my duty and tried to support as many as I could so completing my Christmas shopping.
6. Westbourne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Westbourne Urban Village is a unique shopping and food destination right in between Bournemouth & Poole. With a diverse selection of independent businesses you will find everything from fashion to food that you just won't find on the High Street.
Reviewed By suelW1495OO
Love the old fashioned feel to Westbourne village, seems like a close knit community. Lots of lovely cafes, good greek restaurant, old arcade with lovely vintage type shops selling gifts, bought a beautiful silver/pearl handled small magnifying glass as a birthday present for my sister, very unusual. If you go here make sure you go to Chocol8 a lovely cafe which also sells beautiful chocolates!
7. Wells Market Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By 574PaulS574 - Launceston, United Kingdom
We happened to be staying in Wells when this market was on. A great market with lots of interesting stalls from olives and cheese to highly polished wooden trinket boxes. One of the best markets we have been to in a along time. We are already planning a trip to the christmas market.
8. Cockington
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By sammymatmat - West End, United Kingdom
My husband and I spent a lovely afternoon in Cockington. The visitor centre is very informative and we learnt a lot about this beautiful village and the ice cream at the parlour is delicious. Would defiantly recommend a visit.
9. Poundbury
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By Berriker - Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom
What a delightful large new town. No litter, no graffiti, no anti social behaviour, no abandoned cars,no groups of moped youth terrorising the neighbourhood, no grotty and uncared for houses,etc, etc. Great mixture of building styles and I would challenge any detractors to name any large urban high density development that looks so great and is so pleasant to live in and visit. Lovely mix of shops and businesses.
