Plymouth
205 Reviews by Students #45 out of 172 University locations
Decent cost of living and places to eat out although not that much variety. Night life could have a little more pubs/bars/clubs although there's a few. Shopping is okay, there's Drake Circus centre for what you may need. Public transport such as trains or buses run on time however there's no Uber and taxis are hard to come by! (And pricy). Nice seaside and many things to do around the city in the summer.
By member768794 On 9th May 2022
Study in Plymouth
Plymouth is situated on the beautiful South Devon coastline, it used to be a fishing village but has developed into an important maritime port and lively city. It is home to the University of Plymouth, Plymouth Marjon University and Arts University Plymouth.
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University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is one of the biggest universities in South West England and is home to over 19,000 students. The university is particularly well known for its courses in law, psychology, geographical sciences, computing (including digital media) and computer science, fine art and art history.
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University, commonly referred to as Marjon is the trading name of the University of St Mark and St John, based primarily on a single campus on the northern edge of Plymouth. The university has high-quality facilities and speciality areas are in teaching, sport, health and wellbeing, social sciences, business and performing arts some of its specialties.
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Arts University Plymouth
Formerly the Plymouth School of Arts, AUP is a specialist university with a focus on producing artists and designers. The university over 13,000 square meters of workshops and studios for all specialisms on its main campus, found in the heart of Plymouth.
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Plymouth Student Life
There’s a big student population in Plymouth and it has plenty on offer from outdoor adventures and culture to restaurants and nights out. It’s a big enough city to have lots going on and all the amenities you would want but small enough to make it a friendly and accessible place to study and live.
Cost of Living
Great location near some amazing beaches and good cost of living.
By member611374 On 20th July 2015
Nights Out
The nights out are amazing…
The nights out are amazing there is such a wide choice and variety of places to go, they also stay open very late.
Night life is good…
Night life is good and varied!
All the main bars are in one place…
All the main bars are in one place right next to the uni so there is always a great atmosphere any day of the week.
Friendly city with large student culture…
Friendly city with large student culture, very few clubs but a large amount of pubs. Pubs on the barbican are lovely, but very expensive.
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Public Transport
Plymouth is incredibly easy to get everywhere by foot from both university campuses. Despite being located far South West of England the city has good connections to the rest of the UK by road and rail, as well as being a short train ride from Exeter Airport. If you have time on your hands and want to save some money be sure to checkout Stagecoach and Mega Bus for great deals on coach trips to major UK cities.
Eating Out
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You won’t be short of places to go for fish ‘n’ chips in Plymouth. One popular spot is Harbourside in the waterside neighbourhood of Barbican, the city’s old town. It is an award-winning eatery where you can taste delicious local and sustainable seafood, they even do a gluten-free menu.
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There has been a market in the city since 1253! It has great stalls and shops and there is a fantastic selection of restaurants and cafes to try. @Kitchen and A Taste of Thailand come highly recommended for delicious authentic Asian cuisine.
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Prime Cafe is an independent cafe located on the trendy Ebrington Street. It’s a cosy and cool place to go and meet with friends for a coffee or to eat one of their tasty and healthy home cooked meals.
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Shopping
You will find all the high street favourites at Drake Circus, Plymouth’s most popular shopping destination. Make sure to check out their student nights, where you can take advantage of student discounts, live music and giveaways. If you are looking for something a bit more alternative head to Ebrington Street, which is known as the cultural and coffee quarter of Plymouth and is super popular with students. You can find independent boutiques, vintage stores as well as cool bars, cafes and restaurants.
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The Great Outdoors
Just north of Plymouth is Dartmoor National Park a vast wild open moorland, with forests, rivers, wetlands and tors to explore and their famous wild ponies roam. It is a stunning area to go for either a day’s hike or you can make it into more of an adventure by camping out.
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Devon and Cornwall Beaches
Beach lovers are spoilt for choice in Plymouth! Nearby there’s Bovisand, Jennycliff and Wembury beach. If you are happy to travel a bit further afield, then you have the pick of the bunch across Devon and Cornwall, which boast some of the best beaches in the country.
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The Hoe
Closer to the city is The Hoe, which is an open green space that has a spectacular backdrop of Plymouth Sound, one of the greatest natural harbours in the world. On a sunny day, it’s a popular spot for students to take a picnic, have a bbq, go for a walk or swim and enjoy a well-earned break from the books.
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Good city. Can be a bit dreary and very windy but generally you have everything you need very close to the uni. It's not a party city, most places will be shut by midnight and the streets are very quiet at night but there's a few good places to go once you know the city. read more
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Great people thanks so much!!!! read more
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It’s a nice place but please stop asking me questions now read more
Plymouth is amazi...
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A lovely city to...
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More shops should...
More shops should be put in place, public transport should be free for students read more
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Plymouth is fine. Weather is bad read more
Buses are good an...
Buses are good and lots of them. Shopping could be better read more
Plymouth is an am...
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Very good Quite a...
Very good Quite affordable compared to other cities read more
Great place for s...
Great place for shopping and a night out read more
Lovely location f...
Lovely location for a university. You have the plym and tamar very close so if you or a friend own a car not too far to enjoy the views or go paddleboarding/ kayaking. Though it is a very hilly place so if you’re not alright walking loads get an electric bike. Very compacted place, everything is basically within walking distance. Parking is a nightmare, most parking places that cost are over or equal to £2.40 an hour and basically everywhere uses ringgo which is annoying if no service. Dartmoor right on your doorstep so lovely views and wildlife and national trust properties to enjoy up there. Also the sea very close is such a benefit, as I know many students make use of the steps to access the sea next to the tinside lido. I’m more of a pub than a club but there’s plenty of both. Beware if you go to pryzm though, cover your drink. Everyone knows it’s mainly a place for freshers so there will be sharks and I’ve known people to get spiked there. Never tornado drinks. Barbican is cute. read more
Good cost of livi...
Good cost of living situation. Prices for food, transport and accomodation are v good compared to other cities which makes living as a student more affordable read more
Really cheap city...
Really cheap city to live in. Most restaurants are chains, very few independents. Nights out are average for a city of this size, could be better could be worse. Shopping centre has some of the big chains but not all, better to travel to Exeter for betting shopping. read more
Plymouth is a stu...
Plymouth is a student city =, it feels very safe and easy to get around. Lots of fun activities to do outside of university lessons. read more
Small city, takes...
Small city, takes some times to get used to, however there are beautiful sceneries all around which can be explored if you are driving. There are a decent variety of shops and all essentials are usually within walking distance which is very convenient read more
Reasonable accomm...
Reasonable accommodation costs. Beautiful outside walks. Lovely range or restaurants and bars. read more
Plymouth is a bus...
Plymouth is a bustling city with areas to socialize, dine and shop. The close transport links mean areas in devon and Cornwall and easily accessible. read more
Nice city, becomi...
Nice city, becoming more student friendly. read more
Has been good, sm...
Has been good, small town so not loads to do read more
I would like more...
I would like more regular busses but the best part of plymouth is the coastline. It's full of beauty spots and parks. So much yo do here and explore. read more
A great city to l...
A great city to live in and lots of accessibility read more
Nightlife is grea...
Nightlife is great, shopping is plentiful but repetitive read more
Good quality of l...
Good quality of life for students. read more
The best city wit...
The best city with the most beautiful views read more
My campus is base...
My campus is based in Exeter and the city is beautiful. read more
Lovely sea side c...
Lovely sea side city lots of options read more
Night light is go...
Night light is good, lots of good local restaurant and supermarkets are in walking distance. read more
Plymouth has alot...
Plymouth has alot to do all year round and is also close to other places such as Cornwall and Paignton where there are even more things to go, summers are great in plymouth aswell read more
Plymouth is a lov...
Plymouth is a lovely place to live, situated right by the sea which is perfect on sunny days. The transport in the city centre is perfect for wherever you need to get to. There are loads of bus stops on the royal parade and is a 10 minute walk to the railway station from the centre. The city centre has everything you will need. Plymouth is a good option when it comes to the cost of living because it doesn’t effect us as much as it would in London etc. read more
I moved to plymou...
I moved to plymouth from Torquay 3 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made! Living in a city like this is perfect! It has everything you need all close to eachother. So many lovely places to eat out and great shopping. read more
I've found Plymou...
I've found Plymouth to be good in terms of cost of living; my rent has been low compared to other cities and cost of food/groceries seems okay. Plymouth has an amazing food scene with loads of independent restaurants with every cuisine you could want! Nightlife is good, and shopping is great too! The waterfront is the best place to be in the summer and there's loads of beaches nearby, as well as Dartmoor! read more
Lovely in the sum...
Lovely in the summer but very wet and windy the rest of the year. Is a very small city, so not as much of a nightlife, definitely better suited to those who want a steadier pace at uni and like to enjoy the outdoors read more
Uni is right next...
Uni is right next to city centre with great transport links read more
Everything is a 2...
Everything is a 20 minute bus journey from campus read more
Most things are w...
Most things are within walking distance including shops, food and entertainment. Very scenic by the ocean. read more
Nice and lovely I...
Nice and lovely I like the city it is quiet read more
Public transport...
Public transport into and out of the city is generally very good. Especially as you have to go elsewhere to do most things. Nights out must be had on the right days but can be very fun and thanks to the uni night patrol are generally not that unsafe. It is however very cheap to live relative to the rest of the country and the beautiful Hoe and Barbican are always there. read more
A nice city overa...
A nice city overall everything is all close read more
Plymouth is a lov...
Plymouth is a lovely small city! It is very small and easy to locate yourself around! It has everything you need including the beautiful sea views read more
Big homeless prob...
Big homeless problem, locals are unfriendly, the seafront is pretty but that’s about it. read more
good town with ne...
good town with near to everything on doorstep read more
It’s alright, typ...
It’s alright, typical city. Wish there was more to do. read more
Some good areas,...
Some good areas, quite a quiet city, the hoe is the best place to go in summer read more
Lovely as a town...
Lovely as a town really nice people cool vibes etc read more
I love Plymouth i...
I love Plymouth it’s great close to my home and i love that I’m so close to the sea and cornwall read more
Plymouth is a nic...
Plymouth is a nice town close to the sea read more
Plymouth is a fri...
Plymouth is a friendly city with a variety of shops and restaurants. Lots of supermarkets that are student friendly read more
Plymouth has a ra...
Plymouth has a range of things to do. There are many places to eat and shop. Great to visit and live here too. Great public transport read more
I have travelled...
I have travelled to most cities in the UK and Plymouth is by far the best! Barbican seafront and harbour is beautiful, UK's version of San Diego. read more
I love the beach...
I love the beach so it's great read more
Plymouth is a pre...
Plymouth is a pretty small town but it’s surrounded by ocean which makes it beautiful read more
Great ocean city,...
Great ocean city, transport needs updating and great shops. read more
I’ve enjoyed livi...
I’ve enjoyed living in Plymouth, it’s a lovely city. read more
Nice enough City,...
Nice enough City, but a bit old. But some sections have been redone and create a nice atmosphere read more
Great with everyt...
Great with everything so close withing a 15 minute walk read more
Amazing city grea...
Amazing city great pubs clubs and restaurants everything is within walking distance so easy to get to know your batting’s when you first arrive read more
The town centre i...
The town centre is quite outdated, with not as many shops compared to Exeter centre. However, public transport seems to be quite frequent, despite the constant train strikes that seem to happen a lot in plymouth. Nights out are not as good compared to other cities I’ve been to, but they aren’t awful. read more
It is an alright...
It is an alright city very different to where i’m from read more
Fairly decent cit...
Fairly decent city although the public transport isn’t that affordable read more
Free transport fo...
Free transport for medical and dental students! read more
Lots of things to...
Lots of things to do in plymouth read more
Best place ever,...
Best place ever, I'm glad to have chosen Plymouth for my studies. read more
Can be better but...
Can be better but it’s not that bad read more
It's a lovely uni...
It's a lovely uni city in my experience read more
it’s a fun and ex...
it’s a fun and exciting city, not much to do though read more
Plymouth is a sma...
Plymouth is a small town, easy to live in! read more
nice area, obviou...
nice area, obviously there’s some rougher areas but overall a nice city to live in read more
Plymouth is a gre...
Plymouth is a great town and has a lot of events going on. read more
City is very smal...
City is very small and full of drugs and criminals but otherwise students here are nice read more
Mostly a great pl...
Mostly a great place to live, but need more late night restaurants read more
City centre is ve...
City centre is very busy with a lot of amenities. Lots of restaurants and Great night life. read more
Amazing views at...
Amazing views at the Hoe and the Royal William Yard read more
Everything is her...
Everything is here. Most things are nearby read more
Plymouth is a ver...
Plymouth is a very nice city and refreshing, there’s something for everybody read more
Only a few clubs...
Only a few clubs so not a lot of choice. Cost of living is average. Eating out can be expensive but there are two spoons. Small number of shops. Transport to locations outside of plymouth city every hour or close. read more
The city is beaut...
The city is beautiful and calm. I especially love the view from the hoe read more
Amazing city to l...
Amazing city to live in, with plenty of opportunities to shop and eat read more
Plymouth is a lov...
Plymouth is a lovely place to stay. Has good nightlife and a good range or shops and restaurants to choose from read more
This place is a s...
This place is a sh*t hole, the city is completely stuck and doesn't seem to evolve from what it is. Its crack head town, you cant go anywhere without feeling you will get attacked or insulted or robbed. Everything closes at like 5 too, and no one seems to want to work. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is too high when the council won't even provide people with the correct funding if any but hey, there's plenty of places to go and drink or eat, even if half of them are half way across town. Same goes for shopping, except for the fact that the more affordable shops are no where near any other amenities like the University itself or most accommodations. read more
buses infrequent...
buses infrequent and unreliable, though drivers really friendly. read more
Beautiful surroun...
Beautiful surrounding areas, the city is very concrete and can be fairly gloomy read more
Plymouth is a nic...
Plymouth is a nice small city. Lots to do and always something going on. read more
Decent cost of li...
Decent cost of living and places to eat out although not that much variety. Night life could have a little more pubs/bars/clubs although there's a few. Shopping is okay, there's Drake Circus centre for what you may need. Public transport such as trains or buses run on time however there's no Uber and taxis are hard to come by! (And pricy). Nice seaside and many things to do around the city in the summer. read more
Plymouth is great...
Plymouth is great, like every southern town is dear as - to live in but worth almost every penny. Quiet green spaces in the town are slim to none but the street and nightlife is great. Constant busses go every which way and there’s cabs and carparks a plenty. read more
i’m used to big c...
i’m used to big cities. the shops here close at 5 PM….the nightlife is dead. the only thing it’s got going for itself is that it’s next to the sea which sometimes almost makes up for it ngl read more
The city is quite...
The city is quite small but that means that everything is close by, no more than 10 minutes walk usually. The Barbican and hoe are really nice for walking and the shopping centre is pretty good too read more
safe and supporti...
safe and supportive city, with lots of shops read more
It needs better f...
It needs better facilities for shopping and nights out. The prices while cheaper are still getting expensive due to inflation read more
everything you ne...
everything you need is close by. From restaurants, shopping malls and night life experiences read more
Transport is alri...
Transport is alright but if you live in cross house you are practically in town read more
Transport is real...
Transport is really cheap if you need to get around big train station 8 min walk from town read more
Nice city to live...
Nice city to live in, lot of things to do for everyone. read more
Great city lovey...
Great city lovey views down by the hoe. Gets kind of cold in winter. read more
Generally good ah...
Generally good ahs EVERYTHHING you need read more
Lots to do great...
Lots to do great place love it read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around and many things are close read more
I love plymouth b...
I love plymouth because it’s very social and the scenery is great. It’s very safe and a lot of places to eat read more
Plymouth is a nic...
Plymouth is a nice city with lovely beach walks available. It’s close to the beach and is modern in areas read more
Nice seaside city...
Nice seaside city even better in the summer nice people and beautiful areas to walk around and enjoy. read more
Spoons is good so...
Spoons is good so is the hoe and read more
Public transport...
Public transport is very good, love the shopping centre too read more
Love plymouth, it...
Love plymouth, its nothing compared to my homr country but a great place nevertheless read more
Needs more shops...
Needs more shops and activities which are affordable read more
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Very good city to...
Very good city to live in with lots of students, shops and restaurants. read more
Very big rooms an...
Very big rooms and nice new common room and gym read more
Plymouth is a pea...
Plymouth is a peaceful place to be in. read more
Nice place to liv...
Nice place to live, sadly the university is the letdown, the only redeeming factor of the 60k I'm in debt is the location. read more
Winter there isn’...
Winter there isn’t much to do, but clubs are good, just a bit far of a walk from uni accommodations. read more
Everything you ne...
Everything you need is always never too far away read more
I live in private...
I live in private student halls that are actually cheaper than the university halls by £30 per week which helps. The uni is so close to the mall and the train station and night life. No need for travel but if you go to Marion the buses are easy to access and I believe certain ones are free for mark on students. read more
Studying in Plymo...
Studying in Plymouth is great - there is something for everyone; shopping, sea, Dartmoor, and more. Everything is in walking distance and everything is really affordable. read more
I love Plymouth a...
I love Plymouth and plan on living here after read more
So easy to get to...
So easy to get to places and great location read more
Good transport li...
Good transport links to town and good connection to shops read more
Love Plymouth, go...
Love Plymouth, good change from my house at home read more
Plymouth is a cla...
Plymouth is a class place to live with so many activities to do and is an easy 10/20 min bus journey to city centre from pretty much everywhere. Busses can take a bit longer due to traffic. read more
Plymouth is Brita...
Plymouth is Britain’s seaside city with fantastic features read more
Plymouth is a ver...
Plymouth is a very good Place to go to and spend time to go shopping and maybe to go for a club read more
The night life is...
The night life is amazing and it’s so easy to get around read more
For my course, th...
For my course, the location is superb, public transport is uncomparable to where I am originally from and the night life lives up to the expectations of any student. read more
Really nice area...
Really nice area very clean and safe read more
Most student acco...
Most student accommodation is expensive but there are flats that are quit cheap. There are lots of places to eat and get food delivered from, however only a few places are open late. There are lots of pubs and clubs around but it seems like most pubs shut at 11pm. There are lots of shops around the Drake Circus, however there aren't many big shops around the city centre. The only public transport I have used is getting a train from Plymouth to Essex and back but they are quite nice trains. There are lots of buses that drive around. There aren't many places to park unfortunately. read more
Current accomodat...
Current accomodation is expensive for what we are getting but next year is a lot cheaper if you look at private landlord accomodation, we have gone by clever student let's next year and is £40 a week cheaper. Everywhere is pretty cheap so can't complain. Shopping is all close about 10 minute walk away and 3 min from each other. Haven't used the public transport as everything is close. read more
Lots to do and of...
Lots to do and offer. Plenty of transport to different areas. read more
Amazing coastal t...
Amazing coastal town I love it read more
City centre, so e...
City centre, so easy to get around with everything on your doorstep and really nice being by the sea read more
Plenty of options...
Plenty of options for wining and dining, whether it's the City Centre, the Barbican or Royal William Yard. A choice of nightclubs for nights out, and a range of affordable accommodation on offer. read more
Still just starti...
Still just starting to experience the small city and hope to learn more about it. read more
Not much to say c...
Not much to say coz of COVID, so didn’t get a chance to go out read more
Lovely city terri...
Lovely city terrible people. Loud rude violent and angry they will make you feel unsafe. The natural world of Plymouth paired with its various facilities do save it though. read more
Overall really go...
Overall really good. Plymouth is cheap, some clubs are expensive though but there are quite a few dotted around which was ideal. read more
I love it! The ho...
I love it! The hoe and the social life read more
City with the oce...
City with the ocean!!! Amazing for mental health.. read more
Plymouth is Brita...
Plymouth is Britain's Ocean City and its bliss being so close to the sea but having all the benefits of city living. read more
Such a lovely cit...
Such a lovely city, nice green open spaces and lots of shops to choose from read more
Great for a night...
Great for a night and and shopping. Always lots of lovely events going on down at the Barbican and royal William yard. Nice to have the sea so near. Never used public transport here other that the train so can’t really say if buses, taxis etc are good read more
I've lived in Ply...
I've lived in Plymouth for almost 5 years now and I can't actually imagine living anywhere else. read more
Cheap, convenient...
Cheap, convenient, something for everyone and right by the sea. What more could you want? read more
Nice area, great...
Nice area, great places to go for a night out and lots of landmarks to see read more
Having moved from...
Having moved from london, plymouth is a great city if you're looking for a costal city. read more
Big shopping cent...
Big shopping centre, Lots of bars and restaurants read more
student crowd cou...
student crowd could have customised the questions for COVID read more
The night in Plym...
The night in Plymouth is amazing, never a dull moment, so many great people and so many great places to eat and drink. read more
Really enjoyed my...
Really enjoyed my past three years in Plymouth. read more
Public Transport...
Public Transport is shocking but living here isn’t too expensive read more
Plymouth is a gre...
Plymouth is a great city to live in. There are lots of places to walk and explore. It has lovely views across the hoe , it is a wonderful place. read more
Plymouth as a who...
Plymouth as a whole is a lovely city and the surrounding areas are amazing read more
Genuinely couldn’...
Genuinely couldn’t ask to live anywhere better! City perks, the sea and plenty of green space too! so much to do here read more
Plymouth has many...
Plymouth has many things to offer such as the ocean, many restaurants and shops. There are a few nightclubs but other cities have a lot more choice of clubs. read more
Plymouth is a gre...
Plymouth is a great location being in close proximity to the sea. Transport links are great, with the train station being very close to the university. It’s easy to find your way around with a good selection of shops and places to eat. Night life is good too. read more
Plymouth is amazi...
Plymouth is amazing in every way read more
Love living in Pl...
Love living in Plymouth. Amazing night life that can actually cater to different ages too, if you fancy something more upbeat there's clubs but also a really nice atmosphere on the Barbican in the summer for a few cocktails in the sun. Public transport within the city is mostly busses but the train station is centrally in the city making commuting further outside of the city nice and easy. Theres lots of lovely independent restaurants as well as chain restaurants. Many of which provide excellent food. The main shopping centre has some good shops however Plymouth does lack some more modern stores. There's nothing better than sitting up on the hoe in the summer with your friends and a bbq! read more
Plymouth is a lov...
Plymouth is a lovely seaside city. Easy access to the moors and beach as well as being able to shop at drake circus. read more
Nice place to liv...
Nice place to live for students read more
It's average; not...
It's average; not expensive and not cheap. read more
Affordable living...
Affordable living with a variety of shops and restaurants available everywhere. read more
Everything is cen...
Everything is centred around the city centre, easy access to everything by walking or regular buses. You can always find something fun to do on a night out read more
Nice place to liv...
Nice place to live, happy with my choice read more
Lots of restauran...
Lots of restaurants Easy transportation Nice weather read more
Plymouth is a goo...
Plymouth is a good place to live. Cheap cost of living, offers an excellent restaurant and nightlife scene, plenty of options in terms of shopping (essentials, luxury items, etc). The public transport is okay: I have some issues with how quickly the public transport arrives at their allocated stops, but I only ever used one bus (Gold to Torquay/Gold to Plymouth) in Plymouth, and my score is only based on one experience, so I can't give more of a comment than that. read more
Plymouth is alrig...
Plymouth is alright, met my future husband here. So very happy about that. South west is great, especially having the ocean close by. Very rare grey sky, mostly nice weather! read more
I mean its just n...
I mean its just not the best place to live, the college say theres an art scene, there isnt read more
Plymouth is not a...
Plymouth is not an expensive place to live read more
Loads of good, af...
Loads of good, affordable places to eat read more
Plymouth is such...
Plymouth is such an amazing city to live in, love it here and the sea is amazing! read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city that makes you feel at home immediately. It is truly UK’s hidden gem. read more
Just a generally...
Just a generally a great city to live in! Super cheap and so close to the ocean. read more
Relatively cheap...
Relatively cheap place to live, has all the shops, brands. restaurants you could need, close transport links. coach/bus/train station all within walking distance. read more
Plymouth is one o...
Plymouth is one of my favourite places! It has everything I need and when I am there I feel so safe and welcomed. The restaurants, views and the town itself is so beautiful. read more
Very good night l...
Very good night life with lot of bars and restaurants but also many clubs read more
A relatively smal...
A relatively small town but by no means does that mean there is nothing to do! Something for everyone! read more
Love Plymouth as...
Love Plymouth as a city. Great for students. read more
Student living is...
Student living is quite reasonable in Plymouth and if you search around you can find some wonderful properties for all budgets. The town is great, not too big but there’s many clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes for all audiences. As well as a decent shopping mall and retail parks. Nightlife is great for students and some cheap places. Many buses around and a coach station and train station in the city centre. Don’t forget about the ferry which is always overlooked, but a perfect and very cheap way to travel from one side of Plymouth to the other and to Cornwall too!! I love Plymouth. So great for students. read more
Great student cit...
Great student city because the uni is located in city center and so are most of the accommodation and shops. Aldi (2) and Lidl (1) all within walking distance of city center. Drakes Circus is a bit small IMO. You can walk virtually anywhere you need to go so you save so much money for not having to take public transport. If you do need to leave city center (not many interesting things, mostly residential) the buses are really expensive and sometimes have ridiculous delays (I've seen one at 45 mins...). I've bought a return ticket that was 5 something pounds - the journey was like 20-30 minutes one way... I don't go clubbing but from friends they seem to really enjoy themselves and in my opinion there's a lot of clubs for a small city (town I might even say). A range of restaurants (cuisine, price) but also a lot of takeaways and kebab shops. Lots of fish and chip shops near the Barbican that all taste so good! read more
Only one shopping...
Only one shopping centre in town, other small shops that help spread the choice. Nightlife all walking distance, no more than 20 minutes from campus read more
Great safe place...
Great safe place with plenty to do Shame there’s a lack of swimming facilities in winter tho read more
Like this city bu...
Like this city but not relevant to Open University read more
Plymouth is a rea...
Plymouth is a really student based city, and there’s loads things to do. read more
Not that expensiv...
Not that expensive, but for a city the amount of shops is a bit poor. The buses are frequent and the train station is central. read more
Nice city! short...
Nice city! short walk to the seaside/aquarium/barbican, and Drake circus (main shopping centre) is right next to the uni. Word of warning: bring a raincoat. It will rain nearly every day, most days pretty light but too windy for an umbrella, and all to frequently a downpour like you've never seen. read more
Easy reach to oth...
Easy reach to other cities. Relatively lower livng cost and shopping availability accordingly. read more
From the perspect...
From the perspective of anew Outer London Lass, Plymouth is such a nice, clean, affordable place to live! I'd love to stay in the city after graduating. read more
Good fun and a ch...
Good fun and a cheap city to live in read more
Love the area, co...
Love the area, convenient, nice views, nice town and mall area read more
You have the best...
You have the best of both worlds, you have the hoe and the shopping centres, loads of beaches and places to explore around too. read more
North Hill is the...
North Hill is the best place if you're a student to go if you're on a night out, it's cheap and clubs/bars are very close together. Drake circus has most good stores that you might want to shop in. Plenty of good and cheap places to eat, caffeine club is a 24hr cafe and does food for a good price. read more
Not such a big ci...
Not such a big city but you can get almost anything in here. Lovely seafront and a very quiet and safe city. read more
Cons?
A bit boring, not much going on