Blagdon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit

Fitzroy Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Fitzroy Beach during your travels in Fitzroy? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Bowl of Brooklands
Catch an event at Bowl of Brooklands during your trip to New Plymouth. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Pukekura Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pukekura Park, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Puke Ariki
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Puke Ariki during your travels in New Plymouth. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery during your trip to New Plymouth. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.

East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Blagdon

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Welcome staff at reception needs to be more polite.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Plymouth International
Nice rooms despised old hotel, I can only say that be careful when you get in the bathtub for shower. It is very high and not easy to get in , rest is all good, friendly staff, nice location, nice rooms.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
Exceptional staff. Very caring and attentive. Beautiful location. The property is looking tired though and could use a refresh.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Quest New Plymouth
Great location. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great helpful staff. Enjoyed our breakfast
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
The facilities we at on the weekend, is poor and stinks like a place that wasn't used, for a long time. We are very disappointed, the pillow is not for your sleeping, I don't know what i call it. It's not hygiene, for ten people to sleep inside, you should cut down to a healthy number, and not the ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blagdon

Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.

Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lynmouth
While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.

Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.
