TV star Michael Barrymore says The Hoe is "like Barcelona"

Veteran entertainer Michael Barrymore has been turning heads after sharing a series of upbeat online videos from a recent visit to the city’s waterfront.

The former TV star, who has bought a home in the South Hams, filmed himself exploring the Hoe and The Barbican, offering his 125 thousand followers a first glimpse of the historic coastal areas through his eyes.

In the footage, Barrymore appears visibly struck by the scenery, describing the waterfront as being “like Barcelona” as he took in sweeping views across Plymouth Sound. Wandering from the open green spaces of the Hoe down into the narrow, cobbled streets of the Barbican, he praised the mix of maritime heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

The videos, shared across YouTube and social media, show Barrymore chatting with locals, soaking up the sunshine and highlighting some of the city’s best-known landmarks.

His visit has sparked a wave of positive reaction online, with many welcoming the high-profile endorsement of Plymouth’s waterfront.

Barrymore’s content forms part of a growing stream of informal travel-style videos as he documents life in Devon — with Plymouth now firmly on his map.