Rainy Day Ideas

Being in the UK means there’s always the possibility of a rainy day, but luckily there’s so much to do under cover in Plymouth. So if you wake up and find that the sun is hiding, here’s some suggestions for how to spend a day – and stay dry!

    

Start your day with a visit to the National Marine Aquarium and take a journey through the world’s oceans – but with everything under cover, there’s no chance of you getting wet!

    

After a few hours exploring, grab your umbrellas for the short walk back to the Barbican to explore the indoor Mayflower Museum, telling the story of the Pilgrims journey to the New World in 1620. Warm up with lunch in a cosy café on the historic Barbican. Try The Mad Merchant Coffee House for a delicious hot chocolate or Monty’s for locally sourced, seasonal food.

  

Head toward the city centre and continue your trip to The Box Plymouth, the city's museum, art gallery and archive, where you can see a series of galleries showcasing the city's incredible collections with thousands of natural history specimens, and don't forget to say hello to Mildred, The Box's woolly mammoth! Entry to The Box is free and there is no need to book.

      

Get active in the afternoon. Choose whether you’d prefer indoor climbing at Clip ‘n Climb or bouncing at Super Tramp, the city’s number one trampoline park. All indoor venues, they’re the perfect way to escape from the weather and try out a new activity. 

Wind down with a relaxed dinner at one of the city centre restaurants like The Treasury, with its modern menu and well-stocked bar, or Turtle Bay which celebrates the lively, soulful and delicious experiences of the Caribbean.

   

You might also like these indoor activities... 

Paradise Island Adventure Golf: Enjoy two indoor, 18-hole adventure golf courses set in a tropical utopia

Boom Battle Bar: Enjoy favourite games such as axe throwing, augmented reality darts, karoake and more whilst enjoying delicious street food bites.

Everyman Cinema: Take in the latest blockbusters with a whole new cinematic and leisure experience. Kick back, relax and enjoy all-new films on comforting velvet sofas with food and drinks delivered to your seat at Everyman on the Royal William Yard.

Market Hall: Explore new worlds in Plymouth’s 15m immersive dome.