Family Friendly Attractions
Where better than Plymouth for fantastic family fun! It’s a great destination for a family break, with city centre attractions plus fresh air and many open spaces to explore.
The city's best family attractions include the National Marine Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the UK, The Mayflower Museum, telling the story of the Pilgrim Fathers journey to the New World and the Tinside Lido - a great family spot on a hot day.
There are many more attractions based in and around the city including beautiful beaches, historic parks and gardens and trails for the little ones to run around.
Don’t forget, Plymouth hosts some of the most iconic events in the South West that the kids would definitely enjoy, from Pirates Weekend Plymouth, Lord Mayor's Day, Armed Forces Day, British Firework Championships and Bonfire Night.
See a list of our favourite family friendly attractions below.
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
National Marine Aquarium
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Dartmoor National Park
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National Marine Aquarium
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Type:
Aquarium
Plymouth
Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world and how…
Price
Price £12.95 to £53.50 Per TicketBantham Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Nr Kingsbridge, Modbury
Nestling deep in the South Hams at the mouth of the little known river Avon, Bantham…
Dartmoor National Park
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Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape; there's a lot more to it than that. It's not…
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Type
Type:
Formal Garden
Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint
Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I…
Tinside Lido
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Plymouth
Plymouth's iconic waterfront Lido on Plymouth Hoe includes fountains, inflatable fun…
Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Plymouth
This magnificent coastal section runs along the eastern side of Plymouth Sound from…
Bovisand Beach
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Type:
Beach
Bovisand
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered…
Pennywell Farm
Type
Type:
Farm
Buckfastleigh
Come and experience Devon’s friendliest day out with a full day of hands on animal action…
Price
Price Free to £14.95 Per person per dayWembury Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Wembury, Nr Plymouth
Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool…
Drake Circus The Barcode
Type
Type:
Food & Drink
Plymouth
A new exciting leisure and entertainment destination in Plymouth
Antony House & Gardens
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Type:
Historic House/Palace
Torpoint
Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens
Faced in silver-grey…
Clip ‘n Climb Plymouth
Type
Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Plymouth
Overlooking Bircham Valley Nature Reserve, the perfect activity for families, schools,…
Price
Price £12.50 Per TicketThe Garden House
Type
Type:
House & Gardens
Yelverton
Welcome to The Garden House. Come and explore one of the finest gardens in Britain.
Flete Estate
Type
Type:
Beach
Haye Farm, Plymouth
If you want a beach holiday without the crowds, Mothecombe beach is one of the quieter…
Yelverton Rock
Type
Type:
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Yelverton
Yelverton is well known for "the rock" - a prominent mass of stone close to the Plymouth…
Blackpool Sands Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Dartmouth
Superb stretch of golden sand and shingle in a sheltered, unspoilt bay with turquoise…
JennyCliff Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
PLYMOUTH
At Jennycliff there is a small pebble beach with rock pools. Above the beach there is a…
Cadover Bridge
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Type:
Lake/Reservoir
Dartmoor
A popular local spot for sunbathing, dipping and reading.
Seaton Valley Countryside Park
Type
Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Torpoint
Seaton Valley Countryside Park covers over 53 hectares at the bottom of a steep sided…
Super Tramp Plymouth
Type
Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Plymouth
At Super Tramp, our mission is to provide a fun, all-weather bouncing experience which…
Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketBurrator Reservoir
Type
Type:
Lake/Reservoir
Yelverton
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the…
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