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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 Plymouth Pirate Weekend, Lord Mayor's Festival, Armed Forces Weekend, British Firework Championships and Bonfire Night.
See a list of our favourite family friendly attractions below.
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Dartmoor Zoological Park
Dartmoor National Park
National Marine Aquarium
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
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Formal Garden
Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint
Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I...
Tinside Lido
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Type:
Family Fun
Plymouth
Plymouth's iconic waterfront Lido on Plymouth Hoe includes fountains, inflatable fun...
Dartmoor National Park
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape; there's a lot more to it than that. It's not...
Dartmoor Zoological Park
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Type:
Animal Collection
Plymouth
When Benjamin Mee decided to uproot his family and move them to an unlikely new home in...
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Price £8.96 to £38.00 Per TicketNational 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 TicketFlete Estate
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Type:
Beach
Haye Farm, PLYMOUTH
If you want a beach holiday without the crowds, Mothecombe beach is one of the quieter...
Bantham Beach
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Type:
Beach
Nr Kingsbridge, Modbury
Wembury Beach
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Type:
Beach
Wembury, Nr Plymouth
Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool...
Bovisand Beach
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Type:
Beach
Bovisand
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered...
Buckland Abbey
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Type:
Abbey/Priory
Yelverton
700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville
In the 13th century,...
Pennywell Farm
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Type:
Farm
Buckfastleigh
Come and experience Devon’s friendliest day out with a full day of hands on animal action...
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Price Free to £14.95 Per person per dayCremyll Ferry
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Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
Take the ferry to the beautiful mount Edgcumbe country park, service operates all year
West Hoe Park
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Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Plymouth
West Hoe Park is a park with a large childrens play area, a miniature railway and putting...
Challaborough Beach
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Type:
Beach
Kingsbridge
A sheltered cove with a fine sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)....
Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs
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Type:
Natural Feature
Plymouth
This magnificent coastal section runs along the eastern side of Plymouth Sound from...
Dartmoor and Plymouth luxury sighseeing tour
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Type:
Sightseeing
Plymouth
Join South West Tours guide James Coulton for a guided full day luxury sightseeing tour...
Crealy
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Type:
Theme Park / Waterpark
EXETER
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is the South West’s biggest family day out with over 60...
The Eddystone
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Type:
Natural Feature
Plymouth
The Eddystone is a large rock topped with a lighthouse aproximately 12 miles off the...
Cadover Bridge
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Type:
Lake/Reservoir
Dartmoor
A popular local spot for sunbathing, dipping and reading.
Burrator Reservoir
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Type:
Lake/Reservoir
Yelverton
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the...
Thurlestone Beach
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Type:
Beach
Kingsbridge
Are the usual summer crowds driving you crazy when all you want to do is chill out and...
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