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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 Pirates Weekend Plymouth, Lord Mayor's Festival, Armed Forces Day, British Firework Championships and Bonfire Night.
See a list of our favourite family friendly attractions below.
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Dartmoor National Park
National Marine Aquarium
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country 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 TicketMount 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
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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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Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape; there's a lot more to it than that. It's not...
Bantham Beach
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Type:
Beach
Nr Kingsbridge, Modbury
Nestling deep in the South Hams at the mouth of the little known river Avon, Bantham...
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...
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 dayBovisand Beach
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Type:
Beach
Bovisand
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered...
Beesands Beach
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Type:
Beach
Close to Kingsbridge in South Devon, Beesands has got all the right ingredients for a...
Blackpool Sands Beach
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Type:
Beach
Dartmouth
Superb stretch of golden sand and shingle in a sheltered, unspoilt bay with turquoise...
Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary
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Type:
Animal Collection
Looe
Support a local charity and visit Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary, offering a safe haven...
Price
Price Free to £27.00 Per TicketAntony 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...
The Climbing Hangar Plymouth
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Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Plymouth
The Climbing Hangar Plymouth is a 13,000 square feet indoor bouldering wall. We offer...
Price
Price £8.00 Per TicketSuper 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 TicketThorn House & Garden
Type
Type:
Garden
Plymouth
Visit the hidden treasure of Thorn Gardens on the south-east facing banks of the River...
Price
Price Free to £7.50 Per TicketCawsand Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Torpoint
Small east facing beach of sand and shingle, fairly sheltered. Easy access. Seasonal...
Price
FreeSaltram
Type
Type:
Historic House/Palace
Plymouth
One of the Trust's hidden treasures, Saltram makes for a perfect family day out: close to...
Thurlestone Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Kingsbridge
Are the usual summer crowds driving you crazy when all you want to do is chill out and...
Buckland Abbey
Type
Type:
Abbey/Priory
Yelverton
700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville
In the 13th century,...
Price
Price £5.80 to £31.90 Per person per dayBigbury on Sea Beach
Type
Type:
Beach
Nr Kingsbridge
A stunning sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) joined by causeway...
Cremyll Ferry
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Plymouth
Take the ferry to the beautiful mount Edgcumbe country park, service operates all year
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