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Attractions in Plymouth
Plymouth is home to some incredible attractions, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy - from the UK's largest aquarium to outdoor pools and exciting museums. And if getting outdoors is your thing then the coastline to either side of Plymouth into Devon and Cornwall is peppered with some of the country’s most envied beaches and romantic hidden coves, and just on the edge of Plymouth, you'll find one of the finest and largest national parks in Britain - Dartmoor!
Plymouth has an interesting and varied history, and there are some fascinating local sites to be visited in the area dating from the 15th century onwards such as the famous Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrims set sail in 1620.
Within Plymouth, you'll also find 37 ancient monuments including boundary stones, milestones and other markers which add great interest to the local heritage landscape. Our landmark and trail guides offer a great day for those interested in re-living Plymouth's past or download the free Plymouth Trails app.
For a deep dive into the city's history, make sure to visit The Box - Plymouth's museum, art gallery and cultural centre which is home to thousands of fascinating objects.
Plymouth prides itself on its arts & culture, hosting many exhibitions and events throughout the year in the great range of galleries. The city was home to famous artists including Beryl Cook, whose work was often comical, picturing people whom she encountered in everyday life as well as one of Britain's most infamous painters Robert Lenkiewicz whose work still exists on the walls of buildings within The Barbican.
Looking for a family friendly day out? Take a trip beneath the waves at the National Marine Aquarium where you'll meet more than 4,000 sea creatures, or go for a walk on the wild side at Dartmoor Zoo.
Being on the coastline of Devon, Plymouth has a number of marinas with incredible views and some offering an array of places to eat and attractions to give you that sense of a real coastal holiday experience.The surrounding towns and villages of Plymouth have some of the most spectacular sandy beaches, perfect for basking in the sun, water sports or crab fishing.
With all this and more, Plymouth provides family friendly and group friendly attractions so you'll never be short of something to do.
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
National Marine Aquarium
The Mayflower Steps
Smeaton's Tower
Bovisand Beach
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Dartmoor Zoological Park
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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 TicketElizabethan Gardens
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Formal Garden
Plymouth
This delightful little garden is an oasis of tranquility in a sea of shoppers and tourist…
Elliot Terrace
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Historic House/Palace
Plymouth
Number 3 Elliot Terrace, The Hoe, was erected in 1860 by "Honest John" Pethick, a…
Saltram
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Historic House/Palace
Plymouth
One of the Trust's hidden treasures, Saltram makes for a perfect family day out: close to…
Cawsand Beach
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Beach
Torpoint
Small east facing beach of sand and shingle, fairly sheltered. Easy access. Seasonal…
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FreeMake at 140
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Craft Workshop
Plymouth
Make 140 is a workshop space and shop making and selling lovely things.
Seaton Valley Countryside Park
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Torpoint
Seaton Valley Countryside Park covers over 53 hectares at the bottom of a steep sided…
The Eddystone
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Natural Feature
Plymouth
The Eddystone is a large rock topped with a lighthouse aproximately 12 miles off the…
Cineworld
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Cinema
Plymouth
The new cinema will feature 12 state-of-the-art screens including IMAX, the world’s most…
Burrator Reservoir
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Lake/Reservoir
Yelverton
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the…
Plymbridge Woods
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Plymouth
A wooded valley of the River Plym, springtime sees the woodland floor covered with wild…
Berry Pomeroy Castle
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Castle/Fort
Nr Totnes
Set in beautiful woodland, the English Heritage castle is romantic and reputedly the most…
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Price Free to £6.50 Per TicketTamar Bridge
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Historic Site
Plymouth
The Tamar Bridge is a major road bridge at Saltash in southwest England carrying traffic…
Plym Valley Trail
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Waymarked Trail
Plymouth
In particular, the disused sites of Cann and Bickleigh Vale quarries are worth a look. …
Mount Batten Peninsula
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Natural Feature
Plymouth
Looking across from The Barbican you will see the Mount Batten Peninsula projecting from…
The Beatles Public Art Installation
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Open Studios & Art Trails
Plymouth
Let it be... the place music fans take pictures at the spot where The Beatles sat on…
Bodmin Keep: Cornwall's Army Museum
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Museum
Bodmin
Explore Bodmin Keep, an authentic Grade II listed Victorian Army Keep in the heart of…
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Price £2.50 to £6.00 Per TicketKingsand Beach
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Beach
Torpoint
Small east facing beach of sand and shingle, fairly sheltered
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FreeMillbay Docks
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Historic Site
Plymouth
A couple of minutes' walk further along West Hoe Road brings you to the long grey…
Plymouth Sound and Oceanic Waters Beyond
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Viewpoint
Plymouth
Once on The Hoe you have the opportunity to enjoy its stunning panoramic vistas over the…
The Minster Church of St. Andrew
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Church/Chapel
Plymouth
Although gutted by fire during World War II and refurbished in 1957, the 15th century…
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