Seafest at Mount Batten and Mount Edgcumbe

This year, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park is teaming up with Seafest to bring you even more ways to dive into the water and explore marine activities around the waterfront. Be sure to check out the exciting range of activities happening at Mount Batten and Mount Edgcumbe - perfect for those looking to experience the best of Plymouth’s stunning coast.

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Mount Batten

Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre

The Mount Batten Centre will be offering discounted taster sessions in Kayaking, Bellboating and SUP which are sure to make a splash for Seafest weekend. Come along and have a SUPer time at Mount Batten. Pre-booking is essential. 

• Kayak sessions - Come and take part in a short taster session throughout the Seafest weekend. Using our stable Sit-On-Top Kayaks, our enthusiastic instructors will, provide you with the perfect taste of this fun of sport! 
• Bell Boating - The best way for families to get out on the water are the stable bellboats. Leaving the new Mount Batten pontoon our instructors will help you explore Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.  Session times: 9.15am to 10.15am, 10.30am to 11.30am, 11.45am to 12.45pm, 2pm to 3pm and 3.15pm to 4.15pm 
• Giant Paddleboarding - Family fun on Giant Paddleboarding throughout the Seafest weekend. Join like minded families for an introductory session focusing on fun with plenty of opportunity to get on and in the water! Session times: 9am to 10.30am and 10.45am to 12.15pm.

Find out more about each event and make your booking here.

Mount Edgcumbe

Seafest at Mount Edgcumbe promises a packed weekend of history, heritage, and activity across the whole weekend.  Walking tours will explore Plymouth and Mount Edgcumbe’s maritime past, including links to Captain Cook and Charles Darwin both the tours and bat walk will be free. On Sunday, visitors can also enjoy free guided tours of Mount Edgcumbe House, following their popularity last year.   

Maritime Heritage Walking Tour 

To celebrate Seafest, step into centuries of salty, seafaring history with this guided walking tour through Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, part of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park — the UK’s first marine park.  Led by a local heritage guide, this 45 minute walk explores the coastal paths and gardens of Mount Edgcumbe, uncovering the park's deep maritime connections. Discover stories of explorers like Captain Cook and Charles Darwin, the historic role of Barn Pool, and the legacy of Plymouth as a gateway to global voyages. 

Tickets are free, but booking is essential due to limited group sizes. Book your tickets.

Mount Edgcumbe House Tours

While Mount Edgcumbe Park is open to the public all through the year free of charge, the house is only accessible during events or on a bookable tour which is normally payable. Tours take place throughout the day and last around an hour and 15 minutes. Discover another side of Plymouth Sound through this beautiful historic house, where centuries of local history, fascinating stories and treasured collections bring the area's rich heritage to life. Built nearly 100 years before the Mayflower set sail in 1620, the Tudor style mansion stands at the top of an equally ancient double avenue of trees.

Tickets are free but booking is advised. Book your tickets.

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons project has been made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players with £11.6million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.