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Every place in Plymouth

Family days out in and around Plymouth, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

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A child suspended in a harness on an indoor climbing wall, smiling while two adults assist with ropes and equipment.

Friends and Families

Plymouth · ages 0-25

A sensory room and family activity sessions in Plymouth, with a separate social space for young people aged 14 to 25.

Sensory room

Close-up of wooden boat's hull showing "Dittisham Belle" nameplate with a mooring rope visible.

from £5

Greenway & Dittisham Ferry Service

Dartmouth

A river boat trip from Dartmouth to Greenway or Dittisham, with a one hour cruise if you'd rather stay on the water.

Dog friendlyGroup bookings

Adult holding smiling baby in the air against a white wall with red graphic shapes.

Gym Bubbas Gymnastics

Plymouth · ages 0-12

Structured gymnastics classes for babies through to age 12, working on flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.

Birthday parties

Group of adults in a dance studio wearing matching black t-shirts with swan design, performing a synchronized dance routine at the barre.

Hartley House Dance Club

Plymouth

Dance classes for children of different ages and abilities, from Baby Ballet up to RAD exams, medals and awards.

Two adults dressed as clowns with face paint and colourful costumes pose with a group of smiling children, all with their hands raised in celebration.

High 5 Sports & Activity Camps

Plymouth · ages 3-5

Holiday camp days for 3 to 5 year olds with Nerf Wars, an assault course, bouncy castles and daily swimming in the warmer months.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsSchool visits

Modern single-storey building with dark brick facade, red metal doors, and windows along a quiet street.

Free

KARST

Plymouth

Free contemporary art gallery in Plymouth, open Wednesday to Saturday, with wheelchair and buggy access throughout.

from £15

Kaya Gallery

Plymouth

A small gallery selling hand-crafted pin badge collections and artwork, including Beatles and Robert Lenkiewicz pieces.

Rowboats moored at a wooden jetty on a still lake at sunset, with forested hills beyond.

Kennick Reservoir

Teignbridge

A countryside walking spot near Teignbridge, though the reservoir itself is now restricted to anglers and the western bank is shut for soft mud.

ParkingToilets

Young child climbing wooden rope course structure outdoors on a sunny day.

from £0.50

Kidzworld Adventure Play

Saint Austell · ages 0-16

Slides, roller skating and mini karts under one roof, with three-lane astra slides and a cannon arena for the bigger kids to remember.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféFree parking+5 more

from £4

Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum

Kingsbridge

A quiet browse through Kingsbridge's past, from old photographs to Cookworthy porcelain and farm tools.

Accessible toiletGift shopToilets

Historic stone buildings line a quiet street, with a clock tower visible in the distance and a museum building marked on the right.

Free

Liskeard Museum

Liskeard

Free entry to a Victorian classroom, dressing-up costumes and Cornish archaeology sessions in the heart of Liskeard.

Wheelchair accessible

Little Moor Haven

Plymouth

Book the whole heated pool to yourselves for an hour or two, just you and whoever you bring to supervise.

Baby changeBooking requiredParkingToilets

Two dolphins swimming together in blue sea with green and golden cliffs visible in the background.

Looe Sea Safari

Looe · ages 2+

Speedboat trips out from Looe seafront hunting seals, dolphins and bluefin tuna, from a quick 20 minutes to a full two hours.

A toddler sits on a soft play mat surrounded by colorful balloons and textured sensory toys.

LullaBaby Plymouth and Saltash

Plymouth

Baby massage, baby yoga and sign language classes plus sensory play sessions, all booked and paid for online.

Baby changeBooking required

Crowded indoor bar at night with people dancing and socialising around a performer on stage, festive decorations overhead.

Marina Bar

Plymouth

A pub with live music nights and a proper old-school skittles alley to have a go on.

Woman exercising with barbell in a modern gym with equipment and other members visible.

from £3.50

Marjon Sport & Health Centre

Plymouth

A university sports centre with a family-friendly pool, a gym, outdoor pitches and padel courts to hire.

ToiletsWheelchair accessible

Townscape with historic stone tower and clock overlooking modern metal-clad building, residential properties and parked cars.

from £6

Market Hall

Plymouth

A 360-degree dome screen showing nature documentaries and educational films, with a café for afterwards.

Booking requiredCaféIndoor seatingKids menu+3 more

Aerial view of a coastal watersports centre with moored sailboats, a blue building with solar panels, car parks, and a busy harbour with numerous vessels.

Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre

Plymouth

Kayaking and paddleboarding try sessions and holiday courses for kids, run from a centre with the beach and café shut for now.

Open-air thermal pools with turquoise water and central fountain feature, surrounded by stone buildings and pale sky.

Free

Mount Wise Pools

Plymouth

Outdoor swimming pools above the Tamar with free entry and views into Cornwall thrown in.

Food on site

Interior of a Bronze Age museum exhibit with thatched roof, wooden posts, animal hide, firepit and informational displays.

from £2

Museum of Dartmoor Life

Okehampton

Five thousand years of Dartmoor history in one building, from Iron Age hut circles to Victorian farm life, with a ticket that lasts a whole year.

Accessible toiletBike parkingDog friendlyParking+4 more

Aerial view of a large stone castle with manicured lawns surrounded by woodlands and rolling countryside.

from £8.55

National Trust - Castle Drogo

Exeter

Granite castle on a gorge edge with river trails, garden paths and steep drops to explore, plus a rare roof tour if volunteers are on duty.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+11 more

Historic stone manor house with manicured lawns and gardens in autumn.

National Trust - Cotehele

Saltash

A Tudor house with steep steps and narrow corridors, gardens to wander, and a pond dipping platform down at the quay.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+11 more

Ocean City Soft Play YMCA Plymouth

Plymouth

YMCA Plymouth soft play for littles - city-themed frames and cafe, Soft Play dedicated.

ToiletsCaféBaby changeIndoor play+1 more

White passenger boat with pirate flag sailing in blue water with coastal town and pier visible behind.

Paignton Pleasure Cruises

Paignton

Hop on a boat from the harbour for a ferry ride to Torquay or Brixham, a fishing trip, or a spot of wildlife watching.

Booking required

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