Every place in Plymouth

Roadford Activity Centre

Lifton

A lake full of watersports to try, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sailing, plus high ropes and archery on dry land.

Baby changeCaféDog friendlyGift shop+6 more

Royal William Yard

Plymouth

Waterside dockyard turned food and activity spot, with free history and geology trails, paddleboarding, sea swimming and a cinema.

CaféGift shopFood on siteParking+2 more

Soul Singers CIC

Plymouth

Free 40-minute sing-along sessions for mums and carers with babies and young children, held at four different Plymouth-area venues each week.

South Devon Miniature Railway

Buckfastleigh

A ride on a half-mile miniature railway near Buckfastleigh, diesel-hauled most weekends and steam-hauled on special gala days.

Card only

South West SUP

Plymouth · ages 7+

Stand-up paddleboarding sessions for kids 7 and up, with tandem boards for the less confident and a summer junior club.

CaféParkingToiletsWheelchair accessible

Spirit Of Adventure

Yelverton

Guided climbing, kayaking, raft building and forest or river expeditions run as proper multi-activity days out.

Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

A farm shop stop for homemade pies and pasties, a cream tea with proper Cornish clotted cream, and a pumpkin patch that takes over every October.

CaféEV chargingFood on site

Strawberry Fields Farm shop Lifton

Lifton

A working farm with a maize maze, a barrel train ride and a pumpkin patch that turns into a fire-lit evening show in October.

CaféDog friendlyGift shopParking+1 more

Tamar Arts and Drama Association

Callington

Pantomimes, plays and film nights at a small community theatre on Biscombes Lane.

Teddy’s Village

Plymouth · ages 0-6

A role-play village café for babies and under-sixes, with imaginative play areas and exclusive birthday parties.

CaféIndoor playParty rooms

The Art Side

Plymouth

An art supplies shop and workshop space running kids' art clubs, a nature art club and family craft sessions.

Gift shop

The Barn Climbing Centre

Tavistock

A big wooden bouldering wall, roped climbs and a 9.5 metre lead wall under one roof, open till 10pm on weekdays if you fancy an evening session.

CaféGift shopOutdoor play

The Boulder Bunker Ltd

Torquay · ages 0-13

Indoor bouldering across three spaces, from wobbly first grips for under-6s to V6+ routes for confident teens.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+4 more

The Cornish Maize Maze And Fun Farm Ltd

Saltash

A giant maize maze, a 140m slip and slide and a farm full of rare breeds to meet, with pasties on hand when everyone's worn out.

Booking requiredCaféFood on sitePicnic area

The Framing Centre & Artmill Gallery

Plymouth

Drop into a small gallery of monthly art exhibitions, tucked inside a working picture-framing shop.

The Soapbox Children's Theatre

Plymouth

Storytelling shows and imaginative theatre for young children, tucked inside Devonport Park.

CaféFree parkingGift shopParty rooms+1 more

The Stay & Play Hub

Plymouth

Soft play, messy play and glow sessions in Plymouth, with superhero and princess visits you can book by the half hour.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredIndoor playParty rooms+1 more

The Weld Space

Plymouth

Learn to weld properly, from a one-day taster to a two-day course, in a working studio near Plymouth's Barbican.

Bike parking

The Woolwell Centre

Plymouth

An events space in Plymouth with swing and jazz nights, tribute acts and family entertainment like Halloween parties, plus a café and baby weighing clinic.

Allergy awareCaféFood on siteToilets+1 more

TimberVault

Plymouth · ages 8+

Escape rooms, axe throwing and quiz nights under one roof, built more for over-tens and adults than for little kids.

Group bookingsParty rooms

Tinside Lido

Plymouth

An outdoor saltwater lido on Plymouth Hoe, with sea views and birthday parties running through the summer.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyLockers+1 more

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

Totnes · ages 1-15

Hands-on animal petting, feeding and even stroking an eagle owl's feathers, on solid paths you can wander at your own pace.

Allergy awareCaféPublic transport nearbyVegetarian options

Twist Board Game Cafe Bar

Plymouth · ages 0-18

Board game café bar with over 600 games to play through, plus pizzas and milkshakes if you'd rather just eat.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBooking requiredDog friendly+6 more

Valiant Soldier

Buckfastleigh

A step back into a Victorian pub frozen in time, with a virtual reality tour and local history exhibits in Buckfastleigh.

Gift shopGroup bookings