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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Plymouth
Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Plymouth: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.
11 places 1 free to visit
from £42.50Bounty & Hope
Plymouth · ages 8+
Sail an authentic replica of the boat from Channel 4's Mutiny, with wild swimming, paddleboarding and overnight camping trips for ages 8 and up.
Free parking
from £3.50Cawsand Ferry
Plymouth · ages 3+
A half-hour scenic ferry hop across to Cawsand's beach, rock pools and village lanes.
CaféDog friendlyToilets
from £79Dartmouth Boat Hire
Dartmouth
Take the wheel yourself and pilot a self-drive boat up the River Dart to Dittisham, no licence needed.
Dartmouth Lower Ferry
Dartmouth
A short chug across the Dart between Dartmouth and Kingswear, with the naval college and castle sliding past as you go.
from £24Dartmouth Steam Railway - (Paignton, Station)
Paignton · ages 3-15
A vintage steam train ride through an enchanted forest lit up for the Train of Lights, with river cruises also on offer.
Booking requiredCaféDog friendlyGift shop+1 more
from £5Greenway & 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
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.
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
Plymouth
Plymouth
The mainline station itself, with step-free platforms, a 24-hour car park and trains running most of the day.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingFree parking+6 more
FreeRoyal 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
from £15South 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
Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in Plymouth
Are any of them free?
Yes, Royal William Yard is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £3.50 at Cawsand Ferry. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find steam railways & boat trips in Plymouth, Dartmouth, Paignton and Looe. Every place we list is in or around Plymouth, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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