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Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in Plymouth

If you're after theme park thrills close to home, Plymouth itself doesn't have one, so the trip's out to Crealy Theme Park & Resort near Exeter. It's a proper longer drive, but there's a full day of rides waiting, plus parking, toilets, a cafe and a gift shop on site, and it's free to plan around since booking's required rather than an entry fee catching you out. Crealy's the one to weigh up against a day at the coast or a closer soft play, since it doesn't have a dedicated soft play area, so it suits kids who are ready for proper rides rather than toddlers wanting somewhere padded to crawl about. Sort your tickets ahead of time, pack for a full day, and treat the distance as part of the outing rather than a reason to skip it.

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