The National Marine Aquarium is prominent attraction of the city, located in Sutton Harbor, adjacent to the Barbican fish market. It was established in 1998 and is the largest aquarium in U.K. located in Sutton Harbor, adjacent to the Barbican fish market.

This institution is devoted towards charitable works of research, conservation and education. The aquarium is divided into 4 zones: British Coasts, Blue Planet, Atlantic Ocean & Plymouth Sound. The Plymouth Sound features rays, sea stars, lobsters and an octopus. The Atlantic Ocean features Japanese sea nettles, moon jellies, Upside-down jellyfish, grey nurse shark, tarpon and many more. The Blue Planet houses longhorn cowfish, Giant Pacific Octopus, lionfish, seahorses etc.

AQUARIUM (Source: Markles55)

Review by a guest:

Went with a group of friends while visiting Plymouth and was very surprised by the size of the place when inside. Two massive tanks depicting life in the atlantic and pacific ocean. Had discount tickets from the Premier Inn Sutton Harbour where we were staying which was a very good deal. Lots of different fish and things to do. Would reccomend this if you have children and are looking for something to do on the weekends or if you are visiting plymouth in the holidays

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Review by another guest:

Love it - we go regularly when visiting family in Devon. Big tanks are great, esp the sand tigers, staff are generally knowledgable. Not much that is hands on - but lovely for staring. Get there as early as you can to have the place to yourself - & to get your money's worth (it ain't cheap)

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Lion-Fish (Source: Perry French)

Address: Rope Walk, Coxside  Plymouth PL4 0LF, United Kingdom

Contact no: 01752 600 301

Getting here: Bus nos. 315, 330, 404, 406, 500, 501 & 504 are available from Bay 11 Station.

Opening timings: Daily from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

Admission fees: $17

The Plymouth Hoe is an ideal to visit. Your kids would have ample options to enjoy. The Hoe, as locally popular is an open public arcade, spread across the coastal city of Plymouth. This public zone is adjacen to the limestone cliffs and renders a panaromic view of Drake's Island and Plymouth Sound.

The statue of Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth Hoe (Source: pandrcutts)

The Wheel of Plymouth is a major attraction of this region. Your kids are surely going to love this. 

Review by a guest:

On a nice day the view is pretty amazing. There is also a big wheel to spin around on if thats your thing!

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The Plymouth Wheel. Nikon D3100. DSC_0369 (Source: bobchin1941)

Address: 14 Athenaeum Street  Plymouth PL1 2RH, United Kingdom

Contact no: 01752 661895

Getting here: Ferries are available from Roscoff & Santander

Opening timings: Sun-Thur; From 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. Fri-Sat; From 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Admission fees: $12 for adults & $7 for kids

The Clay Art is another kids-friendly attraction, which your kids would love to visit. It is the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, lcoated at Barbican. It's a fun place, where your kids can go and show their creative talents. The guests are allowed to design paintings on blank ceramics. The ceramics are then glazed by the Studio and are returned back to the guests on request.

Created by Alex (Age 8) (Source: MrsGooding)

Review by a guest:

An odd shop. Not classy or practical ceramics but a simple carefully selected series of everyday blank invited clay items which mostly children are allowed to decorate in their own way, which are then glazed and fired by the shop, producing it is hoped an acceptable or impressive piece to be treasured for ever. 

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Created by Alex (age 8) (Source: MrsGooding)

Address: 57 Southside Street  Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LA, United Kingdom

Contact no: 01752 665 565

Getting here: Bus nos. 315, 330, 404, 406, 500, 501 & 504 are available from Bay 11 Station.

Opening timings: Tue-Fri; From 10 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Sat; From 10 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Sun; From 12 p.m. till 4:30 p.m.

Admission fees: $31 per child