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Looking for some fun activities to enjoy in Plymouth with your family during the February half-term break? You’re in luck, because there's lots to offer for visitors of all ages and interests.
Here are some of our top picks for things to do in Plymouth this February half-term.
Indoor attractions
The Box
Head to Plymouth's award-winning museum, The Box, this half term. Admire the fascinating artefacts and exhibits that tell the stunning story of Plymouth's past at the free-to-enter museum. Current exhibitions at the museum include Planet Ocean which explores our connection to the ocean, John Lyons: Carnivalesque, Osman Yousefzada: When will we be good enough? and Windrush in the South West while family-friendly workshops run throughout the holidays include Family-Fun: Wings and Wonderful Things where you can build your own bird puppets and masks.
Continue Arcades
Get your game on at Continue Arcades in Plymouth city centre this half term. Enjoy unlimited play across more than 40 arcade machines, retro consoles and mulitplayer stations, taking you on a journey through gaming history. Simply pay on entry and enjoy endless gaming fun.
Mayflower Museum
Explore the history of the famous Mayflower ship at the Mayflower Museum on the Barbican. Take a journey through the years as you make your way across three floors experiencing history, encounters, exploration, impacts, plus commemoration and legacies of the ship and its sailors.
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Take in a show at the Theatre Royal Plymouth this half-term. There's plenty of shows to look forward to throughout the half term including Lynn Faces, while there are concerts like Radio Gaga, TaylorMania and FastLove to look forward to during the holiday.
Plymouth Pavilions
Experience a night of magical music at Plymouth Pavilions where Rock Orchestra by Candlelight comes to the city on Tuesday 18 February. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists in the world.
Cineworld Plymouth
Experience the latest family-friendly films at Cineworld Plymouth during the half term holidays. The state-of-the-art cinema is impossible to miss at Drake Circus, The Barcode and is home to 12 screens which include IMAX and 4DX technology. There's plenty of films on show every day, meaning it's a great family day out should you visit on a rainy day.
Get outdoors
The Barbican
Explore one of Plymouth's most historic areas at The Barbican. The cobbled streets hold many stories of Plymouth's fascinating past and are lined with restaurants, cafes and iconic attractions to explore on your visit.
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Take a trip across the water to South East Cornwall and explore the fascinating gardens of Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park . Make your way up the hill to the iconic house built in 1500 and admire the stunning views back across to Plymouth. The gardens are a haven of history and provide a great day out for all of the family.
Saltram House
Get outdoors this holiday season at the serene landscapes of Saltram House. A tranquil garden plus historic parkland are waiting to be explored at the picturesque National Trust venue. There's also plenty of family-friendly workshops to look forward to during the half term, including the opportunity to create your very own handprint hedgehog in one of the many workshops throughout the week.
Explore the 500 acres of parkland which is home to farmland, beaches, different habitats an estuary and so much more within the stunning environment.
Plymouth Trails
Explore Plymouth during half term in a new way with the Plymouth Trails app. It's free to download from the App Store or Google Play, where you can embark on a number of trails that give you an in-depth tour of the city.
Ocean Squad with the Ocean Conservation Trust
Join up with the Ocean Conservation Trust for a half term of fun experiences, inspirational learning and building new friendships with other likeminded young people. Providing opportunities for children and teens age 5-15 years, with an in-depth experience, exposing and connecting them to their local marine environment. Participants will take part in a range of seasonal activities. From behind the scenes tours of the National Marine Aquarium, fun games and workshops, to dissections and preparing food for Aquarium animals, as well as snorkelling, virtual reality and rockpooling.
Eating out
Plymouth offers plenty of family-friendly dining options during the holidays. Seafood lovers can indulge in freshly-caught delights at The Boathouse, located near the Mayflower Steps on The Barbican. This restaurant is renowned for its vibrant flavors, celebrating the best local seafood catches from around the region.
For a meal with a view, The News Cafe at Royal William Yard is a fantastic choice. Overlooking the water, this welcoming venue boasts a diverse menu with plenty of delicious options to satisfy hungry appetites during the holiday season.
In Plymouth city centre, Las Iguanas is a popular destination among families. Located at Drake Circus The Barcode, it offers a taste of Latin America with unique flavour blends and inspiring recipes from Brazil, Mexico, and other South American countries.
Discover the full range of family-friendly restaurants in Plymouth.
Admire animals
National Marine Aquarium
Rain or shine there is plenty to explore and entertain at the National Marine Aquarium this half term. Home to over 200,000 underwater species, the Aquarium is hosting events throughout the half-term including Quiet at The Aquarium and Sleeping with the Sharks among the experiences to enjoy.
Dartmoor Zoo
Treat the family to a trip to Dartmoor Zoo this half term. The zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals. Amomg these include the biggest variety of big cats in the South West of England such as the new addition to the zoo. Plus, if you visit on Valentine's Day at the start of half term, you get two entries for the price of one.
Pennywell Farm
Enjoy a fun-filled experience packed full of animals, hands-on activities, rides, play-time, shows and displays at Pennywell Farm near Plymouth this half term. The cute farm hosts a wide variety of activities throughout the day and has something to delight everyone from super cute piglets to tractor racing!
Visit the dedicated half term events in Plymouth page for the full directory of events and activities taking place in Plymouth this holiday season.
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