Rope Walk, Coxside, PL4 0LF. Tel: 01752 220084
Europe's Deepest, UK's Biggest, Britain's Best Aquarium. Take the plunge beneath the waves and enter an alien world. Your journey starts here at the National Marine Aquarium, where towering reefs and teeming coral seas are home to awe-inspiring creatures of the deep. It's an experience guaranteed to open your eyes and change the way you look at the sea forever.

Tel: 01752 30 70 45
Built in 1935, Tinside is the finest seaside art deco lido in the country. Restored to its original state in 2003, Tinside offers a unique visitor experience, combining heritage with leisure and fun for the whole family. Tinside Lido is located below the Hoe at sea level. Parking is limited, meters are available along Hoe Road, as is disabled parking. The nearest public car park is located 10 minutes walk away. There is however a drop-off point on Hoe Road - simply follow the signs for Plymouth Dome. There is a Park and Ride service from Milehouse (near Home Park) which also calls at the Railway Station, Barbican and Plymouth city centre (short walk from Royal Parade).

Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF. Tel: 0845 146 1460
Listed are just a few of the very high caliber performers that play the Pavilions. Daniel O'Donnell, Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson, Spirit of the Dance, Ten Tors Orchestra, Keane, Jazz Jamaica, Razorlight, Mozart - A Celebration of 250 Years, An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Betfred Premier League Snooker, The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb, David Essex, Pink.

Royal Parade, PL1 2TR. Tel: 01752 267222
A small sample of the high class productions put on by the Theatre Royal. Grease, Watership Down, Pool, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, There's no place like home, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Glyndebourne On Tour, Monsieur Ibrahim, Mad Forest, Long Time Dead, White Christmas, Kaahini, The Vagina Monologues, Vertigo, Rambert Dance Company, Igloo Hullabaloo, Desperate Acts, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. For forthcoming shows follow the link.

Tamerton Foliot Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DS. Tel: 01752 782415
The West Country's largest indoor play centre. Active safe play for children 12 years and younger. Themed rooms, toddler and parent sessions, after school activities, parties and much more ............

Castle Street, Plymouth. Tel: 01752 267131
The Barbican Theatre excels at enabling people to find a pathway to engage with and enjoy the arts in a friendly and supportive environment. It is experienced in providing a high quality arts provision which is constantly evolving in response to the needs and involvement of it's audiences.

Drake Circus, Plymouth. Tel: 01752 304774
With natural history, human history, art and maritime displays, plus regular events such as talks, concerts and holiday workshops for families - there's something for everyone. Admission is free and our friendly Visitor Services staff are always on hand to help with any enquiries you may have.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Bank Holiday Mondays 10am to 5pm

32 New Street, The Barbican. Tel: 01752 304774
On Plymouth's historic Barbican, you'll find an ancient doorway that takes you back in time to Drake's Plymouth. Down panelled hallways and up spiral stairs, you will find yourself in the furnished home of an Elizabethan merchant or sea captain. Mind your head on the low ceilings and feel the creaking oak of the sloping floors as you explore the Elizabethan House. During 2006, you will be able to witness the creation of an Elizabethan kitchen and garden.
Opening Hours: (4 April - end of September inclusive)
Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Bank Holiday Mondays - 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Admission prices. Please call 01752 304 774

St Andrew Street, The Barbican. Tel: 01752 304774
A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets - the Merchant's House is Plymouth's largest and finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer William Parker, a friend of Sir Francis Drake. Climb the winding stairs and you will find the Merchant's House packed with Plymouth's history, a variety of old curiosities and everyday items.
Opening Hours: (27 May - end of September inclusive)
Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Bank Holiday Mondays - 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Admission prices. Please call 01752 304 774

Plymouth Hoe. Tel: 01752 603300
Plymouth's most famous landmark and one of the world's most famous lighthouses. Now situated on Plymouth Hoe were it was rebuilt in the late 1800's after being moved from its original siting on the Eddystone rocks.
Opening Hours:
10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UH. Tel: 01752 333500
Magnificent Georgian house with Adam interiors, gardens and landscaped parkland. Saltram stands high above the River Plym in a rolling and wooded landscaped park that now provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. The house, with its magnificent decoration and original contents, was largely created between the 1740s and 1820s by three generations of the Parker family. It features some of Robert Adam's finest rooms, exquisite plasterwork ceilings, original Chinese wallpapers and an exceptional collection of paintings, including many by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Angelica Kauffmann. The gardens are predominantly 19th-century and contain an Orangery and several follies, as well as beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees.
Opening Hours:
For opening times and admission charges please call 01752 333503

Only a short drive from Plymouth.
Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from puffins and penguins to fur seals and wading birds. There are reconstructed beaches, cliff-faces and an estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows birds to fly free over the heads of visitors. Special acrylic tunnels give clear views of the birds and mammals underwater.

Only a short drive from Plymouth.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is one of Britain 's leading zoos. Founded in 1923, it has evolved into a leading conservation, education and scientific charity. As well as a major visitor attraction with animals from all over the world, Paignton Zoo supports vital research and conservation work at home and abroad.

Near Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JL. Tel: 01822 832766
An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. Here in the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again.
Opening Hours:
Please call 01822 832 766