Ideas for
Outings with Children
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Many places offer
reduced rates for parties and out of season visits. Telephone
numbers are given (where available) and it is advisable to check current
opening times and admission charges before setting out, either with the attraction or
using the Website links provided. National Trust historic houses do not admit dogs (except
Guide Dogs), prams, pushchairs or backpack baby carriers
(although some offer the loan of front-sling baby carriers).
There are also
many walks, nature trails, coastal footpaths, woods and forests which can be explored free
of charge. Within Plymouth itself,
there is a car park at the Tamar Bridge, which enjoys wonderful views up and down the
river, including Brunel’s magnificent railway bridge and the Tamar road bridge;
information on the road bridge is available from the Bridge office at the car park.
The Evening Herald and Radio Devon regularly
give information on the movement of Royal Naval ships into
and out of the Dockyard. This gives the opportunity to go to vantage
points like the Hoe, Mount Edgcumbe and
Devil's Point to watch the ships.
The
English Tourism Council has provided a National Information Hotline with visitor
information for tourists seven days a week from 10 am to 8 pm, charged at a standard rate
on 0870 241 5659.
