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Illuminate Plymouth 2019 – Mayflower 400 light festival

An event firmly on our winter bucket list is Illuminate Plymouth 2019, which is happening at the end of November. This incredible festival of light takes place in Royal William Yard on Plymouth’s waterfront and marks the beginning of the international Mayflower 400 commemorations. More on that in a minute. Here’s why you need to …

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National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth – a visit to the UK’s largest aquarium

It’s not often I get a chance to take my big girl out for a mummy/daughter day. But this half term we managed it thanks to a day out arranged by Devon’s Top Attractions. Our destination was the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, which holds the rather impressive title of being the UK’s largest aquarium. …

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7 outdoor children’s activities at Saltram

Some days you just need to get outdoors and breathe. With the winter just around the corner I’m becoming more conscious of the fact there will be less opportunities to do this as shorter, wetter and windier days set in. In an attempt to soak up every last drop of sunshine I’ve been doing lots …

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A visit to the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

If your idea of a serious fish tank is something you’ve seen in your local pet shop you would be blown away by the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth. Our visit the the National Marine Aquarium We visited the UK’s largest aquarium on a damp and windy day during our 2015 Devon holiday. We were so enthusiastic to …

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