Ocean City Sights 2026

Our fantastic Ocean City Sights hop on/hop off bus will be running through the summer.

The open top bus is a fantastic way to see the beautiful sights around the Barbican and the Hoe and beyond.

You can find the timetable here 25 - City Centre to Plymouth Hoe, via Barbican and West Hoe | Plymouth Bus

Prices are as follows:

Adult - £5

Child - £3.70

Family - £10

Looking for things to do or places to visit this summer? Then check out our top 25 family friendly attractions in Plymouth, all accessible via the Ocean City Sights bus stops!

• The Box – Plymouth’s award‑winning museum, art gallery & heritage centre, great for all ages
• National Marine Aquarium – the UK’s largest aquarium, with sharks, rays & interactive zones 
• Plymouth Hoe & Smeaton’s Tower – open-air space, climbable lighthouse, stunning panoramas 
• Tinside Lido – iconic Art‑Deco tidal pool on the Hoe, perfect for cooling off
• Barbican & Sutton Harbour – historic cobbled streets, shops, eateries & waterfront ambience 
• Mayflower Steps & Museum – where the Pilgrims began their journey & an engaging four‑floor museum 
• Royal Citadel – 17th‑century fortress with guided tours and views of Plymouth Sound 
• West Hoe Park & Miniature Railway – kid-friendly rides and parkland near the Hoe
• Theatre Royal Plymouth – hosting musicals, drama, ballet, plus family workshops
• Barbican Theatre – intimate 140‑seat theatre with family-friendly shows
• Plymouth Arts Cinema – independent cinema with family-friendly screenings
• Clay Art Pottery Studio – family pottery-painting sessions in the Barbican
• Drake Circus Shopping Centre – shopping, restaurants, and occasional pop-up events
• Tenpin Bowling (Barbican) – bowling lanes, arcade games, and pool tables
• Plymouth VR Centre – virtual reality adventures indoors
• Mayflower Heritage Trail – walking route connecting key historic sites
• Royal William Yard – revitalised waterside hub with eateries, events & seafront walks
• Boat Trips from the Barbican – scenic cruises, including to Cawsand or Drake’s Island
• Vue Cinema - check out all the latest blockbusters
• The Barcode - From Cineworld, indoor crazy golf and a number of restaurants, this place has everything!
• Plymouth Gin Distillery - take a tour of the oldest working gin distellary in England
• Frankfort Gate Market – small local market with crafts and food stalls (great on market days)
• Plymouth Guildhall – historic 19th-century Gothic Revival building, sometimes open for events
• Sutton Harbour Marina – feed the swans, spot boats and enjoy ice cream by the waterfront
• Fish and Chips - some of the best fish and chips can be found on the Barbican - take your pick from a number of different options!