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Pirates Weekend is sailing back into Plymouth – so grab your Jolly Roger, dust off your eye patch, and get ready for a swashbuckling weekend of high-seas adventure and family fun.
Join the action across the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, West Hoe Park, Royal William Yard and along the waterfront, with events happening at Southside Street, Quay Square, West Pier, The Parade, Commercial Wharf, West Hoe Park and Royal William Yard. There's something for every budding buccaneer!
When is it?
Pirates Weekend returns to Plymouth on the weekend of 17 and 18 May.
What’s On?
There's plenty of swashbuckling fun to be had at Pirates Weekend in Plymouth. The weekend will be full of pirate-themed fun where the streets come alive with an array of talented performers and entertainment including pirate storytelling, demonstrations of cannon and musket firing, mermaid encounters, stilt walkers, arts and crafts activities, face painting and appearances from lovable rogue, Captain Jack.
Check out the full entertainment schedule
Will there be live music?
Yes! You can enjoy lively sea shanties performed by talented local bands, featuring a blend of traditional shanties, folk tunes, and original songs at various spots along the waterfront.
Check out the full sea shanty programme programme
Jeremiah's Journey Pirate Fun Run
Register for the Plymouth Pirate Fun Run taking place on 19 May starting at 10.30am in the Barbican. Be part of the UK’s first pirate fun run in aid of bereavement support charity, Jeremiah’s Journey. The Plymouth Pirate Fun Run will see hundreds of people dressed as pirates take to the city’s historic waterfront as they walk or run on the 3k route.
Register for the Jeremiah's Journey Pirate Fun Run.
Treasure Trail
Follow the Pirate Trail sponsored by Hays Travel, over Pirates Weekend, to discover clues to Cap’n Jack’s twelve missing crew members.
Pick up your free trail map included in the Pirates Weekend entertainment leaflet, available Saturday 17 & 18 May from the Tourist Information Centre and return your completed clues to claim your prize.
Can I wear fancy dress?
Fancy dress is highly encouraged for plymouth pirates Weekend. The historic streets will be packed full of people wearing fancy dress. Bring your best pirate outfit and you can even win a prize in the return of the Best Dressed Pirate Competition. Simply take a picture of yourselves at Plymouth Pirates Weekend wearing your best dress pirate costume to be in with a chance of winning gift voucher prizes!
Find out more about the Best Dressed Pirate Competition.
Are there local traders?
Visit the exhibitors at Pirates Weekend in Plymouth and immerse yourself in a world of adventure, excitement and learning!
Discover a treasure trove of unique goods, from handcrafted pirate-themed trinkets to gifts fit for a buccaneer, plus, learn more about Plymouth's part in maritime history and conservation.
Is the shuttle bus running?
The Aaargh and Ride Shuttle Bus will be running throughout the weekend.
The double decker shuttle bus is wheelchair friendly and is free of charger for users. The complimentary service, (numbered 25P) will run on a 45 minute loop, beginning at the Royal William Yard, stopping at Union Street Post Office, Connexions, Royal Parade, Batter Street/Vauxhall Street, Lambhay Hill, The Belvedere, West Hoe Post Office and back to the Royal William Yard. View the route and the timetable for the Aaargh and Ride Shuttle Bus.
Further travel information for Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Access information
Pirates Weekend is a very popular event so it can get very busy. If you prefer to visit when there are fewer people around then we’d recommend aiming to be there for the first hour of the day, between 10am and 11am, when it’s quieter.
If you find yourself needing any help on the day, pop into the Barbican Tourist Information Centre or look out for the stewards wearing high-viz jackets as they’ll be happy to help.
View access information for Plymouth Pirates Weekend
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