Blog (Things to do) - Visit Plymouth

Get rid of the January blues at Royal William Yard - it's wellness season, so take some time out for you. 

Spectacular events, Mayflower 400 commemorations, family attractions, brilliant shopping and more - Plymouth has so much to offer. 

Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive show in Plymouth! Whether you’d like to watch a traditional panto, hilarious comedy, enchanting children’s theatre or something especially for adults, there’s the perfect show for you.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the most expensive! Luckily, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Plymouth for free this year, so you can keep the kids entertained and get into the festive spirit without worrying about the budget.

As the nights grow longer and the temperature drops, Plymouth’s event calendar will light up with a series of sparkling events throughout November. 

This October sees the opening of Drake Circus The Barcode, Plymouth’s newest family friendly attraction! Here’s what you can look forward to when The Barcode opens. 

Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, has so much to offer families during the summer holidays, come rain or shine! 

This summer, Elmer’s Big Parade is coming to Plymouth! 

Plymouth Hoe is the place to be this Saturday, 29 June, as we celebrate and say thank you to our armed forces – from serving personnel to veterans, cadets and reservists. Here’s the top ten things not to miss…

Lord Mayor’s Day returns to Plymouth city centre, here are the top five things you won’t want to miss…

Ahoy there me hearties! Pirates Weekend Plymouth is calling all salty seadogs and landlubbers alike, to come down for a swashbuckling weekend of fun around the Barbican, Sutton Harbour and West Hoe on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.

Perfect for all the family, there’s loads of things for kids to see, do and explore! We’ve pulled together the top ten things they won’t want to miss…

Have you ever wanted to know what hides behind the walls of Mount Batten Tower? Ever wondered how Nancy Astor felt about the Suffragettes? And have you ever seen a tournament between Medieval knights? The seventh Plymouth History Festival begins on 4 May, opening the city up to satisfy your every historical curiosity.