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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.

As it's English Tourism Week, which celebrates everything amazing there is for visitors to see, do and experience in England, we’re sharing the top ten reasons which make Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, an unmissable destination!

There’s lots of fun to be had in Britain’s Ocean City during the Easter holidays. Go on an Easter Egg hunt or a bear hunt at the Theatre Royal, get crafty or explore an underwater world! We’ve pulled together eight ways you can keep the whole family entertained over the next few weeks. 

Family blogger Rachel Bustin, who's based in Cornwall, took a day trip to the National Marine Aquarium - here's what she thought of her day out in Plymouth. 

Celebrate the most loved-up day of the year in Britain’s Ocean City! Here’s some inspiration to help you impress the apple of your eye…

Kick start the New Year with an invigorating trip to the theatre. If you were too busy to visit the panto in December then there’s still plenty of time to enjoy a trip, or see one of the many magical family-friendly productions on stage in January.  

We’ve pulled together a list of our favourite winter walks in and around Plymouth, which are suitable for the whole family. Wrap up warm and head out to enjoy those fresh December days.