Make life an adventure

Welcome to Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City, where the city meets the sea and adventure is always within reach

  1. Seafest Cookery Theatre
    Plymouth is renowned for its spectacular event schedule. Come for the South West's largest food festival, watch unforgettable fireworks or listen to incredible live music. Whatever you're into, there's something in Plymouth for you to enjoy.
  2. The format is simple: successfully grab the flag and you're through to the next round, fail to grab it and you're out. However, it's not as easy as it sounds.
    1. Where to eat and drink in Plymouth
    2. Welcome to the Visit Plymouth blog, where you'll find the latest inspiration and ideas on your trip to Britain's Ocean City.
    3. Beach
      Everyone wants something different from a beach, be it peace and quiet, water sports or family fun. Plymouth is surrounded by golden sandy beaches recognised for being some of the best in the UK which are perfect for rockpooling, swimming and surfing.
    4. National Marine Aquarium
      Discover the iconic attractions of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City.
    5. Stay in Plymouth
    6. Plymouth Trails App Phone
      The Plymouth Trails app uses real-time maps to guide your around the city. Each stop contains a mix of text, images and videos to enrich your journey!

    Plymouth
    Britain's Ocean City


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    Explore the Barbican, take a dip or relive Plymouth’s historic past - go on!

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    Red Bull Up The Mast

    Red Bull Up The Mast

    The format is simple: successfully grab the flag and you're through to the next round, fail to grab it and you're out.…

    Bonfire Night

    Bonfire Night

    Openings

    Season

    5th November 2026
    City Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On

    City Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On

    Openings

    Season

    12th November 2026
    Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on

    Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on

    Openings

    Season

    14th November 2026
    Plymouth Gin

    Plymouth Gin

    The Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest working gin distillery in England. The building dates back to the early 1400’s and where the Mayflower Fathers are said to have spent their last night before setting sail in the Mayflower to the New World.

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