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September 2019
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Mother of all lighthouses to get a makeover for Mayflower 40016-09-2019
Plymouth’s iconic Smeaton’s Tower is to get a new coat of paint as part of a massive work programme to the city Mayflower ready…
Year to go until Mayflower 400 commemoration in Plymouth16-09-2019
There are just 12 months to go until 16 September 2020, which marks 400 years since the Mayflower, its passengers and crew set sail on their…
Floating event pontoons for Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour13-09-2019
Sutton Harbour Group plc has applied for planning permission to install two large floating event pontoons in the harbour, along with a waterside…
Plymouth to be UK's first ever National Marine Park11-09-2019
History will be made in Plymouth when key local, regional and national partners come together to create the UK’s first ever National Marine…
Elmer’s Big Parade bows out in style09-09-2019
It’s a wrap! Elmer’s Big Parade – Devon’s biggest public art event of 2019 – is coming to an end, but the mammoth…
Win your own Elmer the Elephant while supporting St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth05-09-2019
One of Plymouth’s most loved charities is offering you the opportunity to take home your very own Elmer the Elephant.
Tens of thousands…
A new look for The West End in Plymouth City Centre02-09-2019
A bright new look has been created for the West End of Plymouth City Centre as part of a drive to attract more visitors and shoppers and create a…
August 2019
Gold posy ring from Modbury added to city’s treasure collections22-08-2019
Plymouth’s archaeology collections have been boosted by a new item of officially recorded Treasure. The gold finger ring, known as a posy…
SelStar Fireworks winners of 2019 British Firework Championships 16-08-2019
SelStar Fireworks from Chichester, West Sussex, have been crowned the best in their field, winning the 2019 British Firework Championships.<
Royal William Yard one of UK’s top unmissable experiences in new Lonely Planet book 13-08-2019
Plymouth’s Royal William Yard has been named as one of the top UK destinations in world-leading travel guide publisher, Lonely…
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to sail on zero-carbon boat from Plymouth to New York13-08-2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16, will sail from Plymouth tomorrow as she heads to New York for the forthcoming UN Climate Action…
Reducing plastics at British Firework Championships 06-08-2019
Plymouth City Council is working with key partners to reduce single-use plastics at the British Firework Championships, the city’s biggest…
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West End Carnival brings family fun to city centre this summer 06-08-2019
The West End Carnival is returning to the city centre on Saturday 31 August, as part of a joint celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Plymouth…
Plymouth plans double salute to armed forces in 202001-08-2019
Plymouth is planning two events in 2020 to celebrate the armed forces and commemorate both the 75th anniversary of VE Day and Mayflower 400…
Turtle Bay launches a new menu with more options than ever before01-08-2019
Curry Aubergine, Mr Fabulous’ Jamaican Patties, Five Alarm Chicken Curry – just some of the mouth-watering dishes you can get your…
July 2019
Royal William Yard sets the scene for sensational summer29-07-2019
From taking the plunge with an open water swimming session, to witnessing daredevil circus acts and sampling the region’s finest food and…
Plymouth chooses Mayflower 400 Town Crier26-07-2019
Plymouth has chosen a new Town Crier for the Mayflower 400 commemorative year, following a community-run competition.
John Pitt emerged…
Green Flag recognition for Central Park18-07-2019
Plymouth’s Central Park has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag.
The Green Flag Award scheme is a national body that recognises and…
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Carnival-themed mural brings colour to the West End17-07-2019
Plymouth City Centre Comapny has created a large mural in the West End of the city, with the help of four incredible street artists…
Mayflower 400 bringing a new town crier for Plymouth16-07-2019
Thirteen contestants will line up on the evening of 25 July at Plymouth Guildhall to compete for the position as Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 Town…
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Thinking outside the Box – plans to win Plymouth hearts and minds16-07-2019
The team behind Plymouth’s Box project have been outlining plans to inspire and involve the city’s residents in history and culture…
Box-supported project wins two national awards11-07-2019
A community project which has been supported by The Box has won two national awards.
Homegrown hero of storytelling returns for mammoth celebration04-07-2019
A homegrown hero of the storytelling world, who has ignited the imagination of millions worldwide with his bestselling children’s books…
Roll up, roll up! Plymouth Summer Circus is coming to town02-07-2019
Make your way to Plymouth city centre on Saturday 6 July to enjoy all the fun of the circus, for free.
The new Plymouth Summer Circus event…
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Plymouth is UK’s 2nd most Instagrammed seaside holiday destination01-07-2019
Britain has some of the world’s most beautiful coastline, and with summer underway, more and more British tourists are choosing domestic…
June 2019
Plymouth welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a Tourism Sector Deal 28-06-2019
The announcement today by the Prime Minister of a sector deal for tourism has been very positively welcomed by Destination Plymouth and its key…
Flag raising ceremony marks start of Armed Forces Week in Plymouth24-06-2019
The Armed Forces Flag was raised in Plymouth today following a ceremony at the Guildhall, marking the start of Armed Forces Week.
The flag…
Wimbledon festivities set to swing into action at Royal William Yard20-06-2019
This summer, tennis fans are invited take to the green at the Royal William Yard to catch the Wimbledon action live on the city’s only big…
Sky Arts 'Landscape Artist of the Year' coming to Plymouth Hoe19-06-2019
The search is on for the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year (LAOTY) 2019 with the second and third heats taking place on Plymouth Hoe on…
Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Cinema’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea 17-06-2019
Plymouth Arts Cinema has announced the films that will be shown this summer, at the spectacular waterside venues of Tinside Lido and Royal William…
Live brass band concerts this summer on Plymouth’s historic harbourside17-06-2019
Soundhouse Brass, Plymouth’s award-winning brass band, will be playing live concerts on the city’s historic waterfront in Sutton Harbour…
Jessica’s Armed Forces Day badge design is a winner13-06-2019
11-year-old Jessica Horton from Widewell Primary Academy has created the winning design for this year’s Plymouth Armed Forces Day badge…
Ignite - A Festival of Creativity - Industry Night13-06-2019
Thursday 13 June 2019 | 4pm to 20.30pm | Plymouth
Join us at this years Industry Night Hosted by Plymouth College of Art, University of Plymouth and…
Crowdfund for Plymouth Pride 201910-06-2019
Pride in Plymouth is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that brings people and groups together to celebrate, promote and increase the…
Summer of Fun planned for Plymouth City Centre 07-06-2019
This summer, Plymouth will have a packed programme of family friendly events thanks to a new festival of fun organised by the Plymouth City…
Plymouth awarded Plastic Free City status in recognition of fight against plastic pollution06-06-2019
Campaigners in Plymouth are celebrating as the city has been awarded Plastic Free Community status in recognition of the hard work of partners…
May 2019
Property lets at Mount Edgcumbe24-05-2019
A little piece of paradise
As part of the ongoing drive towards self-sustainability, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is pleased to announce the…
Marina makes a splash with an abundance of waterside activities22-05-2019
This summer, dive into a vibrant calendar of waterside events at Royal William Yard.
A focal point within Plymouth’s historic Royal William…
Mayflower 400 launches app for self-guided tours15-05-2019
Mayflower 400 UK have launched the Mayflower Self-Guided Tours app, an innovative and informative free app that provides users with easy to…
Future-themed fun for the whole family at Lord Mayor’s Day15-05-2019
Lord Mayor’s Day returns to the city centre on Saturday 25 May welcoming the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to the role.
This year, the…
Calling all Plymouth choirs! Mayflower 400 needs you10-05-2019
Do you lead a choir or singing group? Your group could be part of a momentous, global event on Plymouth Hoe for the Mayflower 400 commemorations…
Complete line-up for MTV Music Week Plymouth 2019 revealed 02-05-2019
MTV UK have announced the third and final round of performers for MTV Music Week Plymouth 2019.
Joining this year’s exciting and…
April 2019
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth25-04-2019
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet, featuring six local dancers, comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 June…
Geordie Shore stars coming to Plymouth for MTV Music Week25-04-2019
An impressive line-up of industry insiders has been revealed for panels taking place during MTV Music Week Plymouth, which runs from 5 to 8 June…
Plymouth to champion a sailing first as solo skipper sails back to victory24-04-2019
Asia (Joanna) Pajkowska the Polish Skipper of ‘FanFan’ a 40-ft aluminium yacht became the first Polish woman to circumnavigate the…
Squiggly Wiggly Giant Squid splashes back to Royal William Yard this summer24-04-2019
One of Royal William Yard’s largest and most famous residents is set to make a big splash again this summer, with the Squiggly Wiggly Giant…
New Jet Ski berthing now available at Sutton Harbour Marina23-04-2019
Sutton Harbour Marina has announced the installation of four new Jet Ski pods for personal watercraft berthing in the heart of Plymouth,…
Sutton Harbour footbridge has reopened19-04-2019
The Sutton Harbour pedestrian footbridge reopened on Good Friday (19 April).
The footbridge, which crosses Sutton Lock and connects the…
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Second Line Up Announcement for MTV Music Week Plymouth16-04-2019
Presenters Becca Dudley, Jack Saunders and Tinea Taylor are also announced for an unforgettable week of live music, panels and workshops Wednesday…
More acts announced for MTV Music Week Plymouth16-04-2019
Disciples, Kurupt FM and Young T & Bugsey are joining the exciting line-up for MTV Music Week Plymouth.
Running from 5 to 8 June, MTV Music…
