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August 2020
New dates announced for Mayflower 400 cultural programme13-08-2020
Mayflower 400, the anniversary commemorating the historic sailing of the Mayflower ship to America four hundred years ago, has announced new…
Woodland themed adventure golf course opens near Plymouth06-08-2020
China Fleet Country Club in Saltash has opened a woodland-themed outdoor adventure golf course.
Filled with amazing wooden carved features,
Cornish museum reopens for unique private visits03-08-2020
After almost 5 months of closure, Bodmin Keep Army Museum will be reopening it doors to the public from 12 August on Wednesdays, Thursdays…
July 2020
New dates confirmed for touring Mayflower 400 exhibition 31-07-2020
Dates have been confirmed for The Box's first touring exhibition, Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America. It will be at…
A new direction for beautiful award-winning Pentillie Castle as it re-opens29-07-2020
Cornwall’s Pentillie Castle has re-opened its doors under a new guise on July 4, 2020, as one of the West Country’s most lovely and…
Opening date of Plymouth's new museum, The Box, revealed29-07-2020
One of Plymouth's most transformational projects has announced its new autumn launch date.
Having postponed its original May 2020 opening due…
Plymouth Boat Trips launches new modern boat for the Cawsand ferry route28-07-2020
Plymouth Boat Trips has introduced a new, modern vessel to service the famous Cawsand Ferry route. The Plymouth Princess will carry passengers…
Dartmoor Zoo plans opening of brand new Reptile and Bug House23-07-2020
The brand new Reptile and Bug House at Dartmoor Zoo will open this Saturday 25 July.
After months of hard work, the new room provides far more…
Trailblazing Plymouth Art Weekender storms ahead for 2020 event23-07-2020
Proving that out of adversity comes creativity, the team behind the trailblazing Plymouth Art Weekender and Visual Arts Plymouth are striding ahead…
New app set to take you on a journey through Plymouth’s past20-07-2020
A brand new app featuring self-guided walking trails throughout Plymouth is now available to download, giving visitors and locals alike the…
Plymouth Arts Cinema sets date for reopening17-07-2020
Plymouth Arts Cinema (PAC) has released its plans to reopen on Saturday 26 September, following months of closure due to the Covid-19…
Restaurants at Royal William Yard are back in business13-07-2020
Restaurants, cafes and bars have now reopened at Plymouth's Royal William Yard – and they are making it easy for visitors to…
Dartmoor Zoo welcomes new arrivals thanks to support from the public02-07-2020
We are delighted to announce that we have welcomed three new male geladas to Dartmoor Zoo for the very first time.
The three males, Bruno (aged…
June 2020
Line up and new dates revealed for the next British Art Show29-06-2020
The country’s top contemporary artists to exhibit at four city venues in 2021
The curators of the UK’s biggest touring contemporary…
New family friendly trail making Plymouth playful26-06-2020
A family fun ‘Safari’, a high street story-trail, is coming to Plymouth city centre to help spread joy, support the NHS and give…
Dartmoor Zoo set to reopen19-06-2020
Dartmoor Zoo will open its gates to the general public on Wednesday 8th July for the first time since its closure three months ago.
As a small way…
What to expect travelling in and around Plymouth11-06-2020
People who travel in and out of the city centre will notice a few key changes as public transport services continue to adapt to measures brought in…
Drive-In Cinemas head to Plymouth11-06-2020
Plymouth to get its own Drive-In cinema this July
Plymouth is set to welcome its own drive-in cinema this July. You will need to head to…
Drake Circus confirms plans for reopening09-06-2020
To help maintain social distancing, the Drake Circus team will be limiting the number of visitors to the centre to make sure that everyone can…
Plymouth goes large in 2021 with impressive event programme09-06-2020
Plymouth is bouncing back in 2021 with fresh plans for a year of events and activities starting from the exact date the Mayflower ship set sail 400…
Exploring the ocean in Britain’s Ocean City05-06-2020
Partners across Plymouth are marking World Oceans Day 2020 on Monday 8 June.
While usually World Oceans Day would be marked by hundreds of…
May 2020
Shoppers begin return to city centre26-05-2020
Shoppers and visitors are returning to Plymouth City Centre following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
The Plymouth City Centre Company is…
The Box selects local musicians for ‘Plymouth After Dark’ commissions26-05-2020
The Box is excited to announce that Andy Quick, Grace Lightman, Kate Ferguson and WestFordNeedles have been selected for its ‘A week in the…
Mayflower 400 launches new ‘My Mayflower’ featuring Mayflower II footage in the first of two new digital series'20-05-2020
Mayflower400 is bringing on stream two new digital series of online programmes in the build-up to the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the…
The Box to mark original opening weekend with special digital programme15-05-2020
The Box will spend this weekend sharing a series of insights across its digital platforms to mark its original opening date.
The city’s…
Tom Jones' Plymouth concert postponed until 202107-05-2020
Global superstar Sir Tom Jones has announced that his ‘A Celebration’ tour, which was due to take place this summer, has been…
The Box launches new music commissions in response to Covid-1901-05-2020
The Box has announced four music commissions of £500 each as part of its response to the ongoing health crisis.
‘A week in…
April 2020
Yoga at the Aquarium’ Facebook Live 30-04-2020
National Marine Aquarium to host Ashtanga Yoga online on 5th May at 6pm
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA), which is run by the Ocean…
Celebrate VE Day 75 at home in Plymouth29-04-2020
Join people across Plymouth to celebrate VE Day 75 from the safety of your own home.
VE Day 75 takes place on Friday 8 May – which is…
Shop 4 Plymouth: New online marketplace links you with local retailers 24-04-2020
Shop local, support independent retailers and buy everything you need – from food and drink to gifts from the safety of your home.
A new…
Share your historical images of Plymouth for virtual history festival20-04-2020
Can you help shed light on Plymouth's past using information and images you have at home?
Throughout May, local history enthusiasts would…
New brewery opens in Plymouth offering free beer for key workers06-04-2020
An entrepreneurial microbrewery in Plymouth has bucked the trend to begin business this month, becoming the first company to move into Royal…
March 2020
Reach plc supports the local business community with #ThereWithYou initiative27-03-2020
The UK’s biggest commercial national and regional news publisher today launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the UK's local…
Latest statement by the Prime Minister on COVID-1924-03-2020
The Prime Minister addressed the nation this evening (Monday 23 March), where he outlined further measures the Government is taking to tackle the…
Update about Tourist Information Centre and Mayflower Museum20-03-2020
In line with the latest government guidance about avoiding unnecessary social interactions due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have decided to close…
Travel changes and transport information20-03-2020
Plymouth Citybus
With the announcement of schools closing, Plymouth Citybus will be moving to Saturday service levels…
Two thirds of Devon's Top Attractions currently open for business20-03-2020
Despite ongoing Coronavirus concerns, two thirds of the 35 members of ‘Devon’s Top Attractions’ (the Devon Association of…
Latest update about the Mayflower 400 Plymouth programme19-03-2020
Statement from Mayflower 400:
In light of the latest UK Government information and guidance regarding coronavirus, we are currently in contact with…
The Box opening postponed due to coronavirus19-03-2020
Statement from The Box:
In recent weeks we’ve been monitoring the fast changing health situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and…
Update about major events in Plymouth19-03-2020
In light of the most recent government guidance about mass gatherings due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Waterfront…
The Box reveals its figurehead flotilla10-03-2020
The Box unveiled its impressive collection of 19th century ship’s figureheads for the first time today.
The covers that have been hiding…
Talented violinist Maria Włoszczowska performs Sibelius with Plymouth Symphony Orchestra06-03-2020
Photocredit: Olena Tokar
Talented violinist Maria Włoszczowska performs Sibelius with the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra.
Join the Plymouth…
Scratchworks Theatre Company to premiere Hags at Barbican Theatre06-03-2020
Featured on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, Scratchworks, who are Barbican Theatre Thrive Associates, returns to Plymouth with the next…
Dive into week of fun at Mayflower Ocean Festival05-03-2020
Plymouth’s waterfront will become a hive of activity for one jam-packed week this May, as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations.
The…
Plymouth’s ambitious plans to become carbon neutral ocean playground 03-03-2020
Plymouth’s new Visitor Plan for 2020 - 2030 has set out a number of ambitious goals for the city, including becoming one of the UK’s…
Help shape the future of Mount Batten Watersports Centre 02-03-2020
Plymouth City Council is asking residents to share their views and experiences of the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre (MBWC) in an…
February 2020
The Box to launch ballot for its ‘Plymouth Preview’28-02-2020
The ballot for The Box’s ‘Plymouth Preview’ weekend will open at 9am on Monday (2 March).
The preview weekend will take…
Businesses vote yes for Plymouth City Centre BID28-02-2020
Businesses have voted overwhelmingly for the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to carry on its work for another five years…
Mammoth moment for Plymouth27-02-2020
The star attraction at The Box Plymouth, a fully assembled woolly mammoth, has now been revealed. The Box is Plymouth's new museum and…
What links pirates, passports and the pill?26-02-2020
Pirates, passports and the pill - what’s the connection between them all? They all have a link with Plymouth and they all feature in…
