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December 2024
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Theatre Royal Plymouth recognised in prestigous national awards06-12-2024
Two Theatre Royal Plymouth co-productions, The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada have recieved ten nominations collectively for the…
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Festive cheer arrives at Drake Circus this weekend06-12-2024
Drake Circus and The Barcode has revealed its Christmas activity for this year, with a whole host of Christmas characters set to visit the centre…
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RUCKUS Music Festival coming to Plymouth 202506-12-2024
RUCKUS 25 music festival has launched and will take place on Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July 2025 at the Plymouth Albion RFC stadium. This…
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Get ready for this year's Theatre Royal Plymouth Pantomime arriving next week!05-12-2024
Next week, Theatre Royal Plymouth’s magical family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will open, running from 13 D
November 2024
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Stairway to Devon undergoes upgrade28-11-2024
An iconic staircase beside the water in Plymouth is to undergo a renovation over the winter months.
The award-winning* 'Stairway to…
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Ho! Ho! Hoe! There’s not long to go for this year’s Santa Fun Run26-11-2024
With just under two weeks to go, the excitement is building for this year’s Plymouth Santa Fun Run. Organised by Saltram Rotary, and…
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The popular Plymouth Christmas Market returns to the Piazza25-11-2024
Head to the Plymouth Christmas Market, on the Piazza, Armada Way, from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 15 December for all the festive sights,…
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Plymouth’s tourism businesses shine at Devon Tourism Awards 202422-11-2024
Plymouth celebrated its thriving tourism and hospitality industry on Thursday 21 November, at the Devon Tourism Awards. Several Plymouth…
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Plymouth's Barbican puts on record-breaking dazzling display19-11-2024
On Saturday (16 November) over 14,000 people, the highest figure ever, watched the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-On, illuminating the…
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The Box reveals its 2025 exhibition programme19-11-2024
Plymouth's award-winning musuem, The Box, has announced its 2025 exhibition programme which will bring a series of national and…
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Plymouth Community Hero chosen to switch on this year’s Barbican Christmas Lights13-11-2024
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, organisers of the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On, is delighted to announce that this year’s…
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2025 headliners announced for TK Maxx presents Plymouth Summer Sessions08-11-2024
Today, Live Nation and renowned live music promoter Cuffe & Taylor have revealed the first headliners for TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer…
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New exhibition brings exciting solo artist to The Box06-11-2024
A thought-provoking exhibition that asks questions about power and shared histories has just opened at Plymouth's free-to-visit…
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City Centre to sparkle as Plymouth's Christmas celebrations begin05-11-2024
Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On is set to kickstart the festive season in Plymouth on Thursday November 14…
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Get ready to celebrate Christmas on the waterfront in Plymouth01-11-2024
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership are planning a fun and community focused festive period this year with the true spirit of Christmas starting on…
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Remembrance Sunday Service on Plymouth Hoe01-11-2024
Details have been confirmed for this year's Remembrance Service on Plymouth Hoe.
The new Bishop of Exeter, The Rt Revd Dr Mike Harrison,…
October 2024
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Kick-starting Christmas in Plymouth with the City Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-on celebrations!30-10-2024
Players from Plymouth Argyle Football Club Women’s Team will be kick-starting this year’s Christmas celebrations in Plymouth, with…
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New Christmas event to launch in Plymouth23-10-2024
Plymouth's Christmas schedule has a brand new event for 2024 as the Reindeer Run is set to make its festive debut in Central Park.
Taking…
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Black History Month at Plymouth Arts Cinema17-10-2024
Plymouth Arts Cinema is participating in Black History month with a day of films and talks on Saturday 26 October, with Support from Cornwall and…
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Plymouth Waterfront Partnership blossoms with Silver-Gilt success at Britain in Bloom regionals17-10-2024
Plymouth's marvellous waterfront has been recognised for its extensive lengths to add to the local scenery through horticulture.
Plymouth…
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Nominate your Community Hero to switch on The Barbican's Christmas Lights!14-10-2024
You can nominate someone who has gone the extra mile this year to switch on the Barbican Christmas Lights in Plymouth on Saturday 16…
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The Lord of the Rings to play exclusive UK run at Theatre Royal Plymouth14-10-2024
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will embark on a new journey as this timeless tale unfolds in this critically acclaimed and breathtaking…
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Plymouth Art Weekender Returns for 202411-10-2024
Plymouth’s flagship arts festival is back and bigger than ever for 2024, promising to be a transformative cultural moment for the city.…
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Free art festival at the Royal William Yard! 09-10-2024
Artistic talent is being celebrated at Royal William Yard this Autumn during a festival of art. During Artober, a vast variety of events are…
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Multi-award winning musical, Matilda, set for Theatre Royal Plymouth08-10-2024
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash-hit production of Matilda The Musical is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in early 2026…
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Plymouth to host Junior International Gig Rowing Championships08-10-2024
Plymouth's The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is set to host the inaugural Junior International Gig Rowing Championships…
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Bonfire Night to make the city sparkle04-10-2024
On Tuesday 5 November, it’s estimated that up to 20,000 spectators will be heading to the Hoe to attend the annual Bonfire Night. The event…
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'Honest Amish' British Beard & Moustache Championships are coming to Plymouth!03-10-2024
One of the most unusual competitions in the UK is coming to Plymouth this October.
Often described as a cross between Miss World and Crufts,…
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China Fleet Country Club unveils cutting-edge gym refurbishment01-10-2024
China Fleet County Club near Plymouth, is excited to announce the completion of a substantial £300,000 refurbishment of its…
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New children's soft play area coming to Drake Circus 01-10-2024
A new children's soft play area is coming to Plymouth's premier shopping centre.
Wild Things Play Project is thrilled to…
September 2024
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Panto cast visits Plymouth as Briana Craig is announced as fairest of all!25-09-2024
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Briana Craig will star in this year’s charming family-friendly…
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The Box reveals a stellar lineup for Autumn/Winter exhibitions 23-09-2024
Plymouth's award-winning museum, The Box, is continuing to bring the best historic and contemporary art to the South West, with an…
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Shell-ebrating biggest and best Seafest yet!19-09-2024
Seafest, the annual celebration of Plymouth's vibrant waterfront, returned to Britain’s Ocean City at the weekend and event organisers…
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New seafood discovery trail launched in Plymouth16-09-2024
In celebration of Love British Food’s British Food Fortnight (Friday 20 September to Sunday 6 October), Seafood Plymouth has partnered with…
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Santa Fun Run set to return to The Barbican this Christmas!16-09-2024
The Santa Fun in Plymouth is set to make its return to the waterfront this Christmas as the historic streets marvel in the festive spirit…
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The Box’s Planet Ocean exhibition gets an extended closing date and impressive new artwork13-09-2024
The Box’s Planet Ocean exhibition has had a major refresh this week – and had its closing date extended by two months!
The…
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Seafest 2024 to Make Waves with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Uplift 04-09-2024
This year Seafest is set to expand beyond The Barbican and Waterfront as Plymouth Sound National Marine Park joins forces with Plymouth…
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Seafest set to sail into Royal William Yard this September 02-09-2024
The celebration of Plymouth’s waterfront is back – bigger and better this year thanks to a new partnership between Plymouth City…
August 2024
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Seventeen New Shows On Sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth29-08-2024
Theatre Royal Plymouth are thrilled to announce that seventeen new shows have gone on general sale today.
Shows across all three stages have…
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‘Seafest Sound Stage’ new addition to Seafest 27-08-2024
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership are excited to announce a ‘shoal’ of new features for this year’s Seafest, taking place on…
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Iconic paddle steamer coming to Plymouth 19-08-2024
The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley, will make a highly anticipated return to Plymouth and the South West next week.…
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Seafest Plymouth 2024 returns with a new partnership announcement16-08-2024
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park are pleased to announce a new and exciting…
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Winners of the British Firework Championships 2024 announced15-08-2024
Congratulations to BBB Fireworks for being named the winners of this year's British Firework Championships, in partnership with…
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Upcoming productions for musical lovers at Theatre Royal Plymouth13-08-2024
Calling all musical lovers! Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has a great range of shows coming up this year and next, that are sure to provide…
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Dive into fun this summer at the UK's First National Marine Park!05-08-2024
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park launches Your Summer Your Sound, a programme with over 900 free activity sessions that are designed to engage…
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Young People’s Choice Award back by popular demand for second year at British Firework Championships01-08-2024
A group of local care-experienced young people are preparing to play a vital part, for the second year running, in judging this year’s British…
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The History Boys, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in September01-08-2024
Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will make a return to stage in the 20th anniversary production going a national tour,…
July 2024
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Plymouth to host world’s best young sailors30-07-2024
Plymouth Sound will be the stage for the world’s top youth sailing talent as The ABP World Cadet Sailing Championships comes to Plymouth…
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Associated British Ports announced as Lead Partner and RNLI as Charity Partner for this year’s British Firework Championships15-07-2024
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, is set to partner with the British Firework Championships in their 27th
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Skipper to visit Plymouth on e-rib boat as part of mammoth challenge12-07-2024
Plymouth will be one of the first stops on an attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain in an electric rib – a challenge which begins this…