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January 2021
Plymouth City Council shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Awards 2021 14-01-2021
Plymouth City Council has been shortlisted in this year’s National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) ‘Hearts For The Arts Awards…
UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown12-01-2021
The National Marine Aquarium has come up with a way to keep families entertained at home and keep its Ocean Discovery Rangers busy through winter -…
Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country 12-01-2021
The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series…
December 2020
New shows coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 202121-12-2020
Everyone at Theatre Royal Plymouth has been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that they have some fantastic shows lined up for…
Mayflower 400: a programme of cultural events, activity and sport finishing in 2021 commemorating the journey of the Mayflower16-12-2020
The programme offers something for everyone and includes live performance, music, dance, comedy, public art, community activity, sport and much more…
Plymouth Women Launch Cloak Making Project Addressing Colonialism 14-12-2020
A local women’s group, supported by the Plymouth & Devon Race Equality Council, has launched a symbolic cloak making project to address…
A very merry Fishmas in store at the NMA as underwater world gets a festive makeover 10-12-2020
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is gearing up for Christmas with its exciting ‘Christmas Lights’ theme set to shine a spotlight on all…
Plymouth Hebrew Congregation and Ripple Theatre Co Call Out for Memories of Plymouth10-12-2020
Plymouth Hebrew Congregation and Ripple Theatre Co are looking for Plymouth people who have memories of once well-known places in the city that can…
New boat show for Plymouth in 2021 10-12-2020
MDL Marinas is bringing a brand new boat show - the Green Tech Boat Show - to Plymouth in 2021.
The first boat show of its kind in…
OYO opens new hotel in Plymouth city centre07-12-2020
A 94-room hotel in the centre of Plymouth is the first new hotel to open under the OYO brand in the UK. OYO Plymouth Central has entered its soft…
Theatre Royal Plymouth re-opens with three fantastically festive Christmas shows03-12-2020
Theatre Royal Plymouth was forced to close its doors to the public over eight months ago in March but is now set to welcome audiences back from…
Winter on the waterfront: polar bears, light displays and great shopping02-12-2020
Plymouth’s waterfront is still set to enjoy a sprinkling of magic this Christmas, with light displays, family friendly activities and safe…
Christmas time, social distancing and wine… 01-12-2020
Lockdown ends on 2 December, and Plymouth enters Tier 2 of Coronavirus restrictions, so what does that mean for Christmas shopping, meeting your…
November 2020
Plymouth marina expands leisure berths27-11-2020
Plymouth’s King Point Marina has increased its leisure berthing capacity by almost 25% after a mid-year reconfiguration to create 24 additional…
Plymouth to be a ‘High Alert’ area when lockdown ends26-11-2020
Plymouth will be in tier 2 ‘High Alert’ area when the national lockdown ends on Wednesday 2 December.
This means the lockdown…
British Firework Championships back with a bang in 202124-11-2020
The British Firework Championships, held annually in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, will return on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August…
Enjoy the sparkling streets of Plymouth city centre this Christmas18-11-2020
This Thursday, the Christmas lights in Plymouth city centre and Drake Circus will be switched on, illuminating the streets and bringing some…
New nature-led “Blood Memory” app launches in Central Park, Plymouth this winter as part of Mayflower 40017-11-2020
A new Indigenous Artist led app is launching as part of the Mayflower 400 ‘Settlement’ project that will enable ‘Blood…
Crowdfunder to bring ‘Christmas in a Box’ to thousands of local people13-11-2020
The Box has joined forces with Fosters Event Catering, the company that runs its Kitchen & Bar, for a special crowdfunding campaign aimed at…
Clan-Kind – sister project to Settlement – opens photography submissions for a Plymouth Almanac10-11-2020
From November 2020 to Autumn 2021, Mayflower 400 project Clan-Kind – the sister project to Settlement which is the indigenous online…
Light of remembrance to #ShineOn in Plymouth09-11-2020
Plymouth is one of four locations across the country chosen to take part in a unique act of remembrance commemorating Armistice Day (Wednesday 11…
October 2020
Destination Plymouth director named President of Tourism Management Institute21-10-2020
One of Plymouth’s top tourism chiefs is taking a leading role in a national network of industry professionals.
Amanda Lumley, Executive…
The Box Kitchen & Bar opens for evening dining and drinks20-10-2020
The Box Kitchen & Bar will launch its new evening opening hours at the end of October, offering a space to enjoy everything from carefully…
Plans in place for a safe Remembrance Sunday in Plymouth20-10-2020
Plymouth’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations will look slightly different this year, as the city adapts to ensure that everyone is able to…
Remember, remember – safety first this November14-10-2020
People in Plymouth are being urged to make safety a priority this Bonfire Night.
Plymouth’s public event on the Hoe, which usually sees…
Sell-out screenings for Plymouth Arts Cinema highlight the value of independent cinema14-10-2020
Plymouth Arts Cinema has released details of its November – December programme, with new films including ‘On The Rocks’,…
Major Mayflower 400 Commemoration Native American project goes digital 13-10-2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ‘Settlement’ - originally scheduled as a month-long artist encampment in Central Park, Plymouth as part…
Brilliant £5 deals on offer at independent shops in Plymouth07-10-2020
Thousands of independent businesses are coming together to highlight their contribution to the great British high street and Plymouth is taking…
Rise and shine with 2-4-1 breakfasts at Turtle Bay Plymouth01-10-2020
As shorter days beckon, those seeking an earlier start can kick off the day with a little extra Caribbean sunshine and warm the soul with 2-4-1…
September 2020
Gardener’s World’s Toby Buckland to plant new ‘Pilgrim 400’ apple to mark Mayflower 400 Anniversary 28-09-2020
Ground breaking figureheads project wins national award24-09-2020
The Box’s ambitious project to conserve and restore 14 gigantic Royal Naval ship’s figureheads has triumphed in the…
American portrait painter Kehinde Wiley leads packed programme of public arts for the University of Plymouth23-09-2020
An exhibition of work from one of the most acclaimed portrait painters in the world is heading up the new programme of contemporary art and…
Super summer of Staycations at Royal William Yard18-09-2020
This was the summer of staycations, with Devon and Cornwall proving a national hotspot and prompting plenty of visits to historic waterfront…
400th anniversary of Mayflower sailing commemorated in Plymouth 16-09-2020
Today, Wednesday 16 September, marks 400 years since the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620. The four nation Mayflower 400 programme marked the day…
Change of dates for Illuminate light festival15-09-2020
Due to the ongoing challenges of Covid-19, this year's Illuminate light festival has been postponed from its planned date in November…
Ocean Conservation Trust launch downloadable lessons & Virtual tours of the National Marine Aquarium 11-09-2020
Ocean conservation charity, the Ocean Conservation Trust – which also runs the much-loved National Marine Aquarium - to launch an exciting…
2021 Race Announcement11-09-2020
The MailASail OSTAR and TWOSTAR race
The Royal Western Yacht Club is pleased to announce the new start date of 9th May 2021 for the MailASail…
New food and drink market to enjoy on Plymouth’s waterfront 10-09-2020
A new Seafood and Harbour Market is coming to Plymouth’s Barbican and Sutton Harbour this September.
On 19 and 20 September, visitors will…
Ready, set, go! Ticket bookings for the Box go live! 08-09-2020
The build up to the opening of The Box is in the home straight with ticket bookings due to go live at 10am this Thursday (10 September).
The…
Large-scale artwork transforms Plymouth coastline to explore legacy of The Mayflower 04-09-2020
An incredible new art installation, ‘Speedwell’, is now on display in Plymouth.
Standing at 63m long and 6m high,…
Plymouth to host one of world’s most spectacular sailing events 04-09-2020
One of the world’s most impressive sailing events, SailGP will stop in Plymouth in 2021, following events in San Francisco and New York…
Plymouth Arts Cinema to reopen as part of Plymouth Art Weekender with ‘This Is Us,’ a new manifesto for independent cinema03-09-2020
Plymouth Arts Cinema is set to welcome its audience back to the big screen from Saturday 26th September. The opening weekend is part of the…
BrewDog commits to Drake Circus, Plymouth 02-09-2020
BrewDog, the international brewery and pub chain, will be opening a 4,000 sq ft bar at The Barcode, the new leisure and entertainment…
Sutton Harbour Marina hosting a Virtual Open Day for potential berth holders 02-09-2020
The award-winning Sutton Harbour Marina invites everyone to its first virtual online event - a Marina open day - to give potential berth…
Geddon Plymouth – Shop Local! 01-09-2020
Geddon Plymouth! Help us to support local retailers on the high street - that’s what we’re asking you to do as we launch…
See the Mayflower 400 Quilt Exhibition at St Andrews Minster01-09-2020
A new exhibition commemorating the Mayflower 400 anniversary will be held at St Andrews Minster, Plymouth, from 10 - 19 September 2020. The Mayflower…
August 2020
Audio now available on the Plymouth Trails app28-08-2020
You can now enjoy the three core trails on the free Plymouth Trails app using the audio option at each stop.
The trails are voiced by Suzy…
New membership scheme at The Box to give exclusive access to exhibitions and events20-08-2020
With the launch date for The Box fast approaching, Plymouth’s major new museum, gallery and archive has launched a membership scheme offering a…
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,
