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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,
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…
