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April 2021
Great Britain SailGP Team confirms Season 2 squad 20-04-2021
With less than one week to go until the start of SailGP Season 2, which commences with the Bermuda Sail Grand P
Hairspray UK tour to reopen in Plymouth this summer19-04-2021
The UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray will open at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on 24 June 2021.
It has been announced that musical theatre…
Ore Oduba to star in Rocky Horror Show in Plymouth this autumn15-04-2021
Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba will star as Brad Majors in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show…
Plymouth pubs and bars reopening this week12-04-2021
As Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift, a number of pubs, bars and restaurants across Plymouth will reopen from today.
Hospitality venues are…
Tom Jones Plymouth concert rescheduled to September in Central Park12-04-2021
Tom Jones has today confirmed that his concert in Plymouth has been re-scheduled to Saturday 18 September 2021, with a change to the venue also…
March 2021
OSTAR & TWOSTAR 60th Anniversary Race Postponed to May 202229-03-2021
Following an update on COVID-19 compliance and revised restrictions from the Newport Yacht Club, the Royal Western Yacht Club have made the very…
Inspirational SailGP programme will create a legacy for Plymouth’s young people24-03-2021
Young people in Plymouth will have the chance to learn new skills and try out sailing for the first time when SailGP comes to the city in July…
Incredible array of events and exhibitions to enjoy in Plymouth this summer24-03-2021
This summer, Plymouth will once again be home to an impressive programme of events. The line-up includes everything from Mayflower commemorations…
Mayflower Muster and Rehabilitation Triathlon cancelled 23-03-2021
Throughout the Mayflower 400 commemorations, the Armed Forces have been highly committed to the 400th anniversary programme in Plymouth.
Planning…
The Box re-opening this May with exciting new exhibition programme22-03-2021
The Box has revealed a re-opening date of Tuesday 18 May following a five month closure due to COVID-19 – and it has plenty of plans in…
Huge three-day music event coming to Plymouth Hoe this summer18-03-2021
1 Big Summer, a three-day music event, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on the August bank holiday weekend: 27, 28 and 29 August 2021…
Plymouth Blitz remembered 80 years on16-03-2021
The city of Plymouth will come together in March to remember the 1,174 civilians who died during the 1941 Blitz in a special series of…
New blue plaques celebrate famous Plymouth women08-03-2021
Two important women in the city’s history have been honoured with blue plaques.
The first is dedicated to philanthropist and Royal…
World's first flying puppet to take to the streets and skies of Plymouth this August03-03-2021
The Hatchling, a dragon taller than a double-decker bus, will hatch and roam through the city of Plymouth this summer.
Transforming into the…
Discover the people, places and events that shaped Plymouth with two new walking trails 02-03-2021
Explore the city on foot and gain a fresh perspective on Plymouth life with the launch of two new themed walking trails celebrating the…
February 2021
Plymouth to round off prestigious British Art Show 918-02-2021
New dates for the UK’s most influential contemporary art exhibition, British Art Show 9 (BAS 9), have been confirmed today. The nationwide…
Plymouth Arts Cinema and Plymouth College of Art Host Iris On The Move LGBT+ Film Festival 18-02-2021
Iris On The Move 2021 is an upcoming major joint initiative between Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth Arts Cinema and Iris Prize, celebrating…
January 2021
Plymouth businesses shortlisted for 2020 Devon Tourism Awards26-01-2021
Three top local businesses have been confirmed as finalists in the 2020 Devon Tourism Awards: Crowne Plaza,
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…
