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January 2021
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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…
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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 -…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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’,…
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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…
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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…
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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
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Gardener’s World’s Toby Buckland to plant new ‘Pilgrim 400’ apple to mark Mayflower 400 Anniversary 28-09-2020
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,