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June 2025
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Historic plaque unveiled in Plymouth to honour Sir Charles Eastlake, pioneer of British art and first director of the National Gallery27-06-2025
The Box Museum was delighted to welcome Sir Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the National Gallery to Plymouth yesterday, to celebrate the unveiling…
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Sharks return to Royal William Yard in July 25-06-2025
The Shark Trust returns to Royal William Yard this July with Shark Month – a spectacular month of awareness, art and advocacy events…
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Drake Circus unveils bee-autifull summer installation24-06-2025
Drake Circus has unveiled its new summer installation for 2025, transforming the centre’s atrium with an ode to Plymouth’s…
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Giants set to return to Plymouth Hoe this summer 23-06-2025
Plymouth Hoe Giants will be returning to their rightful place beneath the Citadel on Plymouth Hoe this week thanks to the efforts of local…
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Plymouth raises the flag, marking the start of Armed Forces Week 23-06-2025
The Armed Forces Flag was raised today following a ceremony outside Plymouth Guildhall, marking the start of Armed Forces Week.
The ceremony…
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The Box Plymouth announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 202623-06-2025
Taking place 100 years after she was born, the exhibition will re-assess and re-present Cook’s work, giving her the acclaim she…
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Drake Circus to mark Armed Forces Week with art, song, and a call out for messages of thanks 18-06-2025
Plymouth’s Drake Circus is preparing to mark Armed Forces Week 2025 with a week-long celebration of colour, creativity and community pride…
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A new era for festive fun: Plymouth Christmas Market set to sparkle this November17-06-2025
Plymouth is set to shine even brighter this festive season as an exciting new Christmas Market arrives in the heart of the city, promising…
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British Firework Championships returns with the 'Champion of Champions’16-06-2025
Plymouth Hoe will once again come alive with colour and excitement this summer as it hosts the British Firework Championships on…
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Live music returns to Royal William Yard for the summer 09-06-2025
Royal William Yard's Yard Sessions are returning for summer 2025 with a stunning new venue to match the growing popularity of the annual…
May 2025
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Free activities on tour at The Big Green Trail30-05-2025
Get stuck into a day of free, fun and eco-friendly activities as The Big Green Trail returns on Saturday 21 June, from 10am to 4pm - packed…
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One of England’s oldest passenger ferries returns - powered by the sun27-05-2025
One of England’s oldest ferry routes is being brought back to life near Plymouth as the Calstock Ferry resumes service across the River…
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Royal William Yard goes green again this June 27-05-2025
Royal William Yard is set to host its second annual ‘Green June’ festival, a month-long celebration of environmental awareness…
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Tickets launch for Devonport Open Days23-05-2025
Get ready to explore the world behind the gates, with the ticket ballot now open for Devonport Open Days, which will kick start the school…
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Major exhibition of Surrrealism arrives at The Box 23-05-2025
Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes explores the impact and legacies of one of the twentieth century’s most…
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Replica of the ship which first sailed around the world to visit Plymouth next week21-05-2025
The Nao Victoria, a full-scale replica of the first ship to successfully circumnavigate the globe, is coming to Plymouth next week with thanks to…
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Plymouth Pirates Weekend a record-breaking swashbuckling success 20-05-2025
From Bretonside to the Barbican, from West Hoe to Royal Wiliam Yard, Plymouth waterfront was transformed into a haven for buccaneers this past…
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Plymouth’s outdoor pools gear up for summer16-05-2025
Summer’s finally here and Mount Wise Swimming Pools and
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Legally Blonde the Musical takes to the Theatre Royal Stage in 202614-05-2025
Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy…
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Set Sail on a Culinary Adventure: Plymouth Seafood Tour Returns This October13-05-2025
The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Plymouth Seafood Tour, running from 3rd to 18th…
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An unmissable lineup of musicals awaits at Theatre Royal Plymouth12-05-2025
From next week through to 2026, there will be an array of musicals on The Lyric stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), including family…
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Wimbledon on the Big Screen is back in Plymouth this summer12-05-2025
Wimbledon on the Big Screen, sponsored by Vospers, returns to Plymouth City Centre this summer with the added excitement of the opportunity…
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Join the crew - Jeremiah's Journey Pirate Fun Run 07-05-2025
If you were inspired by the spirit of the London Marathon but aren’t quite ready for a full marathon yet, the Jeremiah’s Journey…
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New International Market Zone for Flavour Fest, the South West’s Largest Food and Drink Festival06-05-2025
An even bigger Flavour Fest will return to Plymouth for 2025 after welcoming more than 100,000 visitors in 2024 and providing an economic boost…
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Theatre Royal Plymouth launches Armed Forces Comedy Club06-05-2025
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new Armed Forces Comedy Club, a unique opportunity for members of…
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Amur Leopard pair Freddo and Lena introduced at Dartmoor Zoo02-05-2025
With less than 100 left in the wild, Amur Leopards are considered the rarest cat in the world. Dartmoor Zoo are proud to house two, Freddo, who…
April 2025
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Join Plymouth in commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day29-04-2025
Plymouth is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a series of spectacular events and activities on Plymouth…
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Avast me hearties! Plymouth Pirates Weekend returns on 17 and 18 May28-04-2025
Get ready to ‘shiver your timbers’ because the hugely popular Plymouth Pirates Weekend returns on the 17 and 18 May. Supported…
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Plymouth Sound National Marine Park takes centre stage on BBC's Countryfile22-04-2025
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, the first of its kind in the UK, proudly featured in BBC’s ever-popular Countryfile over the Easter…
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Dartmoor Zoo unveils new membership structure 16-04-2025
Popular attraction Dartmoor Zoo near Plymouth has made a significant change to its membership scheme.
The all-new change means as of…
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Groundbreaking art exhibition arrives at The Box10-04-2025
A major exhibition celebrating the work of a renowned British artist who has strong connections with Plymouth and the South West has just opened…
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New 'Love Plymouth' gift card coming this spring08-04-2025
A new gift card scheme is set to launch in Plymouth this spring
The Love Plymouth Gift Card will be the first local gift card for the city,…
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Ground breaking 'Life in AI' event coming to Plymouth03-04-2025
Plymouth is set to become an interactive hub of Artificial Intelligence with the launch of the South West’s first major AI event.…
March 2025
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New project marks next chapter in Royal William Yard's regeneration story 31-03-2025
A new area is being developed at Plymouth's historic Royal William Yard, with work commencing on an extension to the parking…
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Ahoy, Me Hearties - Plymouth’s Pirate Fun Run is back!31-03-2025
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) is calling all ye landlubbers and salty sea dogs to announce that the Pirate Fun Run will return as part of…
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Continental Market to make Plymouth return27-03-2025
A continental market is set to make a sensational return to Plymouth City Centre on the first weekend of April.
The Market, which runs…
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Celebrate VE Day 80 in Plymouth!27-03-2025
Whether you host your own street party, or join us for the festivities on The Hoe, get ready for an unforgettable celebration, as Plymouth marks…
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Exciting transformation begins at Mount Batten Centre!27-03-2025
Major redevelopment works are set to begin this month at the Mount Batten Centre, transforming this iconic gateway to Plymouth Sound…
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Prestigious award win for city centre project25-03-2025
The works to rejuvenate Old Town and New George Street in the city centre have been recognised in the Best Landscape category at the Concrete…
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All-action launch to reveal plans for Plymouth Armed Forces Day 202520-03-2025
A high-speed commando race across the sound marked the official launch of Plymouth Armed Forces Day - 100 days before we celebrate on Plymouth…
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English National Ballet returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth after 36 years for Body & Soul UK premiere18-03-2025
English National Ballet has today announced its 2025-26 season, including the national premiere of Body & Soul which will mark the…
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Plymouth to Celebrate This Year’s English Tourism Week10-03-2025
Plymouth - home to the UK’s first
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Two challenging boat races coming to Plymouth this summer07-03-2025
Two boat races will be coming to Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City later in 2025.
Both the Round Iceland Race (1 June) and the Centenary Race…
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Tickets available for all-new boat festival in Plymouth05-03-2025
Plymouth Boat Fest have announced that tickets for the inaugural event are now available.
Taking place on Saturday 21st June at Plymouth Yacht…
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The cast of Mary Poppins fly into Plymouth 04-03-2025
The cast of the spectacular production Mary Poppins delighted onlookers last week as they gathered on Plymouth Hoe for a breathtaking photocall…
February 2025
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20 news shows on sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth25-02-2025
Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced that 20 new shows are on sale this month across 2025 and 2026, including the return of Black Sabbath –…
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Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to open at Theatre Royal Plymouth in November13-02-2025
The Red Shoes will open at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 17 - 22 November.
A sell-out before its world premiere season opened in 2016,…
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Pendulum's special guests announced for Plymouth Summer Sessions 10-02-2025
Rock fans can look forward to an electrifying day at TK Maxx presents Plymouth Summer Sessions, as Live Nation and live music promoter Cuffe…
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Debjani Banerjee's Jalsaghar Exhibition to Open at KARST07-02-2025
Debjani Banerjee's upcoming exhibition, Jalsaghar, invites visitors to explore the rich layers of identity, culture, and heritage at KARST.…
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Grenfell by Steve McQueen to be shown at The Box in 202605-02-2025
Over the next three years, Steve McQueen’s film installation Grenfell will be shown in public art galleries in six major cities across…