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May 2024
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Go Quest Adventures launches new immersive city trail in Plymouth07-05-2024
Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures has announced the launch of its latest Quest in Plymouth, joining the existing 23 Go Quest…
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Celebrate 20 years of Flavour Fest with biggest event yet02-05-2024
Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza, Flavour Fest is set to celebrate 20 fabulous years with an even bigger and better offering…
April 2024
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Something for all the crew at this year’s Plymouth Pirates Weekend 30-04-2024
There’s just over two weeks to go until the ever-popular Plymouth Pirates Weekend returns to Britain’s Ocean City. Being held on…
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Hamilton now on general sale for the six-week season at Theatre Royal Plymouth 30-04-2024
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh announced that the multi award-winning HAMILTON will play a six-week season at Theatre Royal…
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Galeón Andalucía set for Plymouth return30-04-2024
Following a hugely successful visit last year, a full-size replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon, Galeón Andalucía, will be…
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Fire and ice come to Royal William Yard: New sauna coming to Plymouth26-04-2024
A new wellness business is opening soon, just metres from the water’s edge, at Royal William Yard. Hálogi – a seaside…
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The road to Plymouth – the 2024 Cadet World Championship is heading to the UK26-04-2024
Teams from across the world will be heading to Plymouth, one of the most historic and important naval towns in the UK, this summer for the Cadet…
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Sign up for the UK’s first ever Pirate Fun Run!24-04-2024
With less than four weeks to go make sure you’re signed up to take part in the UK’s first ever Pirate Fun Run taking place at 10.30am…
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The Artist leads silent cinema season with Plymouth Arts Cinema and Theatre Royal Plymouth17-04-2024
Theatre Royal Plymouth and Plymouth Arts Cinema have teamed up to present a trio of film screenings in anticipation of the world
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Sink your teeth into Shark Month at Royal William Yard12-04-2024
Shark Week is a renowned cultural phenomenon – but Plymouth is going bigger and better this summer by welcoming Shark Month to Royal…
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Ahoy there! Plymouth prepares for swashbuckling fun at Plymouth Pirates Weekend03-04-2024
The ever-popular Plymouth Pirates Weekend, returns to Britain’s Ocean City on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. This year's…
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The Box selects artist Paul Rooney for IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund commission02-04-2024
The Box has chosen artist/musician Paul Rooney for a new commission that explores the concept of home during a time of conflict, from the…
March 2024
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Easter excitement at Drake Circus26-03-2024
Drake Circus Shopping Centre has confirmed its opening hours for the Easter weekend and announced a range of activities and deals to keep…
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Exciting plans for Plymouth Armed Forces Day 2024 are revealed 21-03-2024
Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day, in association with international defence company Babcock, which owns and operates the…
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Planet Ocean exhibition will dive deep into our connection with the sea at The Box18-03-2024
A new exhibition that will plunge audiences into the heart of our world’s vast ocean and explore how it holds the key to our survival in…
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Cracking good fun this Easter weekend as Brainiac Live comes to Plymouth 13-03-2024
Brainiac Live, the UK's leading interactive science event, is coming to Plymouth this Easter weekend with support from the Plymouth…
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Award-winning musical coming to Plymouth07-03-2024
An award-winning musical is coming to the prestigous Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2025.
Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney…
February 2024
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Popular pizza chain set to open at The Barcode 22-02-2024
The opening date has been announced for a popular pizza chain in Plymouth city centre.
Sourdough pizza pioneers Franco Manca are set to…
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Leading fashion brand comes to Drake Circus, Plymouth15-02-2024
One of Europe’s leading fashion brands, Mango, is strengthening its presence in the UK with its arrival for the first time in Plymouth at…
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A year of exciting firsts for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park12-02-2024
The summer of 2024 is set to be one to remember for the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
Having just last week received an £11.6m…
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New names added to line-up for TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions12-02-2024
Today, Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor have announced the latest artists to join the bill at the…
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Competitors revealed for British Firework Championships06-02-2024
Six firework companies from across the UK have been selected to perform at this year's British Firework Championships on Plymouth Hoe…
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Wonders of our oceans and Plymouth’s marine heritage will light up city centre this half-term06-02-2024
Captivating light installations that show off the scale and wonder of the oceans while celebrating Plymouth’s intrinsic bond…
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RNLI celebrates 200th birthday bash at Royal William Yard05-02-2024
To mark the magnificent milestone of the RNLI’s 200th year, a day of celebrations will take place at Royal William Yard on Sunday…
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£11.6m Heritage Fund grant for UK’s first National Marine Park in Plymouth01-02-2024
This significant investment will enable the delivery of a £22 million transformational five-year programme for Plymouth Sound National…
January 2024
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City or Shore: Plymouth is the place to be in 2024 16-01-2024
Check out the diary and start planning a trip to Plymouth – from city to shore, this is the place to be in 2024.
Steeped in history and…
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Plymouth’s Flavour Fest celebrates 20 years with biggest event yet 05-01-2024
Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza, Flavour Fest is set to celebrate 20 fabulous years with an even bigger and better offering…
December 2023
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Theatre Royal Plymouth's 2024 Pantomime revealed!15-12-2023
As this year’s lavish production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears starring Strictly sensational Brendan Cole, Double Olympic Champion Dame…
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Drake Circus reveals full festive activities01-12-2023
Drake Circus and The Barcode has announced a calendar of festive fun at the centre throughout December.
The North Pole Postal Service, with…
November 2023
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Sixteen new shows on sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth29-11-2023
Theatre Royal Plymouth are thrilled to announce that a staggering sixteen new shows have gone on general sale today.
Shows across all three…
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The Box unveils its ambitious exhibition programme for 202424-11-2023
The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive, has revealed an ambitious exhibition programme for 2024. It includes…
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Mr Kriss, the UK’s largest illuminated Santa is visiting Plymouth’s waterfront this December!23-11-2023
Mr Kriss, the UK’s largest illuminated Santa sculpture, is visiting Plymouth’s waterfront this December and will be situated in The…
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Home Park Stadium to host brand new outdoor electronic music event in 202420-11-2023
Plymouth will come ALIVE on Saturday 25 May when some of the biggest dance artists in the world arrive at Home Park Stadium for a brand-new…
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Plymouth businesses triumph at Devon Tourism Awards 17-11-2023
Tourism businesses in Plymouth have been celebrating success after being recognised at the Devon Tourism Awards.
Several Plymouth…
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Community Hero announced ahead of Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On16-11-2023
The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) is delighted to announce Professor Jacqui Stedmon as the 2023 Community Hero.
This special…
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Dear Evan Hansen heading to Theatre Royal Plymouth as part of major UK tour15-11-2023
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse are delighted to announce a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy…
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Festive magic lands at Drake Circus this week14-11-2023
Drake Circus and The Barcode will start its seasonal celebrations this Thursday (16 November) with its annual Christmas light switch on and…
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‘Strictly’ Festive Fun only at this year’s Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-On!13-11-2023
The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to be a festive frenzy of fun and excitement on Saturday 18…
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Countdown to Christmas underway in Plymouth 09-11-2023
The countdown to Plymouth’s most spectacular Christmas yet is underway with a packed advent calendar of joy.
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The Sleeping Beauty coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 202408-11-2023
Following a sell-out success and one of the most talked about theatrical events of 2023 with Black Sabbath - The Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet…
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Roarsome fun at the Plymouth City Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-on!07-11-2023
Switching on the spectacular Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights, on Thursday 16 November, is West End star Samuel Holmes; as he returns to his…
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What a night! Thousands enjoy free Hoe event06-11-2023
Bonfire Night well and truly went off with a bang with thousands of people packing the Hoe for a great – and free – night out…
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Park for a pound in Plymouth this Christmas03-11-2023
Late-night shoppers will be able to use Plymouth’s Western Approach car park for just £1 from 3pm in the run-up to Christmas.
The…
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Archbishop of Canterbury to lead Plymouth’s Remembrance Sunday Service03-11-2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby will lead this year's Remembrance Sunday Service on Plymouth Hoe.
The service,…
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Discover the 'Secrets of the Aquarium' in new BBC series01-11-2023
We're thrilled to announce that the UK's largest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) one of Plymouth's most cherished…
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Pretty Woman: The Musical coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 202401-11-2023
Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit Pretty Woman: The Musical opened at the Birmingham…
October 2023
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Ho! Ho! Hoe…! Santa Fun Run returns to Plymouth with a new waterfront route31-10-2023
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) will be supporting the popular Santa Fun Run this year, with a brand-new route that takes in the Barbican…
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Nominate your community hero to light up the Barbican this Christmas30-10-2023
It’s a cracker of an opportunity – the chance to recognise an unsung hero and put the festive sparkle into Plymouth’s Barbican…
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Major music festival on Plymouth Hoe for next year27-10-2023
Four days of epic music, thousands of happy punters at a fabulous world-beating location – Plymouth Hoe will next year play host to a major…
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Plymouth set to hold sparkling Bonfire Night25-10-2023
Plymouth Hoe will be the backdrop to the city’s sparkling fireworks display on Bonfire Night this year.
Bonfire Night was set to be…