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Plymouth is the perfect place to enjoy your August Bank Holiday! Here’s our top five suggestions of things to see and do to help you plan your weekend.
Immerse yourself in the West End Carnival
Join in the fun at the West End Carnival on Saturday, August 27, 11am to 4pm for a free fun-packed day of live music, street entertainment, food and drink stalls and family friendly activities in the streets around Plymouth Market.
Don’t miss the colourful carnival parade which leaves Frankfort Gate at 11am. Organised by the Plymouth City Centre Company, the carnival will have an amazing free programme of entertainment to enjoy both on stage and roaming the streets, giving everyone the chance to celebrate the city’s brilliant independent quarter.
VFind out more about the West End Carnival.
Book a National Marine Park Snorkel Safari
Explore the incredible diversity of marine life in the National Marine Park at Firestone Bay on Saturday 27 August. National Marine Park Snorkel Club sessions are aimed at people who have snorkelled previously, or who are confident in the water.
This is just one of the National Marine Park’s new collection of bookable experiences. Other experiences include Plymouth Boat Trip fishing trips, exploring and drawing around Royal William Yard, heritage sailing, rum tasting, Jet Ski experiences and guided walks around the South West Coast Path.
Book your place for the National Marine Park Snorkel Safari. All places are subject to availability.
Party with DancersHip Café Mambo
Book your place at the Café Mambo 'Live at the Lido' party on Sunday 28 August at 1pm.
Following two special sell out shows with DancersHip, Mambo returns for a third tour to Plymouth's stunning foreshore at the iconic Tinside Lido.
The Mambo team will be back once again with Resident DJs Ridney and Ryan Mcdermott, alongside special guest and king of the Terrace at Space Ibiza, Jonathan Ulysses. This promises to be an incredible closing party, bringing to an end, the Live at the Lido Summer series of events.
Find out more about book your tickets for DancersHip Café Mambo. Tickets subject to availability.
Relish a relaxing evening with Plymouth Gin – The Secret Garden Takeover
Enjoy a relaxing August Bank Holiday Sunday evening with live music, pizza from the delicious World Pizza van and of course 'the Gin of Gins', Plymouth Gin and tonic. Plymouth Gin is made in England's oldest working distillery just across the water from us on the picturesque Barbican; you can't get any more local!
Throughout the night, the experienced bartenders from The Refectory Bar will be available for your G&T and cocktail needs - to be enjoyed responsibly of course!
Tickets are £19.50, and 100% of profits made from tickets will be donated to the Ocean Conservation Trust.
Book your tickets for Plymouth Gin – The Secret Garden Takeover.
Meet…The Figureheads
You can’t miss the fourteen figureheads that sail above you when you arrive at The Box. Dating from the 1800s and on loan from the National Museum of the Royal Navy, they’re amazing pieces of craftsmanship that have travelled the world. Visit the Active Archives gallery to learn more about them and the ambitious conservation project that has saved them for the future.
The session starts at 10.30am on Sunday 28 August.
Find out more on The Box Plymouth.
Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.
Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes.
Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.
We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price.
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