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Return to school is on the horizon, and Autumn is in the air. Here’s our five suggestions of things to see and do in Plymouth this weekend to celebrate the end of summer.
Celebrate with Nemone at the because the night belongs to us closing party
BBC Radio 6’s Nemone will be in town this evening to mark the closing party for the because the night belongs to us exhibition that has been at The Box this summer.
The exhibition, which celebrates the history of culture and nightlife in Plymouth has been hugely popular across the summer and is open until Sunday 4 September.
Get your tickets for tonight’s closing party here.
Get under the sea with the Marine Park Snorkel Safari
This exclusive Drakes Island snorkel safari will let you get up close and personal with the wildlife that lives in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
Led by the team at the National Marine Aquarium and aimed at people who have snorkelled before these 90 minute sessions are led by fully qualified BSAC snorkel instructors who are all marine conservationists too!
Go to market at Royal William Yard
This weekend you’ll be spoilt for choice at Royal William Yard with the return of their regular Good Food & Craft market on the green AND Native Makers at Ocean Studios.
Browse all of the great local products on offer, and treat yourself to a drink or bite to eat at one of the many great restaurants on the Yard when you’re done!
Take a foraging tour with Plymouth Gin
Always fancied foraging for your food? Now’s your chance to try it with this brand new tour experience from Plymouth Gin on Saturday 3 September.
In collaboration with the Family Foraging Kitchen, you can learn the traditional and sustainable skills of sourcing wild ingredients. After a 2-hour hedgerow adventure, you’ll gather both wild and kitchen garden spices, herbs, seaweeds and more. You’ll then discover how to use these ingredients to create Plymouth Gin cocktails and a selection of seasonal wild canapes on the beach.
Find out more and book your place here.
Enjoy the sunshine vibes at The Terrace
Not ready for Autumn to arrive? Celebrate the end of summer with Heyday events at The Terrace for their Rum n Reggae festival this weekend.
Join 200 reggae lovers, all jamming to the best reggae with blissful views of Plymouth Sound. There’ll be plenty of rum to get your taste buds going too!
Expect to hear tunes from Jimmy Cliff, Aswad, Desmond Dekker, Toots and the Maytals and of course the master of reggae Bob Marley. All you need to do is decide if you want to go during the day, or evening – or both!
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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