Welcome to this week's Friday Five, packed full of ideas to get you and the family out and about this weekend!

Enjoy the Bonfire Night celebrations

Remember, remember the fifth of November! 

Plymouth’s spectacular Bonfire Night celebration on 5 November is a safe and free way to spend the most explosive night of the year.

Watch as the huge bonfire is lit, then gaze in awe at the brilliant firework display. If you’re feeling brave enough, have a go on the fairground rides or warm up with a bite to eat from one of the food stalls.

The celebrations will start at 4pm  when the fun begins as fairground rides and food and drink stalls open. The huge bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm with fireworks from The Royal Citadel lighting up the sky in spectacular style at 8pm.

   

Check out Plymouth's new addition, CUPP Bubble Tea

Check out the new CUPP Bubble Tea shop that opens today (Friday 4th) in Armada Way next to The Original Pasty House

   

Mount Batten Studios Open Days

Check out the Mount Batten studio open days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November, from 10am to 4pm. Meet the makers including Paul Acraman art, Hannah Wisdom Textiles, Beyond the beach gifts, Deep Impressions underwater art and Julie Hammonds art.

  

Celebrate all things immersive!

This November, join Real Ideas for a celebration of all things immersive! From the 4 to 13 of November 2022, attend Market Hall for a jam-packed 10-day programme of speaker seminars, workshops from industry leaders, premiere screenings of the FDUK 2022 shortlisted fulldome films, live performances and much more. 

Book your tickets to Immersive Fulldome Festival

   

Royal William Yard Good Food + Craft Market

The popular Good Food & Craft Market will be taking place inside the Melville building on Sunday 6 November.

Known for hosting an array of talented artists and makers, the market will offer everything from tasty treats to handcrafted gifts.

Visitors to the Yard can purchase the freshest local produce and unique arts and crafts from the South West’s top suppliers and artisan makers.

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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.