Category: Friday Five, Things to do, Food and Drink

Brighten up your January and enjoy the many places to visit and things to eat in the city. Start your weekend with a tasty fish and chips offer, explore the Zoo or watch an independent film, take a behind-the-scenes tour at The Box and revel in Plymouth’s stunning scenery.

See our top five suggestions for this weekend:

  

Fish Friday and Kids Eat Free

Swap the January blues for ocean blues, with fish and chips by the sea. Head to The Sardine Bar this Friday from 5pm to lift your spirits with some fresh sea air and 50% off sustainable fish and chips. At their takeaways, this is Rockfish’s first £5 Fish Friday of 2023.

Or head to the Rockfish restaurant where under 11s can enjoy a free portion of their freshly fried kids fish and chips when an adult orders a main meal.

   

Enjoy a Behind the Scenes Collections Tour at The Box

Join Anne Morgan, Senior Archivist for an exclusive look behind the scenes at Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery and archive on Sunday 22 January, 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Learn how The Box manages, maintains and moves its collections across its site and discover more about why some of Plymouth's most historically important archives were brought together under one roof. Please note that this tour features stairs and enclosed spaces.

  

Explore Dartmoor Zoo

Bring the family out and enjoy Dartmoor Zoo, which boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of big cats in the South West of England. If you're a member, you can take advantage of 50% off admission for up to 4 guests per visit throughout the month!

   

Kick back with an independent film

Head to Plymouth Arts Cinema this Friday and Saturday for a great seletion of independent films, including Empire of Light, a compelling and poignant drama about the power of human connection, Aftersun, a heart-stopping coming-of-age tale on the moving relationship between a young girl and her father, and Enys Men, minda -bending Cornish folk horror tale, gorgeously shot on grainy 16mm.

    

Enjoy Plymouth’s stunning scenery

Why not get out and explore what’s on your doorstep. Whether it’s a stroll or a hike, Plymouth is in such a fantastic location to enjoy the outdoors.

Not only do we have the stunning views across Plymouth Sound from the Hoe, but there are also plenty of gorgeous countryside and woodlands to explore within easy reach, including Ham Valley and Plymbridge Woods. Use the ferry links to access Mount Batten, Mount Edgcumbe or Cawsands. Plus we’ve got Dartmoor National Park right on our doorstep. Walking is the perfect way to explore the outdoors whilst getting some great exercise.

Find out more information on Plymouth’s amazing variety of things to do and see.

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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