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

There's always something to do in Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City! This week's Friday Five has plenty of suggestions for you and the family to enjoy this weekend. Take a trip over to Mount Edgcumbe and view the beautiful Camellia collection, laugh out loud at a comedy show, watch the city's basketball team, enjoy a fantastic children storytelling and have try out one of Plymouth's newest eateries!

Here Comes Spring!

Spring comes early to Mount Edgcumbe, lying as it does on the Cornish side of Plymouth Sound. In its favoured position, the delicate flowers of the camellias appear from January onwards, making it a welcome start to the beginning of the year. The Camellia collection at Mount Edgcumbe was started in 1976 and now holds some 1000 varieties and species. Board the Cremyll ferry at Stonehouse and in just 7 minutes you’ll land at Mount Edgcumbe, don’t forget to download the Camellia trail guide (the walk is approximately 2 miles ) before you go!

  

In Dictionary corner this week…

Susie Dent the Secret Lives of Words

25 February, Quad Theatre, Marjon Arts Centre

Take a journey into the curious, unexpected and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day. Join Susie as she retells the adventures that lie within such words as lasagne (involving a chamber pot), explains such oddities as the silent h in ghost and the mysterious disappearance of kempt, gormful and ruly. Alongside such forgotten stories you will hear Susies selection of the funniest moments from her 30 years on Countdown and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

   

Let's Go Patriots!

Plymouth City Patriots v Manchester Giants

26 February - Plymouth Pavilions

Plymouth City Patriots are the city’s premier basketball team that play in the British Basketball league (BBL). If you’re a sports fan there’s no better place to watch live basketball than the Pavilions. Where you will undoubtedly be entertained by the competitive nature of the teams and the game day experience. So grab yourself a hotdog and drink and Go Patriots 

   

The Vikings Are Coming !

THE VIKINGS

25 February – 5 March ,  Soapbox Theatre, Devonport Park

In 997 the Viking’s came to Devon! Our two storytellers Turf and Clod weave the tales of Valhalla and Valkyries, along with the Viking’s visit to Plymouth and the Royal Mint at Lydford. Enjoy the Viking Creation Myth of Frost Giants and Colossal Cows, the World Serpent – Jormungandr and the battles fought with Anglos – Saxon’s at Lydford to protect the Royal Mint where coins were made.

A fun frolic through facts and fiction, this show is suitable for 5 years plus. Enjoy fantastical storytelling and incredible characterrs, puppets and so much more.

   

Thyme for lunch?

A brand new eatery has just opened its doors on Plymouths historic Barbican. Fig and Thyme Coffee and Kitchen is the perfect breakfast, brunch and cocktail spot especially with friends as they specialise in delicious sharing planks. The venue can also be hired out for hen do’s , birthdays and corporate events.

In partnership with GWR, Destination Plymouth’s lead travel partner

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