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Celebrate by treating mum to a lovely day out this Mother's Day. See what ideas we've pulled together.

It might still be chilly outside, but there’s plenty to enjoy in Plymouth during the February half term – from family friendly trails and workshops to top family attractions. 

Get rid of the January blues at Royal William Yard - it's wellness season, so take some time out for you. 

Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive show in Plymouth! Whether you’d like to watch a traditional panto, hilarious comedy, enchanting children’s theatre or something especially for adults, there’s the perfect show for you.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the most expensive! Luckily, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Plymouth for free this year, so you can keep the kids entertained and get into the festive spirit without worrying about the budget.

As the nights grow longer and the temperature drops, Plymouth’s event calendar will light up with a series of sparkling events throughout November. 

This weekend (14 and 15 September), Plymouth Seafood Festival returns to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour celebrating the incredible, fresh and sustainably caught fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City!

You can expect impressive chef demonstrations, delicious fish dishes, family activities and more – here are the top 10 things not to miss.

The wait is over! Come and celebrate our 60^th anniversary this Saturday and join in all the fun of the West End Carnival

August is a big month in Plymouth’s events calendar, with so much to see and do. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re looking for a free family day out during the summer holidays, an evening of live music with friends or some of the country’s most impressive firework displays.

This August, the historic Rolex Fastnet race will once again finish in Plymouth and the race village will be open for everyone to visit - here's everything you need to know. 

Alexandra Burke returns to the role of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard following her triumphant run in the show in both the West End and the subsequent sell out 2015/2016 tour.

Here, she chats more about the role and why she's looking forward to visiting Plymouth on the tour. 

Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, has so much to offer families during the summer holidays, come rain or shine!