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This summer, Elmer’s Big Parade is coming to Plymouth! 

Plymouth Hoe is the place to be this Saturday, 29 June 2019, as we celebrate and say thank you to our armed forces – from serving personnel to veterans, cadets and reservists. Here’s the top ten things not to miss…

The south west’s largest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth city centre from Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June 2019, bringing with it over 100 food and drink traders showcasing the best regional produce.

Lord Mayor’s Day returns to Plymouth city centre, here are the top five things you won’t want to miss…

Plymouth History Festival is now in full swing, but there’s still plenty of time to explore the fascinating history of Britain’s Ocean City before the festival ends on 31 May.

Ahoy there me hearties! Pirates Weekend Plymouth is calling all salty seadogs and landlubbers alike, to come down for a swashbuckling weekend of fun around the Barbican, Sutton Harbour and West Hoe on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.

Perfect for all the family, there’s loads of things for kids to see, do and explore! We’ve pulled together the top ten things they won’t want to miss…

May is a bumper month in Plymouth’s theatre land, with plenty of new plays alongside West End classics and the return of Plymouth Fringe Festival at the end of the month. Read on for our preview of what’s on stage…

Have you ever wanted to know what hides behind the walls of Mount Batten Tower? Ever wondered how Nancy Astor felt about the Suffragettes? And have you ever seen a tournament between Medieval knights? The seventh Plymouth History Festival begins on 4 May, opening the city up to satisfy your every historical curiosity.

As it's English Tourism Week, which celebrates everything amazing there is for visitors to see, do and experience in England, we’re sharing the top ten reasons which make Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, an unmissable destination!

There’s lots of fun to be had in Britain’s Ocean City during the Easter holidays. Go on an Easter Egg hunt or a bear hunt at the Theatre Royal, get crafty or explore an underwater world! We’ve pulled together eight ways you can keep the whole family entertained over the next few weeks. 

Challenging plays, smash hit musicals and family-friendly productions to keep the kids entertained during the holidays – there’s a lot going on in Plymouth’s theatre land during April. Read on for our preview of all the shows taking to the stage this month, and snap up your tickets while you still can.

Don't forget to say a big thank you to your mum this Mother’s Day on Sunday 31 March 2019. Whether you want to treat her to an extra special three-course meal, or a relaxed afternoon tea, there’s plenty of choice in Plymouth! We’ve pulled together some of top suggestions for how to spend the day, but remember – places are limited so we recommend booking soon.