Visit Plymouth Blog

Make Christmas a magical experience in Plymouth this holiday season. From festive experiences and dazzling light displays to heartwarming carol services and quaint Christmas markets it truly is the season to be jolly in Britain's Ocean City.

The festive season is just around the corner, and Theatre Royal Plymouth have got some wonderful productions on their stages to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Bid farewell to 2023 and say hello to 2024 on New Year's Eve in Plymouth. Welcome the new year in style and visit one of the many unforgettable celebratory parties.

The Tourist Information Centre gift shop on the Barbican has a wide range of locally made products, confectionary and local interest books offering the perfect presents for locals and visitors.

Plymouth's iconic Barbican is set to sparkle this week with as Christmas Lights are set to be switched on on Saturday 18 November.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Christmas shopping time and Plymouth is the perfect place to get your present list ticked off! 

There is a jam-packed schedule of events taking place at the Plymouth Arts Cinema this November.

Blow out the cobwebs and explore the beauty of Plymouth and the surrounding areas this winter. 

A huge amount is planned this Christmas at Royal William Yard, providing plenty of opportunity for festive feasting, shopping and socialising, mooching around makers markets and more.

The Barbican is set to turn spooky next week as the popular Halloween half term trail returns to the area for what will be its seventh year.

Calling all dessert lovers! Are you savouring something sweet but not sure where to go? 

The Plymouth City Centre Company, in partnership with a host of local businesses, have organised a week of FREE fun activities for everyone to enjoy during October half term.