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Looking for things to do in Plymouth this Christmas?

With snow flurries, inspired shopping, party celebrations, Christmas lights and fun characters bringing magic and mischief, Drake Circus and The Barcode are all about making memories with friends, family and loved ones with days out and night to remember. 

In the lead up to half term, here are some ideas to help you make the most of your weekend, with this week's Friday Five:

The countdown to Christmas is on, and plenty is planned at Royal William Yard throughout the winter to make it a memorable occasion.

The most fang-tastic time of the year is almost here, and there's lots of activities for all the family to have a spooktacular time in Plymouth!

This week's Friday Five is packed full of exciting things to see and do this weekend – from tasting South American cuisine, boogying at a Silent Disco, to adventuring with alpacas or watching a tragedy – there's something for everyone.

Brighten up your October and see all The British Art Show exhibition has to offer in Plymouth. We are spoilt for choice for places to visit and things to eat in the city. See our top 5 suggestions for this weekend:

British Art Show 9 (BAS9) is coming to Plymouth and it’s a big deal! We know you are a keen supporter of culture in the city but we also appreciate that contemporary visual art can be challenging at times; so, to help we’ve created this guide, designed to give you key information about British Art Show 9.

Get inspired by this week's Friday Five, which is packed with things to do and see this weekend in Plymouth!

Friday 23 September marks the end of summer and the start of autumn. While we may not be enjoying the heat and sun as much as we used to, there is still plenty of things to do both indoors and outside. 

With everyone facing financial challenges, finding a fun-packed, homegrown destination without breaking the bank is a real bonus.

Step forward Plymouth, a city that delivers bags of activities, arts and culture without busting the vacation budget.

Autumn is the perfect time to get out on a walk and explore all the beautiful colours that autumn brings with it.

If you love dance, you're in for a treat at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, as six dance productions are taking to the stage between now and February 2023.