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Take part in free activities across Plymouth as part of the Big Green Trail
13th June 2024
Free, fun activities with a distinctly eco-friendly feel will be taking place across Plymouth on Saturday 22 June as part of The Big Green Trail.
Over 35 city organisations have created fabulous things to do for all ages and abilities across the city as part of the Big Green Trail, which runs from 10am until 4pm.
From mermaid purse making at the National Marine Aquarium to free bike rides at Victoria Park or crafts at Central Library to immersive screenings at Market Hall, there are stamps to collect at each location which have been made from recycled plastics by local organisation Precious Plastic.
The trail has been created to offer people the chance to try new ways of travelling sustainably around Plymouth by walking, cycling, scooting, wheeling or taking the bus between stops along the route. The Council is offering free Beryl e-bike rides and under 16s travel free on any Citybus trip across Plymouth.
Some of the trail stops and activities include:
- National Marine Aquarium – tub snorkelling, mermaid purse making and rock pooling adventures
- Mayflower Steps – check out the living seawall and make your own tile
- Tinside Lido – collect four or more stamps along the trail and enjoy a swim for only £2 per person
- Plymouth Central Library – planting with microgreens or create a bookmark
- The Box – help build a mossy carpet or record an audio message on the tell the tardigrade telephone (the microscopic moss piglets in case you’re wondering)
- Central Park – make puddle out of recycled materials or go wildlife exploring
- Victoria Park – a free guided bike ride, try out a Beryl e-bike, bring your own bike for a free maintenance check or join a walking treasure hunt in the park
- Market Hall – screenings in the immersive dome at 10am: Bugs, 12pm: The Chemistry of Life, 2pm: Legend of the Enchanted Reef
- Soapbox Children’s Theatre (Devonport Park) – explore an exhibition of puppets and costumes or wander around the Spellbound Art Garden.
Spectators can look out for the climate relay runners, who will be passing a baton made from recycled materials as they visit different green locations. Participants will be showcasing different sustainable travel options including running, taking the bus, ferry, cycling and the Co Wheels electric car club.
The event will also see the crowning of Plymouth’s Local Climate Legend – a contest to celebrate residents, organisations and businesses that go that extra mile for the environment. The five winners will star in a mini-documentary about their climate action, get a planet-friendly goodie bag and be invited to walk down the mossy 'Green' carpet at the Big Green Trail event at The Box.