Other events around the waterfront

There are lots of other events and activities going on around the waterfront this Christmas.

NSPCC Festival of Trees

This popular annual event is back, but this year you can see these glittering Christmas trees in not just one, but three different venues in the waterfront area!

• *National Marine Aquarium
• *Plymouth Pavilions
• Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard

*you will need to have a valid ticket to enter these venues to see these trees

How many other Christmas trees can you find on the Barbican?

Many of our local and independent gift shops, galleries, cafes, and bars, are also supporting NSPCC this Christmas, by creating wonderful festive displays in their windows, and inside their premises. See how many you can find, take a picture, post it on Facebook using tag Plymouth Waterfront Partnership #Festivaloftrees

Don't forget to donate by scanning the QR code whilst instore.

Plymuff Players Presents Ciderella

Panto season just got a whole lot funnier at Barbican Theatre. Ciderella is here to bring some festive cheer to Plymouth from 13 to 24 December. Expect cider, laughs, and a VERY different Cinderella story!

Book your tickets to Ciderella.

Feed the Turtle, Sleeping with the Sharks at National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium has a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place, from feeding the turtles, to snorkelling or sleeping with sharks and more.

For more information visit National Marine Aquarium.

Mayflower Museum & Tourist Information Centre

Journey through time, and learn the history of The Pilgrims and their voyage on the Mayflower to the New World.

Find out more about the Mayflower Museum.

Plymouth Gin Distillery

Visit the home of Plymouth Gin, England’s oldest working gin distillery and book a tour.

Discover Plymouth Gin Distillery.

Royal William Yard

Eat, drink and be merry at Royal William Yard this Christmas. Transformed into a winter wonderland, enjoy festive markets, places to shop and socialise, and seasonal entertainment. Head to the Yard and check out the stunning range of magical gifts at the Festive Good Food and Craft Markets. Returning every Wenesday and Sunday in the build up to Christmas, the a visit to one of these margical markets is a must this Christmas.

Furthermore, don't miss the Festive Family Fun Day at the Royal William Yard on Saturday 14 December. Head to the Yard for a day of Christmas merriment, free festive crafting for children and Christmas tunes from a Barbershop Choir will deliver plenty of cheer all available from 10am-2pm. Discover more about what's on at the Royal William Yard this Christmas. 

Santa Fun Run

The Santa Fun Run is back on Sunday 8 December! This fantastic event to the waterfront will create possibly one of the largest amount of Santa's you will ever see in one place. Organised by Saltram Rotary, this event raises much needed funds for two local charities, Jeremiah's Journey and Shekinah!

For more information and to register your place visit Santa Fun Run website.