Access Information for Pirates Weekend

If you have an enquiry relating to access and inclusion needs for Pirates Weekend, please contact eventaccess@plymouth.gov.uk and an officer will get back to you.

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Busy times

Plymouth Pirates Weekend is a hugely popular family event and is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour during Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May.  However, we understand that some visitors may prefer to visit when there are fewer people around and if this is the case for you, the first hour of the event each day, between 10am and 11am tends to be a bit less busy.

Site information

Multiple areas of site include cobbled walkways and paths. Visitors should please take care on these.

Chill out zone

Take some time out in the garden area at the entrance to Basket Ope, where you’ll be able to soak in the sounds of Pirates Weekend while relaxing away from the hustle and bustle.

Sensory Needs 

At 10am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, and 3.30pm there will be cannon fire sounding from the Quay Square area of the Barbican. Visitors who are sensitive to loud, sudden noises are advised to avoid this area at these times

Information points

Please visit the Barbican Tourist Information Centre opposite the Mayflower Steps if you have any questions. There will also be also stewards on hand to help at Pirates Weekend. They will be wearing yellow high viz tabards so please ask them if you have any questions.

Picnic area

If you’re looking for a spacious picnic area, cross the Sutton Harbour bridge on the Barbican, past the National Marine Aquarium and head towards Queen Anne’s Battery along Pilgrim Way leading to Commercial Place. This area is just 250m from the Barbican Tourist Information Centre.

Blue badge parking

Find our more about blue badge parking information in Plymouth

Public toilets

Barbican - Quay point

The Barbican, PL1 2LR

• one disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
• six gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities 
• closed at 11pm (automatic).

Elphinstone (Phoenix Wharf)

The Hoe, PL1 2NX

• one disabled toilet, baby changing facilities
• four gender neutral toilets with baby changing facilities
• closed at 11pm (automatic)
• pay as you go toilets.

Hoe Promenade

The Hoe, PL1 2PA

• 8 gender neutral toilets, 1 disabled toilet with baby changing facilities
• changing places room available, refer to Changing Places website for access arrangements
• open Monday to Sunday until 8pm.

West Hoe

The Hoe, PL1 3DE

• 10 Automatic toilets all with baby changing facilities, two of the toilets are disabled friendly
• pay as you go toilets
• open 8am to 6pm.

Find out more information on public toilets.

Discover everything to see at Pirates Weekend including:

• Entertainment programme
• Sea Shanty Bands
• The Jeremiah's Journey Pirate Fun Run
• Pirate Weekend Trail
• Exhibitors 
• Travel information