Seafest Access Information

This page is dedicated to ensuring all visitors can fully enjoy and participate at Seafest Plymouth on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.

Site Map

Check out the site map for Seafest on 14 and 15 September. Discover how to get to all the locations at this year's events, plus ferry routes which connect venues together. 

Click here to view the full site map.

Busy times

Seafest Plymouth is a very popular event and is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour during Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.  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.

The Barbican and Sutton Harbour has many cobbled streets, including around The Parade, Quay Square and West Pier. As part of the entertainment, we will have street performers dresses in vibrant sea-themed outfits and will be on stilts, who will be roaming around the festival across the weekend.

Please note The Parade / Basket Ope (from the junction at Vauxhall Street) will be closed from 7am on Thursday 12 September to 2pm on Monday 16 September. Southside Street (from the junction of Notte Street to the junction of Lambhay Hill) will be closed from 9.30am to 5.30pm on both Sat 14 and Sun 15 September

Chill out zone

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

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 Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival. 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

Please click here for full details. 

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