Plan your visit to West End Carnival on Saturday 24 August in Plymouth Market and West End.

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Opening Times

The West End Carnival will be taking place on Saturday 24 August 2024, from 11am to 4pm.

How to get here

Travelling to Plymouth by car

Travelling by car to Plymouth is easily accessible from most locations within the UK. 

Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which eventually merges to become the A38, bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you cross the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash then you've gone too far.

​Drive time from London is around three and a half hours, from Manchester is around four and a half hours and from Cardiff is around two and a half hours. 

​We recommend you use Google Maps to plan the quickest route for you.

Car parks

There are over 50 car parks and more than 5,200 parking spaces in Plymouth. 19 of these car parks are situated in and around the city centre, varying from short term and long term stays.

​Find out more on where to park in Plymouth. 

Road closures

New George Street –from junction w/ Raleigh Street to Market Avenue

Market Avenue in its entirety

Cornwall Street – from Market Avenue to junction w/ Market Way

Market Way - from Junction w/ Cornwall Street to junction w/ Mayflower Street West

Colin Campbell Court – junction w/ Market Avenue (access still permitted via Western Approach)

All timings are 8am to 5pm

Bus travel within Plymouth 

Check out the plan your bus journey page to help find which bus you need to catch, where to catch it from and what time it leaves.

Make the most of Plymouth Citybus' Ticket £2 Ride offer, for £2 single tickets, buy on bus, cash or contactless. 

Park and Ride

Stagecoach operate all three park and ride sites in Plymouth; Coypool, the George and Milehouse. Services run from Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays) and are every 10 to 12 minutes (can be up to 15 minutes at certain times). 

Visit the Park and Ride website for further details.

Travelling from outside of Plymouth

All buses from outside Plymouth finish at the Plymouth Coach Station on Mayflower Street, which is only a five-minute walk from West End Carnival.

Visit the National Express website for further details. 

Train travel

Plymouth Train Station is located only a short 10 minute walk from the West End Carnival. Once arrived at the station, please exit and turn right onto Saltash Road, turn left up towards North Cross roundabout, go under the underpass and turn right towards Plymouth City Centre.

​Visit the National Rail website for further details.

Accommodation

Our Tourist Information Centre is in the heart of the picturesque Barbican, Plymouth's historic maritime quarter. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can give you advice on where to stay and help you make the most of your visit.

Email barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 306330.

Site map

Check out the site map for this year's West End Carnival.

Access Information

There are a number of venues within the city centre that would be delighted to welcome visitors who need a chilled out area to enjoy including Moments Cafe (69A New George Street), Coffee Time (134 Cornwall Street), Power Plant Café (59 Cornwall Street) and The Treasury (Catherine Street). Furthermore, all areas of the event are accessible and there are plenty of benches to rest on in the city centre.

Public toilets

There are public toilets on Armada Way, including disabled toilets, and in Plymouth Market.

Blue badge parking

Find out more about Blue Badge parking.