Not to be missed this summer, Plymouth’s popular waterside destination, Royal William Yard, is set to celebrate the sound of local musical talent. With stunning sea views, the Yard’s grand historic buildings set the stage and become a backdrop like no other, playing host to a range of artists in different outdoor and indoor locations.
Visitors can look forward to outdoor evenings of...
The Mayflower Museum on Plymouth’s Barbican has re-opened ready for the summer following a major overhaul of its displays led by a team from The Box.
The refurbishment brings together the learnings from the Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy exhibition, which was on display in the city during 2020/21, and the Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America exhibition which toured...
Plymouth’s lock gates which form a key part of the city’s coastal defences, protecting hundreds of homes and businesses from flooding, and providing access to the marina and fish quays in the Sutton Harbour and Barbican area of the city, are to undergo a £3m repair and maintenance project in the autumn. The work is being carried out by the Environment Agency, with funding from the UK...
British Art Show 9 (BAS9), Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark contemporary art exhibition,will culminate in Plymouth this autumn (8 October – 23 December), after successful showings in Aberdeen (10 July – 10 October 2021), Wolverhampton (22 January – 10 April 2022) and Manchester (27 May – 4 September 2022).
Hayward Gallery Touring is delighted to announce that 37 artists have been...
Drake Circus has unveiled its new summer installation transforming the centre’s atrium and its Old Town Street entrance into a vibrant underwater spectacle.
Following the success of previous installations, this year’s multi-coloured display is made from a number of giant jellyfish and fish, as well as a canopy of blue, green and purple bunting, providing the perfect photo opportunity...
An award-winning piece of technology has been installed at Plymouth Yacht Haven in Mount Batten to remove pieces of floating plastic from the sea.
A ‘Seabin’ has been installed in the popular marina to collect debris, plastics and microplastics from the water with the ability to collect over 1 ton of marine waste each year. Made from recyclable materials, the Seabin draws water in...
Popular Vietnamese eatery, Pho, has opened its doors to diners as its inaugural Plymouth restaurant launches at Royal William Yard. After months of work to create a unique and vibrant space, recruit a skilled team, and deliver a mouth-watering menu; this must-visit new restaurant is now open for business.
The latest addition to iconic Grade I listed Melville building, the exciting...
Ten Crowdfunder projects have gone live as part of the collaboration between Arts University Plymouth and regional organisation Crowdfunder , in a bid to successfully win a share of £15,000 funding. Through the fund, students, graduates and organisations across Plymouth could get up to £3,500 towards their crowdfunding campaign. Projects from students and graduates of Arts University Plymouth...
In celebration of Pride month – and the 50th anniversary of Pride in the UK – Sherford has created a fitting greeting to the town, with bespoke ‘Sherford Pride’ flags lining either side of its main street. A dozen 2-metre long rainbow flags are flying along Hercules Road from the Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey sales centres, to celebrate Pride and the LGBT+ community, and the...
From 27th June – 10th July, visitors can take to the green to watch Wimbledon
This summer, tennis fans are invited to catch the Wimbledon action live on the big screen, on the lawn at Royal William Yard. Running from the 27th June to 10th July, the Yard’s green – once home to a lawn tennis court – will play host to a tennis extravaganza, complete with all the key matches screened...
