Drake Circus

Festive cheer arrives at Drake Circus this weekend

Drake Circus and The Barcode has revealed its Christmas activity for this year, with a whole host of Christmas characters set to visit the centre throughout December.

This Sunday 8th December, the Elf & Safety team will once again be on hand to check shoppers are carrying their bags correctly, maintaining hydration and crossing the threshold into shops with caution. With their clip...

'Merry mailbox: Drake circus and age UK Plymouth invite local community to help spread festive cheer

Drake Circus and The Barcode is calling on customers to help spread festive cheer in the community this Christmas.

The centre has teamed up with Age UK Plymouth to launch a ‘Merry Mailbox’ initiative, which will involve the charity collecting heartfelt Christmas cards and distributing them to older members of the community over the festive period.

Drake Circus has worked...

Costa coffee opens new larger coffee shop at drakes circus

Popular coffeehouse Costa Coffee has opened a new, larger coffee shop at Drake Circus this week.

Coffee-lovers can find the new café located opposite the former unit on Old Town Street, with the move letting customers enjoy their favourite drinks in fresh, improved surroundings.

The new Costa Coffee is one of the largest in the South West, with a 180 seat capacity and...

Drake Circus hosts three days of free ocean activities

Drake Circus and The Barcode is set to host the Ocean Conservation Trust this week, with a whole host of fin-tastic interactive and educational free activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

This Wednesday and Thursday (28th and 29th August), an interactive sensory rockpool will allow visitors to learn more about Plymouth’s rockier shores, whilst customers will also be able to...

Drake Circus extends independent quarter with a new cocktail bar and retro arcade

Drake Circus welcomes two new independent local brands to the centre this month - cocktail bar, Olive and Twist, and retro arcade, Continue?

The new openings have created 35 jobs in total across a range of positions, bringing a host of unique opportunities to the area.

Located on Old Town Street, Drake Circus’ bustling independent quarter, Olive and Twist’s stunning new venue...

Drake Circus unveils new summer installations in aid of local community partners

Drake Circus has unveiled two new summer installations for 2024, transforming the centre’s atrium and Old Town Street with a kaleidoscope of colour.

Following the success of last year’s underwater-themed installation, this year’s internal display has been developed in partnership with the centre’s local charity partner, Plymouth Hospitals Charity, and will see billowing cloud lights...

Drake circus confirms new mountain warehouse store coming to the centre

UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Drake Circus.

The store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West, and will be located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island.

It is set to open in the coming months and will feature a range of womenswear, menswear, kidswear and outdoor equipment.

Greg Lumley, centre director at...

Drake Circus - 2023 in review: 10 new brand openings under year of community focused events

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination, Drake Circus and The Barcode, is riding high after a successful 2023 saw ten new brands open across its portfolio, and a multitude of community events and initiatives throughout the year.

New store openings included popular jewellery, fashion and homeware brand Oliver Bonas which launched its first store within the city at the centre ahead of...

Drake Circus invests in local talent with new mural

A new eye-catching mural has been installed at Drake Circus by Plymouth artist, Mrs Murals, to showcase local talent and beautify an urban space in the centre’s Barcode car park.

Inspiration for the mural has been drawn from a trip to the cinema as the artwork is situated in the leisure and entertainment facility close to Cineworld, and the design includes portraits of iconic stars...

Drake Circus turns rainbow for Pride

Drake Circus is turning rainbow this August in partnership with Plymouth Pride as part of city-wide Pride celebrations.

Along with its vibrant lighting scheme, Drake Circus has brought back its multicoloured ribbon canopy and its 12 ft rainbow wall vinyl outside its Cornwall Street entrance – making the perfect photo opportunities for visitors celebrating Pride this month.

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