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Weโre right in the thick of it now.
The final proper Christmas weekend before the big day. Lights are on, calendars are full, and the city is buzzing with festive chaos (the good kind).
Hereโs whatโs on ๐
โญ FEATURED EVENT
๐ Festive Good Food & Craft Market
One of Plymouthโs best-loved festive markets - packed with brilliant independent makers, Christmassy treats, choirs, lights and that unmistakable Royal William Yard atmosphere. Ideal for last-minute gifts or a festive wander with a mulled something in hand.
๐ Royal William Yard (Melville Building & Courtyard)
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Sun 21 Dec | 10:00โ15:00
๐ Plym Card Picks: Terra Nova, Rockets & Rascals and Black Cat Surf Club join PLYM CARD!
(Your friendly nudge to support local - and save ยฃ100s every year while you do!)
Three brilliant Plym Card cafรฉs are currently offering 50% off tea & coffee on rainy days - because if thereโs one thing Plymouth guarantees in December, itโs drizzle.
โ Terra Nova
โ Rockets & Rascals
โ Black Cat Surf Club
The card is ยฃ12 for the whole year, and many people make that back in just a handful of visits. Plus, every purchase helps keep money circulating in Plymouthโs small-business community - the very makers, venues and traders behind the festive events youโre enjoying.
Why hundreds of locals have already got one:
โจ Save money across 65+ independents
โจ Discover new places (and support ones you already love)
โจ Help Plymouthโs economy stay local
โจ One small action = a big impact for small businesses
If you'd like to join the community for 2025, you can grab a Plym Card here:
(Youโll get your digital card instantly!)
๐ SANTA & CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES
Yes - Santa diving with sharks, rays and turtles. A proper Plymouth Christmas classic, plus trails, crafts and talks included with entry.
๐ National Marine Aquarium
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FriโSun | 13:30โ14:30
๐ Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfasts, gifts for kids and Father Christmas himself in a special venue. Always sells fast.
๐ The Box
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Sun 21 Dec | multiple morning slots
Two-course Christmas carvery, choir, crafts, face painting and Santa with gifts.
๐ China Fleet Country Club
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Sun 21 Dec | 12:00โ14:30
Photo, present and festive fun inside Drake Circus.
๐ Wild Things Play Project
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SatโSun | 10:30โ16:30
Afternoon tea, dance performance, gingerbread decorating and Santa - a luxury festive treat.
๐ Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
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Sun 21 Dec | 13:00 & 16:00
๐๏ธ MARKETS & MAKERS
Artisan traders, choirs, Christmas lights and a buzzing courtyard atmosphere.
๐ Royal William Yard
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Wed 18 & Sun 21 Dec
๐ญ THEATRE, SHOWS & PERFORMANCE
A gentle, sensory Christmas show designed especially for ages 0โ3 - beautiful, calm and magical.
๐ Theatre Royal Plymouth
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FriโSun
A heart-warming festive puppet show packed with snow, storytelling and charm for little ones.
๐ The Soapbox Childrenโs Theatre
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SatโSun | morning slots
๐ The Imaginarium
A rich, slightly spooky festive adventure - perfect for bold dreamers and older kids.
๐ Soapbox Childrenโs Theatre
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SatโSun | 14:30โ16:00
๐ A Christmas Carol
A joyful, uplifting retelling of the classic Christmas story by VOX Theatre.
๐ Modbury Memorial Hall
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Fri 19 Dec | 19:00
๐ฌ FILM & SCREENINGS
Billy Wilderโs iconic Hollywood classic - dark, sharp and unforgettable.
๐ Plymouth Arts Cinema
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FriโSun
A haunting, visually striking new film inspired by The Snow Queen.
๐ Plymouth Arts Cinema
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FriโSun
Kieลlowskiโs mesmerising meditation on identity and connection.
๐ Plymouth Arts Cinema
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Sun 21 Dec
๐ต MUSIC & SEASONAL
๐ธ Resistor
Free live music night with special guests - proper grassroots gig energy.
๐ The Junction
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Sun 21 Dec | 19:30
๐ PARTIES & NIGHTS OUT
Prosecco, three-course festive dinner, DJ, dรฉcor. A full-scale Christmas do.
๐ Plymouth Argyle Football Club
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FriโSat
Red carpet, bubbles, casino tables, dinner and dancing - always a popular choice.
๐ St Mellion Estate
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FriโSat
Candlelit elegance, string quartet, dancing and period-inspired fun. Dress up encouraged.
๐ The Box (St Lukeโs)
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Fri 19 Dec | 19:00โ23:30
๐ถ Christmas 80s Party
Three-course meal, live 80s show and DJ - full nostalgia overload.
๐ Plymouth Pavilions
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FriโSat
DJ, live music from Lorraine Brown and a hog roast - tickets just ยฃ5.
๐ Woolwell
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Sat 20 Dec | 19:00
๐ฒ WORKSHOPS, WALKS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Create your own festive willow angel in a relaxed, guided workshop.
๐ Buckland Abbey
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Fri 19 Dec | 10:00โ13:00
Festive brunch and personalised knitted stockings in a cosy seaside setting.
๐ Pier Masters House
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Sat 20 Dec | 10:00โ12:30
๐ง Penguinโs Present
Interactive dance, puppetry and storytelling workshop for families with children aged 3+.
๐ Barbican Theatre
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Multiple sessions
Test your knowledge, spread festive cheer and support a good cause.
๐ Deans Cross Park
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Fri 19 Dec | 19:30
Craft your own personalised crackers - hats, jokes and silly gifts included.
๐ City Business Park
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Multiple sessions
Enjoy your weekend, ansumโs.
Whether youโre watching Santa swim with sharks, dancing at a Regency ball, crafting crackers, singing along at a gig or just warming your hands around a half-price coffee - get out there and soak it up.
Thatโs your lot. Enjoy it, Plymouth.
Cheers,
Lewis
