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Plymouth… festive season is in full swing. Markets, wreaths, theatre and family fun - there’s something going on every corner this weekend.
Here’s what’s on 👇
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
🎅 Santa Dives
Watch Santa and an elf dive with sharks, rays and a turtle - ridiculous and brilliant in equal measure. A proper family treat and all proceeds support marine conservation.
📍 National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside
📅 1–24 Dec | 13:30–14:30
🥳 PLYM CARD IS LIVE
We are delighted to announce that after a whole summer of planning, PLYM CARD is officially LIVE.
We are rapidly approaching 100 PLYM CARD holders, who have all been enjoying their exclusive discounts at 55+ businesses across the city!
Here is what Georgie Rowe, from Mrs Browns Bakery in Plymouth had to said:
“We’re hoping the Plym Card will get a new kind of customer through our doors. We love our regulars and our students, but it’ll be lovely to see some new faces as well.”
🎅 SANTA & CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES
Festive cruise with Santa, disco, games and mince-pie levels of joy.
📍 Barbican Landing Stage
📅 6 Dec | 12:00 & 14:30
Meet Santa in a proper historic hall - includes crafts, gingerbread and afternoon tea vibes.
📍 Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa
📅 7 Dec | 13:00 & 16:00
Family breakfasts with Santa and a little festive chaos (the good kind).
📍 The Box, Tavistock Place
📅 7 Dec | multiple slots
Two-course family lunch, disco and photos with Santa.
📍 Crowne Plaza Plymouth
📅 7 Dec
🎭 THEATRE, SHOWS & LIVE
A classic, family-friendly musical take on Dickens’ Christmas tale.
📍 Devonport Playhouse
📅 3–6 Dec
A gentle, magical children’s show - perfect for under-6s and their adults.
📍 Theatre Royal Plymouth
📅 4–24 Dec
Local history served with sharp comedy and maritime pride.
📍 Barbican Theatre
📅 5–6 Dec
John Cleese’s classic (yes, really) as a brand-new stage play - laugh-out-loud, sharp and perfect if you need an evening of proper theatre.
📍 Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade
📅 2–6 Dec | 19:30
A big, energetic Swiftie tribute show - sing loud, feel seen.
📍 Plymouth Pavilions
📅 6 Dec
🛍️ MARKETS & MAKERS
Local traders, festive food and an atmospheric courtyard - perfect for last-minute gift hunting.
📍 Royal William Yard, Melville Building
📅 7 Dec
Craft stalls, wreath-making, cake decorating and a warm fundraiser vibe.
📍 Stoke Damerel Community College
📅 6 Dec | 14:00–16:00
Free entry, kids’ crafts and a grotto for tiny ticket prices.
📍 Keyham Green Places
📅 6 Dec | 11:00–15:00
An eclectic group of local artists exhibiting through the season - opening event on Friday.
📍 Manor Street, Stonehouse
📅 5 Dec – 13 Jan | Opening event 6 Dec, 18:00–20:00
🎬 FILM & SCREENINGS
Film night with a cheese twist -fundraiser and very cosy.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 5 Dec | 18:00
A singalong film screening celebrating 25 years.
📍 Saltash venue
📅 5 Dec | 19:30
New Linklater drama - thoughtful, slow-burn cinema for those who like films that stick.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 5–11 Dec
A thoughtful documentary screening about the Parthenon Marbles and cultural ownership.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 6–10 Dec
🎵 MUSIC & SEASONAL
Free family carols in The Box - bring the kids, clap along.
📍 The Box
📅 6 Dec | 13:30–15:30
A proper choir night of carols old and new.
📍 Wyndham Square
📅 6 Dec | 19:30
🍽️ FOOD, PARTIES & NIGHTS OUT
Festive dinner nights for groups, bubbly and dancing.
📍 St. Mellion Estate, Saltash
📅 5–6 Dec
Three-course festive meal and live entertainment in the Great Hall.
📍 Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa
📅 5 & 19 Dec
DJ, dancing and a welcome drink on a heated boat - adults-only.
📍 Barbican Landing Stage
📅 6 & 13 Dec | 19:30–22:30
Three-course meal, prosecco and dancing - easy festive night out.
📍 Woolwell Centre
📅 6 Dec
🚶 FAMILY ACTIVITIES & TOURS
A marshalled 2.5-mile walk, grotto at the end and hot chocolate - accessible and friendly.
📍 Cann Woods
📅 6 Dec
Go behind the scenes and into the bridge’s anchorage chambers - proper local curiosity.
📍 Tamar Bridge Visitor Centre
📅 6 Dec | 10:00–11:30
Wear a Santa suit and run/jog/walk for charity - ridiculous, sweaty and brilliant.
📍 Barbican & Sutton Harbour
📅 7 Dec | 11:00
🥯 Heyl Bakery are Moving!
After 3 years at Alma Yard, in the New Year, Heyl Bakery will be moving to 32 Batter Street. Just off Looe Street near The Almanac Cafe. Read more below!
Enjoy your weekend, ansum’s.
Whether you’re diving with Santa, catching a stage classic, or wandering a market stall with a mulled cider - get out there and make the most of it.
That’s your lot. Enjoy it, Plymouth.
Cheers,
Lewis
