Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fair 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 15:30 (Europe/London) | Mount Edgcumbe House, Cremyll, PL10 1HZ
Christmas Fair at Mount Edgcumbe – Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 December 10:00 – 15:30

Get ready for one of the most magical Christmas shopping events in Cornwall and Devon – the Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fair, brought to you by Miss Ivy Events in partnership with Mount Edgcumbe Country Park This festive weekend is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of Christmas, treat yourself to a joyful day out, and tick off your gift list in style.

Get ready for one of the most magical Christmas shopping events in Cornwall and Devon!This festive weekend is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of Christmas, treat yourself to a joyful day out, and tick off your gift list in style.

Social Paddle - South West SUP
2025-12-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-28 08:00 - 09:00 | South West SUP, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP
South West SUP taking to the water at Devil’s Point

Social paddles are open to everyone with SUP experience. But South West SUP asks that before you book a 7 am paddle you come to a different day first as Thursday mornings are a much faster paddle and need to finish within 1 hour so everyone can shoot for work.

Ocean Todds - National Marine Aquarium
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Plymouth, PL5"4 0LF, United Kingdom
Ocean Todds at the National Marine Aquarium. Image credit: National Marine Aquarium

Ocean Todds at the National Marine Aquarium. Image credit: National Marine Aquarium

These sessions are aimed at your Ocean Todds between 2 and 4 years old, and their guardians, and take place every Tuesday between 10:30am and 11:30am, in the National Marine Aquarium, Waves Café!

With adventures around the Aquarium, crafts, songs and stories, the Toddler sessions are the perfect way to immerse your little ones in the magic that the Ocean has to offer.

Walkabout Royal William Yard - Community Event
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Firestone Arches, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP
Meet some local people, learn and grow your network from across creative, digital, education, marine tech and start-ups.

Join the ‘Walkabout’ for a gentle hour-long walk in Plymouth and then a drink in Steel Brew Co pub (???? dog friendly).

All are welcome, and it’s free. This community event begins on the third Thursday of every month at 6pm, at the Firestone Arch, Royal William Yard.

The idea? To connect in person, help pollinate new ideas, and solve old problems.

Walk, Talk and Tidy Up Tinside
2026-01-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | Tinside Lido, Hoe Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3DE, United Kingdom
Join us every Wednesday for a friendly stroll along the beautiful Tinside stretch of Plymouth Sound. It’s a great chance to meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and help keep our stunning National Marine Park clean as we pick up litter together.

No need to sign up—just show up! We’ll provide all the litter-picking equipment you need, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you prefer. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re coming alone or bringing friends and family.

Meet at Tinside on Plymouth Hoe. Check our socials for the latest start time.

Enjoy fantastic views, lively chats, and the feel-good factor of making a positive impact on our coast. Let’s walk, talk, and make a difference together!Location: The Tinside Lido lift – street levelWhat3words location: ///pounds.fuels.diary

Please note: If the weather isn’t on our side and we need to cancel the tidy-up, we’ll still be getting together for a social tea or coffee instead. Keep an eye on our updates for any changes or details about where to meet!

Coastal Clean Up - Mount Batten Breakwater
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Batten Breakwater, Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth, PL9 9SJ
This monthly gathering open to anyone who wants to help care for the beautiful Mount Batten area with a clean-up led by Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Rangers and volunteers.

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just dipping your toes into community action, there’s a spot for you. Volunteering not only helps keep the area clean and welcoming, but it also boosts your wellbeing—think blue mind, that calming, connected feeling we get from being near the sea. Come and help make the shore a healthy place to live for all creatures whether human or marine and learn about some of the biggest threats facing the marine environment from pollution and plastic. We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits after!

So come along, connect with your blue space, meet others, and be part of something positive for Plymouth.

Winter Waders Bird Watching - Ernesettle Creek
2026-01-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Ernesettle Creek, Plymouth, PL5 2QL, United Kingdom
Explore the wildlife wonders of Ernesettle Creek with the National Marine Park Coastal Ranger Team on a gentle guided walk. This peaceful stretch of water is a haven for birdlife, especially in the winter months when migrating species arrive to feed and roost in its protected wetlands.

As you stroll, keep an eye out for elegant Little Egrets and striking Avocets, both recognised and safeguarded in this special area. The creek’s wide mudflats and saltmarshes are vital feeding grounds for waders and wildfowl, supporting species such as Curlew, Dunlin, Redshank, Greenshank, and a variety of other wetland and woodland birds.

This is an ideal opportunity for nature lovers and bird watchers to experience a rich coastal habitat up close, learn about the species that call it home, and chat with the Ranger Team about the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and the opportunities it offers for local communities, visitors, and wildlife alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or simply enjoy a walk in beautiful surroundings, this event promises fresh air, fascinating sightings, and a deeper connection to one of Plymouth’s most treasured marine landscapes.

80s, 90s and 00s Silent Disco - National Marine Aquarium
2026-01-24 18:30 - 23:59 | National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Plymouth, PL5"4 0LF, United Kingdom
The worlds premier tour of its kind Silent Discos In Incredible Places is bringing its world class production and DJs to Plymouth Aquarium on Saturday 24th January 2026💫 Expect some of our best 80s,90s & 00s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Plymouth Aquarium!

International Shipwreck Conference 2026
2026-02-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8BZ
International Maritime, Archaeological & Shipwreck Society (IMASS) are hosting a conference for shipwreck enthusiasts of all levels. There will be a wide range of speakers on topics of: diving, exploring, archaeology, wreck salvaging, maritime history and more!Tickets available from October 2025

Nacra 15 World Championship
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-08-01 20:00 | Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Plymouth
Nacra 15 World Championships are coming to the National Marine Park! Plymouth will be welcoming sailors from across the globe to the stunning waters of the Sound in summer 2026. Located by Plymouth Yacht Club.
As one of the fastest and most competitive of youth sailing classes close racing is guaranteed
