Seafest x PSNMP 2025

On 13 and 14 September, enjoy a celebration of the city’s connection to the sea, with a fun-filled weekend of delectable food, live music, demos and sea-themed activities and entertainment.

There’s been a little change in the weather forecast for Seafest weekend, but don’t worry—the show most definitely goes on! While some activities have been cancelled or moved indoors for everyone’s safety and comfort, there’s still a packed programme of brilliant things to see and do across Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. If you're planning on getting wet, you might as well do it with a smile! We can't wait to see you all at Seafest!

For booking links and more information head to: https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/major-events/seafest-plymouth/whats-on

PSA - If you have booked an event such as Boat Trip with the Ocean Conservation Trust, or any activities with the Mount Batten Centre, South West SUP etc, please keep an eye out for updates from the organiser - they will be in touch for the latest plans.

Saturday

The Barbican and Sutton Harbour  

Pop-up stalls, live music stage at West Pier, live cookery demonstrations at the Chef stage at the Parade and face painting.

• Education and conservation Zone at Quay square- interactive stands (Seadream Education, Plymouth Fish Finger, Conscious Sisters, Fishermen’s Mission, The Box, Devon Wildlife Trust and More).
• Walk around entertainment and pop-up performances.
• West Pier Live music stage.
• Boat Trips around the Sound with The Bounty (requires booking)

Tinside Lido

• 90p swim sessions from 10-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm (requires booking).
• Tinside Motion Picture Show Cinema MOVED INSIDE (booking required)
  • The Life Aquatic of Steve Zissou at 5:30pm
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel at 8pm

Trinity Pier (Millbay)

• FREE Pelican of London open deck event- walk aboard this tall ship 10am - 2pm.

Mount Batten

• FREE Mount Batten Tower Open Day 10am-3pm- visitors at the barbican are to be encouraged to use the MB ferry to get to MB 50% off.
• Mount Batten Water sports and Activities Centre Taster Sessions including Kayaking, Stand up Paddleboarding and Sailing - cancelled due to weather: Due to forecasted weather conditions all on the water sessions (sailing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking) at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre have unfortunately been cancelled. Customers who have made bookings will be contacted by Mount Batten Centre to arrange a refund. 

Royal William Yard

Lots of activities taking place as part of the overall programme including, pop-up stands, roaming entertainment, live music and an 18m inflatable sperm whale.  

• FREE children’s theatre inside the sperm whale at 10am, 10:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 14:30 (Moved to the new Cooperage building due to weather) (booking required).
• Meet The Marine Park interactive information stand
• Discounted Paddleboard sessions with SWSUP - postponed due to weather
• 200th Anniversary Waterfront Cruiseof RWY with Plymouth Boat Trips (booking required).
• FREE family zone in the Arcade with crafts, face painting, Seafest Hide and Seek, stitching creative sessions.
• 200 Exhibition - Collection of artefacts and information to celebrate 200^th anniversary of RWY at Melville Corner – new self-guided history trail also starts from here 10 – 3pm
• Visit Devonport Naval Heritage Centre 10 – 3pm Hop on a free shuttle bus running from Royal William Yard
• SOLD OUT historic walking tours of RWY.
• FREE guided walk with South West Coast Path to Mount Edgcumbe from Admirals Hard 10:30 until 12:30 (SOLD OUT).

Mount Edgcumbe

• Mount Edgcumbe heritage walking tours with the SHIPS Project showing artefacts found from recently archaeological digs at Barn Pool (booking required).
• Twilight bat walk from 7-9pm accompanied by guest expert and thermal imaging technology (SOLD OUT).
• The Archaeology Community Dig and re-enactment is cancelled due to weather

Visitors at Barbican and RWY to be encouraged to use the ferry to get to Mount Edgcumbe. Ferries will be 50% off.

FREE Shark and Ride shuttle bus – see timetable and map.

Sunday

The Barbican and Sutton Harbor  

Pop-up stalls, live music stage at West Pier, live cookery demonstrations at the Chef stage at the Parade and face painting.

• Education and conservation Zone at Quay square- interactive stands (Seadream Education, Plymouth Fish Finger, Concious Sisters, Fishermans Mission, The Box, Devon Wildlife Trust, Ocean Conservation Trust and More).
• Walk around entertainment and pop-up performances.
• West Pier Live music stage.
• FREE OCT boat trips around the Sound (To be cancelled if Strong winds) (requires booking).
• Boat Trips around the Sound with The Bounty (To be cancelled if Strong winds) (requires booking)
• FREE guided walks to RWY starting at Mayflower steps from 10:30 (requires booking).

Tinside Lido

• 90p swim sessions from 10-12pm (requires booking).
• Dog swims in half an hour session from 1-5pm (booking required).
• Tinside Motion Picture Show Cinema MOVED INSIDE (booking required)
  • The Salt Path at 7:30pm.

Trinity Pier

• FREE Pelican of London open deck event- walk aboard this tall ship 1000 - 1400.

Mount Batten

• Mount Batten Water sports and Activities Centre Taster Sessions including Kayaking, Stand up Paddleboarding and Sailing are cancelled due to strong winds: Due to forecasted weather conditions all on the water sessions (sailing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking) at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre have unfortunately been cancelled. Customers who have made bookings will be contacted by Mount Batten Centre to arrange a refund. 

Royal William Yard

Lots of activities taking place as part of the overall programme including, pop-up stands, History exhibition, art and crafts and an 18m inflatable sperm whale. 

• FREE children’s theatre inside the sperm whale at 10am, 10:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 14:30 (booking required). (Moved in doors to the New Cooperage building due to weather)
• FREE family zone in the Arcade with crafts, face painting, Seafest Hide and Seek, stitching creative sessions.
• 200 Exhibition - Collection of artefacts and information to celebrate 200^th anniversary of RWY at Melville Corner – new self-guided history trail also starts from here 10 – 3pm
• SOLD OUT Historic Walking Tours.
• South West SUP Paddleboarding sessions are cancelled due to weather.

Mount Edgcumbe

• FREE Mount Edgcumbe guided house tours accompanied by the SHIPS Project at 11:30, 12:30, 3pm and 4pm (booking required).
• Historic re-enactment show is cancelled due to weather
• The Community Archaeology Dig is cancelled due to weather

Visitors at Barbican and RWY to be encouraged to use the ferry to get to Mount Edgcumbe. Ferries will be 50% off.

FREE Shark and Ride shuttle bus (See map and timetable).

Barbican

Chef Stage – The Parade

Music Stage – West Pier