The latest news from the city.
A look at Cattedown and Sutton Harbour, from the Domesday Book to the Barbican Prawn, with the quays, shipyards and the Sutton Harbour Heritage Trail that tell the story of Plymouth's oldest port.
The Artillery Tower is a family-run restaurant in a 1500s fort on Plymouth's seafront, open only on Friday and Saturday evenings. It serves high-end modern British food from West Country producers, with a set menu and a small, seven-table dining room.
Plymouth's festive season opens with the Christmas Bloom event, starting with the lights switch-on at The Piazza on 12 November. The post covers the Christmas markets, family activities like the Tinsel Town Tunnel and Candy Cane Corner, and practical travel tips.
From The Hoe and the Waterfront Walkway to Jennycliff, Wembury and the Plym estuary, this guide brings together autumn routes, landmarks and practical stops for a drink. It also covers access notes, ferry options and current route checks.
Bill Fornaciari traces Plymouth's food-shopping history from the Pavesi family's 1892 store through the era of Italian family shops to the arrival of the big chains, with Perry's Market still trading after 71 years.
A practical look at Finders Keepers Vintage & Vinyl in Plymouth’s Old Village, covering its vintage clothing, records, memorabilia, atmosphere and pricing. The post also includes the address, opening hours and useful details before visiting.
Pennywell Farm's Pumpkin Festival runs from 26 September to 1 November, 9am to 4pm, with all tickets bookable online in advance. A ticket covers the pumpkin patch, trails, animal encounters, rides and play areas, with a half-hourly activity schedule and plenty of food and drink on site.
A guide to Theatre Royal Plymouth's autumn half term programme, from The Colour of Dinosaurs and its 8-11 workshop to A Tale of Us, The Littlest Yak and King Arthur, plus booking, family rates and the early Christmas line-up.
A friendly guide to Plymouth’s traditional drinking spots, from the historic Minerva Inn and Fisherman’s Arms to the Dolphin, Hyde Park and the Barbican’s Plymouth Gin Distillery. It includes local history, beer details and current opening information where available.
Maritimo Wine & Tapas Bar on Hoe Road, Plymouth, serves authentic Spanish tapas, seafood paella and Spanish wines all year round, with two floors, a balcony overlooking Plymouth Sound and a vegan-friendly menu. Open roughly 12pm to 10pm daily, it takes credit cards, delivery and take-away.
