A historic waterfront destination in Plymouth, Royal William Yard is a 16-acre complex featuring the largest collection of Grade I listed military buildings in Europe. Originally built as a Royal Navy victualling yard, it has been transformed into a vibrant, award-winning hub of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, and residential spaces.
Free weekend market with South West artisan makers and local food and drink producers in the Melville Building at Royal William Yard.
A free exhibition bringing together locally and nationally renowned artists at Melville Corner, Royal William Yard, as part of the Artober festival.
City-wide celebration of Plymouth's independent creative scene with exhibitions, workshops and showcases from local and visiting creatives.
Community exhibition by homelessness charity Path exploring themes of home, hope and homelessness through painting, photography, textiles and written work.
A month-long contemporary art festival featuring exhibitions, installations, workshops and community projects at the historic Royal William Yard waterfront estate.
A popular monthly market gathering local artisan makers, food and drink producers, and vendors with handcrafted gifts and tasty treats.
Open-air painting competition for artists of all abilities at Royal William Yard, with prizes and works in the Artober Exhibition.
A curated selection of contemporary art from local artists, including landscapes, abstracts, printmaking and ceramics, with the opportunity to meet the makers.
Tennis historian Christian Howgill delivers an entertaining talk on how the game of tennis has influenced our world, based on his book.
An evening of fashion, drinks and charity with a runway show supporting The Primrose Foundation, featuring collections from Identity Fashion and Pebble.
A creative writing workshop led by Dr Rosemarie Corlett, inspired by the artwork Intertidal, exploring the places where the sea finds its way into Plymouth.
Yard Sessions return for summer 2026 at Royal William Yard in Plymouth, featuring live music in the Secret Garden.
