Summer In The City…
Plymouth is so alive in the summer months and this year is no different.
This summer, Plymouth will have yet another packed programme of family friendly events; thanks to a new festival of fun organised by the Plymouth City Centre Company.
This really will be a summer full of entertainment for all the family. The Plymouth Summer of Fun kicks off on the 6th July, with Plymouth Summer Circus. This is a free day of circus entertainment and workshops on the Piazza.
Plymouth Summer Of Fun…
Every weekend, during the school holidays, there will be events and activities for everyone to enjoy. Steve Hughes, the Chief Executive of the Plymouth City Centre Company, said:
“The summer holidays are a fantastic opportunity for families to come together and spend time having fun.
“Whether you’re looking to enjoy a circus spectacle, get involved with some hands on activities, bring the little ones along for story time or challenge your friends and family to some ping pong, Plymouth Summer of Fun has plenty going on to bring you in to Plymouth City Centre.”
Plymouth Summer of Fun really does promise to bring a variety of entertainment across the holiday period, from circus workshops to dance, story time, arts and crafts and sport, all rounded off with the grand finale of the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market on 31st August.
Plymouth Bike Day…
What’s more, if you’re a fan of Plymouth Bike Nights don’t miss Plymouth Bike Day on the Piazza on 27th July. This is a local ‘meet’ for bikers from Plymouth and South East Cornwall in support of local charities.
Pete Batten, one of the Bike Night organisers, said:
“The Plymouth Motorcycle Club and their supporters are really excited to be working alongside the Plymouth City Centre Company to bring the very popular Plymouth Bike Nights events held on the Hoe Promenade for the last nine years into the City Centre for the first time as ‘Plymouth Bike Day’ to the Piazza.”
Also attending will be Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulance charities, the Chestnut Appeal, British Heart Foundation, Devon Freewheelers Blood Bikes along with many of local motorcycle traders displaying the very latest new motorcycles.
Below you will find the full programme of events, but to see all of the details simply visit: www.visitplymouth.co.uk
The full Summer of Fun programme:
6 July
Plymouth Summer Circus, Piazza
Higher Beings Circus Workshop, Piazza/Sundial
Tea Dance with a Twist, Plymouth Guildhall
Plymouth Vegan Festival, Plymouth Guildhall
8 July
Plymouth Library Storytime Event, Drake Circus
13 July
Street Factory Dance Performances, Frankfort Gate, Place de Brest and outside Drake Circus Cornwall Street entrance
Creation Station Summer workshops, Coffee#1
Plymouth Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Launch, Central Library and other Plymouth Libraries
20 July
St Luke’s Midnight Walk, Piazza
22-26 July
Plymouth College of Art Craft Week, Drake Circus
27 July
Misael Cordero: Cuban Salsa Event, Drake Circus
Plymouth Bike Day, Piazza
29 July
Plymouth Library Storytime Event, Drake Circus
31 July – 1 August
Ping! Plymouth Ping Pong Event, multiple locations across the city centre
3 August
Higher beings spring art workshop, Frankfort Gate/Waterstones New George Street Building
Creation Station Summer Workshop, The Ground Coffee House
Plymouth Dance – Dance in the City Event, Piazza
5-11 August
Plymouth Pride Activities and Parade, Piazza, Sundial and Drake Circus
7-27 August
Plymouth Libraries: Lunch at the Library, Central Library and other Plymouth Libraries
14, 21 & 28 August
Theatre Royal Craft and Dressing Up Event, Drake Circus
17 August
Higher Beings Giant Dragon, Frankfort Gate
24 August
Fool’s Paradise – Phileas Fogg, Hula Hooper, Treemendous, Various city centre locations
31 August
West End Carnival and Market 60th Anniversary, The West End and Plymouth Market
Toy and Train Fair, Methodist Central Hall
7 September
Tea Dance with a Twist, Plymouth Guildhall