See the Plymouth Morris Men in action and witness one of our most traditional forms of dancing with a series of performances throughout the month. They start on May Day morning by welcoming the summer sun as it rises with dancing on the Hoe Promenade in front of Smeaton’s Tower.
Further performances will take place at a range of Plymouth venues:
Wednesday 1 May: 5am-6am, The Promenade, The Hoe; 7.30pm-8pm, The Minerva, 31 Looe Street and 8.15pm, The Dolphin Hotel, 14 The Barbican. Wednesday 15 May: 7.30pm-11pm, The Seymour Arms, 10 North...
Plymouth has links to many famous people throughout history including artists, entrepreneurs, seafarers and explorers.
Come in and find out more about some of these fascinating characters and make a hat inspired by them before the Lord Mayor’s Day parade begins.
Open 10am-1pm (last entry 12.30pm). Admission is free and there is no need to book.
Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be patient with us if sessions are busy as activities are organised on a first come, first served basis!
Plymouth’s first-ever History Festival will take place from 1 to 31 May 2013 and aims to highlight Plymouth’s unique history and heritage.
A number of Plymouth City Council departments as well as over 30 different local organisations and heritage providers are contributing to the programme which includes exhibitions and displays, film, music and performance, family activities, talks, presentations, walks and guided tours, plus a host of special events such as Local Studies Day, Family History Day, Archives from the Attic, the Opening Ceremony for Devonport Column and Museums at...
