May Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday Annual Bluebell Open Weekend

Woodland Well-Being Special Event at Deer Wood, Loddiswell 4th & 5th May 10.30 am– 5.50 pm

For just two days this May, you are able to walk alongside magnificent swathes of bluebells at the peaceful haven of Deer Wood, Loddiswell. Set amongst stunning native woodland this vast display of blue is now considered an annual event that nature lovers and locals never want to miss.

For 2024, the founders, Lisa Pugh and Marc Biddle, are also celebrating their first anniversary of Deer Wood as an Eco Venue and invite you to join them on this special weekend.

This year's...

May Bank Holiday Annual Bluebell Open Weekend at Deer Wood, Loddiswell

A Woodland Well-Being Special Event 4th & 5th May 10.30am – 5.50pm

For just two days this May, you can walk alongside magnificent swathes of bluebells at the peaceful haven of Deer Wood, Loddiswell. Set amongst stunning native woodland this vast display of blue is now considered an annual event that nature lovers and locals never want to miss.

For 2024, the founders, Lisa Pugh and...

Drake Circus and The Barcode confirm opening hours for May bank holidays

Drake Circus and The Barcode has confirmed its opening times for the upcoming May bank holidays, including the Early May Bank Holiday (Monday 1st May) and the King’s Coronation (Monday 8th May).

On the 1st and 8th May, the centre’s opening times will be:

  • Monday 1st May: 10am – 5pm
  • Monday 8th May: 10am – 5pm

Opening hours at The Barcode and...

Kitley House Hotel holds May Garden Party

A garden party at Kitley House Hotel, near Yealmpton, on May Bank Holiday Monday will mark the hotel's first anniversary under new ownership and its success in the regional finals of an industry award for excellence.

Kitley is throwing open its gates for a celebratory family fun day for the local community just weeks after being named Best Event Venue in the South West in the prestigious Event Entertainment Awards 2019.

Kitley’s beautiful grounds overlook the tranquil Yealm estuary, less than ten miles from Plymouth. The historic, family-run estate provides the ideal...

Early May bank holiday weekend: Brits opt for seaside breaks

The first of the May Bank Holidays is almost here, offering Brits the perfect chance to enjoy a three-day break. What are the most popular Bank Holiday destinations for Brits – and how to find cheap last minute deals to get there? The travel search engine gopili.co.uk reveals the trending destinations for this weekend. Britain’s seaside towns: a close getaway for the Bank Holiday weekend...

No water restrictions likely as South West prepares for bumper summer

South West Water today confirmed its reservoirs are ready to cope with the millions expected to head west this summer and it expects no water restrictions for the 17th consecutive year.

That's good news ahead of the first May Bank Holiday which tourism chiefs are hoping will be the first of many sun-baked weekends. Eight million tourists visit the region every year raising the demand...