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 Special over 50s sessions |
Derry's Cross Plymouth, Devon PL1 2SW United Kingdom +44 1752 22 5553 |
This is an easily accessible city centre cinema, situated just behind the car park next to the Theatre Royal. It is not one of your new high tech cinemas, but continues to offer value for money on a choice of three screens. All tickets are reduced before 5pm and on Sundays, which is good news if you want a good outing for a large group or family. There is also a reduced price family ticket and they even have a special session for over 50s. Ring for details of the programme, see your local paper or visit them online. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amateur operatics |
Derry's Cross Plymouth, Devon PL1 2SW United Kingdom +44 1752 26 6104 |
This small theatre is the home of many of Plymouth's major amateur operatic and dramatic companies, including the Western College Players, the Tamaritans and the local music festival. Other companies, including the Carmenians and the Plymouth Operatic Society use it for their smaller productions. Despite their amateur status, the quality of performance is superb and not to be missed. The main purpose for the theatre is to provide a base for members of the Athenaeum Society, who frequently host fine lectures and some films. The Athenaeum is many years old, but is now housed in a modern building designed by local architects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Historical pub for theatregoers |
Old George Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2TG United Kingdom +44 1752 67 2100 |
This building is one of few in Plymouth that is still in perfect condition after surviving the Blitz in the Second World War. It originated as an actual working bank, which is evident from the interior. The inside has not been modernised and still keeps its original air of sophistication. The Bank offers a wide range of food and drinks and is reasonably priced. Food is served from 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm. Every Wednesday they hold a karaoke and every Thursday there's a live band playing. They are quite often tribute bands, for example, the very talented Beatles tribute band. This pub is very popular with theatregoers as it is situated right behind the Theatre Royal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Versatile entertainment |
Shapters Road Coxside Plymouth, Devon PL4 0SL United Kingdom +44 1752 22 2241 |
This new and versatile entertainment complex contains something for everybody. Enjoy films in comfort at the Warner Village Cinemas or the Vue Plymouth. For those who want more action, why not visit Plymouth Megabowl or Cannons Health Club. Stop for a glass of wine in Heroes or dance the night away at Destiny Nightclub. By then you'll be ready for a meal, so why not try some authentic American food at the Old Orleans restaurant or Pizza Hut. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Rent-a-Role |
Castle St Plymouth, Devon PL1 2NJ United Kingdom +44 1752 26 7631 http://www.barbicantheatre.co.uk |
Although the Barbican Theatre is very small, only 146 seats, it has a unique place in the local community. This is the base of Rent-a-Role, who use drama extensively with young people in education and therapy. There are also many community performances produced here, including the annual pantomime. Otherwise it shows productions from many touring groups. These include drama, dance, comedy, and concerts of all kinds. Seat prices are very reasonable, maximum being £6.50 and averaging £4.50. Despite their size, the theatre has full disabled access and facilities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Acres of fun |
Alma Road Plymouth, Devon PL2 3DG United Kingdom |
This huge park is a great place for picnics, having many secluded spots bordered by hedges. The three children's play parks offer fun for all young children and there is a small skate ramp near the Alma Road entrance. There are numerous football pitches and also an extensive putting green where clubs can be hired, or you can bring your own. It's an excellent place for walking dogs and has lots of designated dog bins. The park also offers an adult size keep-fit trail with many pieces of apparatus all round the park. Together with Plymouth's largest diving pool, swimming pool and a sports complex, it's a great place to relax and play, whatever your age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once housed first porcelain factory in England |
Marrowbone Slip Sutton Harbour Plymouth, Devon PL1 0DW United Kingdom +44 1752 661 592 |
The name comes from this pub's location in the old warehouse that once housed the very first porcelain factory in England, where they offer live music on Friday evenings monthly. Fabulous views over Sutton Harbour and the Barbican can be enjoyed year round from the heated verandah. Inside, the spacious, lofty bar has been divided into smaller booth-like areas, with beams and flagstone floors, bare slate and stone walls with nets, kegs and fishing gear, including a boat. There is good value, innovative bar food and the selection of real ales includes Dartmoor Best, Marstons Pedigree, and Tetleys on handpump. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salsa club with bar and dance floor |
Elliot Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PP United Kingdom +44 1752 664100 http://www.clubfandango.com |
Plymouth's only weekly comedy club, when every Thursday there's live stand up comedy from the national and international circuit. Fridays vary, with monthly theme nights (i.e. Sex in tha city on the 1st friday of every month; Fetish night hosted by the infamous Westward Bound on the last friday of every month). The atmosphere in Club Fandango is always lively and fun and you don't have to be a talented salsa dancer to enjoy yourself. They offer a large selection of drinks, including their own cocktails, and there are always different promotions available. They also sell nachos, which are served until about 1.45am. Every Thursday they hold a stand-up comedy night from 8pm. Then they have a DJ for the rest of the night. On Saturdays a cult DJ, Greg Van Dike, plays spinning soul, latin, funk, jazz, pop, motown, reggae and easy music for a really good party atmosphere.The venue is available for party bookings, which are free of charge, between Sunday and Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky house, garage, dance and club anthems |
121-123 Union Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 3NB United Kingdom +44 1752 22 0055 http://www.danceacademy.co.uk |
Dance Academy holds a number of different club nights, Saturday being the most popular. The music they play is mainly dance and club anthems, UK garage, R n'B and funky house. Every week they have resident and guest DJs playing, for example Judge Jules is the most recent. They also hold Ibiza nights, where resident DJs from many of the island's clubs do sets. There are two rooms to choose from, the Gallery and the Main room, with different music playing in each one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reflective performances |
Royal Parade Plymouth, Devon PL1 2TR United Kingdom +44 1752 26 7222 |
This is an excellent small theatre, offering quieter and more reflective performances than the huge, mainstream Theatre Royal. These include cult plays, poetry readings and children's theatre productions. Many of the works produced have come straight from successful premieres at the Edinburgh Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Win big money on national games |
Derry's Cross Plymouth, Devon PL1 2SW United Kingdom +44 1752 66 4498 |
Membership is free to this thriving and expanding bingo club, but it will take seven days for your membership card to reach you by mail. If you simply cannot wait to try your luck, you can pick up a temporary card that entitles you to play after 24 hours. If you are really keen you can spend practically a whole day here, as doors open at 11am every day. There are two sessions every afternoon and two more in the evening. Light refreshments are available to keep you going in between. If bingo is your scene and you are over 18, this is the in place to be. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Place your bets |
2 Union Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2SR United Kingdom +44 1752 22 8930 |
This centrally located casino offers free membership. It is open every day of the week until the early hours and you will find gaming to suit all tastes. You can try your luck at roulette, or if you prefer to play cards there are card rooms for blackjack and poker. There are also gaming slot machines available. Restaurants and sports bars are available for refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Memorabilia from ships and the sea |
19 Southside Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LD United Kingdom +44 1752 66 4898 |
Full of curios and memorabilia from ships and the sea, this atmospheric pub has real Barbican ambience. In the late 1980s it was greatly extended, when the brewery took over the former consulate building behind it. Situated on the corner, with entrances from Southside Street and the Parade, and open all day in the summer, it's popular with locals and visitors alike. There's a wide selection of bar snacks, real ales straight from the cask, and music in the evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The place if you're 18-30 |
34-36 Union Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 3EY United Kingdom +44 1752 26 6118 |
Every week this nightclub accommodates a large proportion of Plymouth's youth and specializes in the latest commercial and popular music. It's on two floors; the first, known as The Boulevard, is made up of three different themed bars: the Sports Bar, the Beach Bar and Murphy's Irish Bar. The second floor has a large dance floor and three main bars. Millennium also holds special nights with guest DJs and special guest appearances. The 'all-in' night is where all drinks and food is included. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chinese subtitles to bean fritters |
38 Looe Street Plymouth, Devon PL1 1BR United Kingdom +44 1752 20 6114 http://www.plymouthac.org.uk/ |
Plymouth Arts Centre is a little gem, in the old part of Plymouth leading to the Barbican. The Gallery holds regular exhibitions of art and sculpture by local and regional artists, many inspired by the south-west seashore and the coast of neighbouring Brittany. This is a popular venue for arts events for both children and adults. At the cinema, you can see an assortment of elite films (subtitled) in Chinese, English, French, German, and Japanese. There is limited disabled access to cinema. The steep stairs are worth the climb, for those who are able, to reach the fine vegetarian restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Progress and tradition successfully united |
Drake Circus Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AJ United Kingdom +44 1752 304 774 http://www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk |
Plymouth City Museum is centrally located, a few steps from Drake Circus. This traditional but innovative museum hosts prime historical research projects, workshops, lectures and evening and lunchtime concerts, mainly in the winter months. It presents touring displays of exceptionally high quality and striking exhibitions which focus on important events in social history. Permanent displays feature Natural History, art and artefacts, including Chinese and English Ceramics. There is something for everyone in this fascinating museum, from fun lovers to connoisseurs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Anyone for bowls? |
Barbican Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PA United Kingdom +44 1752 30 4849 |
This green plateau is an excellent place to watch the ships in Plymouth Sound. There are many interesting landmarks on the Hoe, including three war memorials and a large statue of Francis Drake, whose game of bowls there is legendary. Also re-erected here is the spectacular Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth's famous lighthouse. On the east side of the Hoe is the vast Citadel, built by King Charles II to defend the port. A later edition, Plymouth Dome, is a high tech time capsule of Plymouth through the ages. There is no sand below Plymouth Hoe, just a pebbly beach at the very far end. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ten pin triumphs |
Plymouth Road Plympton Plymouth, Devon PL7 1SD United Kingdom +44 1752 33 6666 |
This ten pin bowling complex in the Barbican Leisure Park offers lots of different packages, some including themed food for parties, for both children and adults. There are 36 bowling lanes and also 13 pool tables and Quasar. If you have children or bowlers with special needs, you can get a ball ramp and/or lane bumpers. There is a Diner Bar for refreshments, which is open Monday to Friday until 11p, Saturday until 12p and Sunday until 10:30p. The centre offers school and youth group discounts and there are usually special deals for bowling at non peak times. Free parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Three venue rotunda |
Millbay Road Plymouth, Devon PL1 3LF United Kingdom +44 1752 22 2200 http://www.plymouthpavilions.com/ |
This large venue is a very versatile event hall, capable of hosting many different sorts of activities. International sporting events, particularly snooker and basketball, are held here and there are also facilities for orchestral concerts, pop and rock music and light entertainment, with a concert hall holding up to 3,000 people. There is also a skating rink and leisure pool on the same site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Flumes and waves |
Millbay Road Plymouth, Devon PL1 3LF United Kingdom +44 1752 22 2200 |
This is a place for water fun rather than serious swimming. Children love the waves and waterfalls, the marooned galleon and the simulated beach. There is a foaming jacuzzi, but this is for adults only. For the brave of all ages there are several water slides, one of which takes you right outside the building. Phone for session times. If you are still feeling energetic there's also a skating rink in the building, plus bars, bistro, ice-cream parlor, snack bar and a cafeteria. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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George II mansion |
Plympton Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH United Kingdom +44 1752 33 3500 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
A remarkable George II mansion whose landscaped park overlooks the Plym estuary, Robert Adam worked here on two occasions to create the magnificent state rooms. There are gorgeous Adam ceilings throughout, and three rooms have exquisite hand painted Chinese wallpaper. The original contents also include Chippendale furniture, Wedgwood ceramics and many portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Angelica Kaufman. A very popular feature is the Great Kitchen, where authentic 18th century banquets are sometimes prepared. Saltram is often seen on film and TV and was Norland Park in the film Sense & Sensibility. A spectacular Jazz Picnic is held here every summer. Admission: adult £6, child £3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A thousand years of worship |
Royal Parade Plymouth, Devon PL1 2AD United Kingdom +44 1752 66 1414 http://www.standrewschurch.org.uk |
St Andrew's Anglican Church has been active on its present site since the 11th century. Notable amongst its previous worshippers are Catherine of Aragon, Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Captain Bligh and Sir Francis Chichester. It was almost completely destroyed in WW2 but was beautifully restored, including some magnificent twentieth century stained glass windows, by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens. You can also see the place where Sir Francis Drake scratched a voyage plan on the wall. Stewards will be happy to show you round on weekdays and fill you in on nearly a thousand years of worshipping history. Or come and join in with one of the four Sunday services, reflecting both traditional and modern worship. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Al fresco culture |
Upton Cross Plymouth, Cornwall PL14 5AZ United Kingdom +44 1579 36 2382 |
This exciting complex offers an art gallery plus theatre and live music in a fascinating and original outdoor venue. Although there is an all-weather canopy for protection from the elements, the seating is all wooden so you are advised to bring your own cushion. But what it lacks in elegance this theatre certainly makes up for in atmosphere and content. Sterts' own theatre company presents an ever-changing variety of drama and musicals, from Shakespeare to the Sound of Music, but you can also enjoy drama from other groups and concerts of jazz, flamenco, Irish music, Latin American, folk and much more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance, drama, dinner and dreams |
Royal Parade Plymouth, Devon PL1 2TR United Kingdom +44 1752 26 7222 http://www.theatreroyal.com |
This modern theatre is one of the best in Britain, producing large mainstream events, with performers such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Rambert Dance Company. The theatre has a good education department and also the Young Company, which gives theatre training to youngsters. The large, attractive building on Royal Parade is a popular meeting place for shoppers as well as theatre buffs, as the huge windows of its excellent restaurant and café look out over the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music here |
32 Commercial Rd Coxside Plymouth, Devon PL4 0LE United Kingdom +44 1752 20 4890 |
This is a friendly local near the National Maritime Aquarium, with a good range of well kept beers, including some from the Sutton Brewery next door. In the middle of the nineteenth century this pub was built on the edge of a field full of thistles, hence the name. The pub is open all day, they make children welcome, and there's live music at the weekends and they also host singarounds at festivals such as the Maritime Music Festival. Tasty well presented food, interesting decor and a friendly landlady all make this a good family pub. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Universal humour |
Little Castle St Plymouth, Devon EX4 United Kingdom +44 1392 49 3096 |
It's quite a drive out to Exeter, but fans of live comedy swear that it's well worth the effort. You can hear well-known comedians and impressionists who have often made TV appearances, as well as rising stars. It is advisable to book ahead to secure a table. Food is available here and will be brought to you at your table - in case you spill it laughing! This is a popular place with students - approximately £5 buys a four pint jug of beer - but the humour is universal, so make a date for Sunday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From heavy rock to ballroom dancing |
The Wharf Canal Road Plymouth, Devon PL19 8AT United Kingdom +44 1822 61 3928 |
This arts and music centre is set in a beautiful park with children's play area and riverside walk complete with ducks. It is outstanding in its range of performers, with music ranging from folk to rhythm and blues and classical recitals. It also puts on the latest films and good quality art exhibitions are held regularly. Once a month there is ballroom dancing, and a folk club meets in the bar, when local talent, plus visitors, perform traditional and contemporary songs to a hushed gathering. Review © 2007, Wcities |