According to new research 378,000 adults in the South West (12.0% of the local population) took to water by one or more of 12 boating activities1 in 2014. This reflects an increase of 2.3% in the number of participants from 2013 (9.7%).
Whilst in the region, participation in any watersports activity in addition to the 12 core boating activities2 stands just over 1.1 million (35.6% of...
Recreational users of coastal waters such as swimmers and surfers are at risk of exposure to antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to new research published this week.
In the first study of its kind, scientists at the University of Exeter Medical School have assessed the amount of water ingested during different water sports, and combined this with water sampling data to estimate...
Enjoy the Easter holidays in with lots of ‘eggcellent’ events and offers. Whether it’s a day out with the family or an extended weekend break, there are plenty of things to do in Plymouth this Easter.
Here are just a few of the events taking place in Plymouth to be enjoyed over the Easter Holidays.
Saltram Easter Trail Cadbury Easter Eggsplorer trails return this year for more...
Join our festival village in the heart of Plymouth to kickstart your summer come rain or shine.
A fun packed weekend of arts, theatre, storytelling, exploration and discovery including a performance from Bash Street Theatre and animation workshops from Forkbeard Fantasy.
Enjoy performances, live music, dance for children, face painting workshops, forest school, science and art workshops, games, role play, samba, arts and crafts and more.
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre celebrated its 15th anniversary at the weekend.
Opened in 1999, the not-for-profit Mount Batten Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the UK.
The centre has welcomed thousands through its doors over the last 15 years and has trained, educated and provided lots of fun and laughter on both water and on land.
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth will be hosting the 3rd Summer Sports festival on Saturday 21st June. All ages and abilities will be welcome at the day which will feature sport, activities and entertainment at this free event.
Active Devon is working in partnership with the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre to bring this free event to everyone interested in trying sports and getting active. Everyone is welcome including families, to come along and get involved in a wide range of activities
Things are hotting up at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, which has a packed programme of events and activities on offer for children and families throughout the summer holiday.
Free film screenings of Wreck-It Ralph (6 August), Madagascar 3 (13 August), Ice Age 4 (20 August) and The Croods (27 August) will run from 1.30pm each Tuesday.
Keep the kids busy this Easter holiday with cracking free activities hosted by the Council’s library service.
Staff at libraries across the city will be making Easter bonnets and sharing stories with a ‘hatty’ theme, such as ‘Millie’s Marvellous Hat’, ‘I Want My Hat Back!’ and ‘The Cat in the Hat’. There will also be a film showing at Plymstock Library.
Most activities are suitable for children aged four to 11 and are all free of charge but booking may be required for some sessions – contact your local library for more information.
