Sutton Harbour

* EVENT CANCELLED * Classic boat fleet ‘parade of sail’ delayed due to extreme weather conditions

Update: 12 May 2023

Due to forthcoming severe weather warnings and previous delays due to unfavourable sailing conditions, the parade of sail into Plymouth Sound due to take place on Saturday 13 May has had to be cancelled.

While this is extremely regrettable, organisers are having to make alternative arrangements for the classic boat fleet to leave Sutton Harbour earlier...

Hidden Inspiration – Art Exhibition of Martin Bush's New Work at The Hidden Olive

A must-see exhibition of vibrant new and favourite works by Plymouth artist Martin Bush set in the excellent Hidden Olive restaurant.

Plymouth Seafood Festival is here

Plymouth Seafood Festival arrives this weekend and is set to bring The Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic caught seafood.

Over the weekend there will be opportunities to watch inspirational regional and celebrity chefs, who will delight you with their tantalising dishes at the Cookery Theatre. An array of local...

Plymouth Seafood Festival is back!

The popular Plymouth Seafood Festival will return to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour at the end of the month, but this year with a Plymouth Gin twist!

Located on Southside Street in the heart of the Historic Barbican, the local gin brand joins Brittany Ferries as this year’s sponsors of the event which is organised by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Business Improvement District...

Sutton Harbour lock gates to undergo £250,000 upgrade

The lock gates at Sutton Harbour in Plymouth are being upgraded as part of a £250,000 investment by the Environment Agency in maintaining the Barbican flood defences and ensuring a reliable working system for the future.

The repairs will begin during a first phase of work from Monday 2 March until Saturday 7 March, when the harbour will only be able to be accessed during the published...

Police appeal for information after body recovered from water at Sutton Harbour

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death after he was found in the water in Plymouth at the weekend.

Emergency services attended Sutton Harbour Marina on The Barbican at around 6.15am on Sunday 18 January following a report of a body floating in the water.

A 21-year-old man from Macclesfield was recovered from the harbour.

The man was treated...

A taste of the sea: Plymouth set to host Seafood Festival this weekend

The eagerly anticipated annual Plymouth Seafood Festival will take place on the city’s Historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour this weekend (20th – 22nd September) from 10am – 5pm each day. This three-day celebration as part of the Ocean City Festival highlights the city’s enduring relationship with the sea, traditional fishing industry, as well as its growing reputation as a food lover’s haven...

Mitch and Ben in charity fundraising duel for best fish SUPper 2013

Devon restaurateur and food writer Mitch Tonks and Plymouth restaurant and boat owner Ben Squire will be doing battle in a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race on Friday morning (20 September), to raise money for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

Mitch, who opened his RockFish Plymouth restaurant at Sutton Harbour this year, will compete on a 100m course in front of the Mayflower Steps...

Sutton Harbour Classic Boat Rally

Spend a day at the stunning waterside location of Sutton Harbour and embark upon a journey of discovery into the world of classic boats. Everyone welcome with plenty of fun for all the family.

Museum and Art Gallery marks shipwreck anniversary

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the discovery of one of the most important shipwrecks to have been found in UK waters.

The Cattewater Wreck was discovered on 20 June 1973, when an area close to the entrance to Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour was being dredged. The wreck later became the first to be protected by the UK Government and is the best preserved English merchant vessel from...

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