Pirates Weekend at Royal William Yard
Pirates Weekend will return to Royal William Yard in swashbuckling style with entertainment and activities aplenty
09—10th May 2026, 10:00—15:00
Set sail for Royal William Yard’s swashbuckling Pirates Weekend.
Hunt for hidden treasure across the Yard, transform into a fearsome pirate or magnificent mermaid with face painting, and master circus skills like a nimble deck hand.
Adventure awaits for all ages, and grub and grog galore from the Yard’s resident restaurants, bars, and cafes
Activities
From 10:00—15:00 each day
On the Green
Heave Ho to The Green me hearties and let the scallywags run free, there's pieces of eight to be found...
- Circus skills: Test your mettle with a pirate twist – walk the plank, juggle like an octopus, and find your sea legs on the roller bowler
- Treasure hunt: Grab a map and embark on a daring quest to uncover hidden treasure concealed around Royal William Yard to claim your bounty
- Craft zone: Visit the pirate craft zone to make your own pirate mask, take part in pirate puzzles and get creative
- Face Painting: Transform into a fearsome pirate or a mystical mermaid
- Live Music: Enjoy live music throughout the weekend
- Soft Archery and Garden Games : Delivered by High 5
- RNLI Pop-Up: Taking place on Sunday 10th May (10am - 3pm)
- Barbers Against Prostate Cancer Pop-up - Arcade Sunday 10th May (10am - 3pm)
- QR Codes for Takeaway Ordering: Scan QR codes for easy ordering from Royal William Yard's resident restaurants and cafes
And much more ....
Live Music
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend!
Saturday 09th May
10:00 - 15:00 - Live DJ Performance - Aldo Vanucci
Sunday 10th
May
- 10:30 - 11:30am Live Music - TBC
- 12:00 - 13:00pm Live Music - Rue
- 13:30—14:30pm Live Music - Anything but Francis
Pirate films at Everyman Cinema
Set sail for cinematic adventures with screenings of pirate films on the big screen!
Sunday 10th May - from 4.45pm
Pirates of Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
A tale of adventure set during the 17th Century in the Caribbean Sea. For the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow, the crystalline waters of the Caribbean, like the high seas the world over, present a vast playground where adventure and mystery abound.
Jack's idyllic life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the Governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann.
Getting here
Getting to Royal William Yard is easy for those wanting to experience Pirates Weekend across the waterfront; brave buccaneers can hop on board Plymouth Boat Trips’ ferry, setting sail from the Barbican to drop anchor in Royal William Yard Marina. Visit Plymouth Boat Trips Website for the latest timetable.
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership are running a Free Pirates Weekend Bus Shuttle service, in partnership with Plymouth Citybus, which will operate across all Pirate Weekend locations. Details to followsoon
Pirates Weekend Across the Waterfront
Pirates weekend is brought to you by the businesses of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership. There are lots of other activities taking place. Explore a treasure trove of free activities across the Barbican, Sutton Harbour and West Hoe. Visit the main Pirates Weekend website to find out more.
