SeaFest

Surrounded by water on three sides and a bustling coastal community, Royal William Yard is the perfect setting for Seafest celebrations - and is taking part for the first time this year. Live performances, theatre and music will run across the weekend, with something to entertain all ages.

Seafest Plymouth is a celebration of our city by the sea, brought to you by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership. A fun-filled weekend – packed with delectable food and sea-themed entertainment – will take place across the waterfront in various locations, including at Royal William Yard.

What to expect

Take a look at what’s happening and when at Royal William Yard during Seafest:

Saturday 16^th September:

Timed events:

• 10-11:30am: head to Ocean Studios for an ocean creatures themed Mini Print session for children
• 10am-12:30pm: at Ocean studios, a Junior Print – Marine Life workshop will run for older children
• 11am: enjoy live music from sea shanty artist - Lil Cabin Bouy
• 12pm: be wowed by leading street dance crew – Street Factory
• 12:30pm: another performance from sea shanty artist - Lil Cabin Bouy
• 1:30pm: an opportunity to see local street dance crew – Street Factory
• 2pm: final performance of the day from sea shanty artist - Lil Cabin Bouy
• 3pm: bringing Saturday’s event to a close, Ben Squire will take to the green to hold a fish auction.

Running throughout the day:

• Higher Beings Circus Workshop will give the opportunity to learn impressive skills. Turn up and enjoy, no booking required

• Independent seafood restaurant, The Hook & Line, will have a fish market and BBQ. There will also be live cooking demos, with fish filleting tutorials and recipe recommendations – with wine pairings coming courtesy of Le Vignoble
• Quench your thirst at the bar by the cooking demo area, Le Vignoble will be serving wine, cider and soft drinks
• Ocean Studios will run a free drop-in Printing With Light activity (10am-4pm), enabling everyone to get creative

• Take part in a fun-filled Sea Life Hide & Seek challenge (with a tasty treat at the end!) – grab a printed map in our activity zone on the green
• Try our interactive Geo Trail, which transports you 380 million years into the past to find ancient sea creatures around the historic buildings
• An activity zone will offer and array of children's crafts and face painting
• Pop up stalls and plenty of places to eat and drink will provide plenty to see, do and discover at Royal William Yard across the whole Seafest weekend.

Sunday 17^th September:

Timed events:

• 10.30am: Above Bounds Theatre group will perform an award-winning children's production, the Silly Squirrel pop-up puppet show. Turn up and enjoy, no booking required
• 11am: live music from sea shanty band - The Old Grumpies
• 11:30am: another performance of the Silly Squirrel by Above Bounds Theatre group
• 12pm: more live music, coming courtesy of The Sound House band
• 12:30pm: a chance to see sea shanty band - The Old Grumpies - perform
• 1:00pm: final show for the day from Above Bounds Theatre group of the Silly Squirrel pop-up puppet show
• 1:30pm: another opportunity to hear live music from The Sound House band
• 2pm: the final performance from sea shanty band - The Old Grumpies

Running throughout the day:

• Independent seafood restaurant, The Hook & Line, will pull out all the stops with a fish market and BBQ, and there will be live cooking demos, with fish filleting tutorials and recipe recommendations – with wine pairings coming courtesy of Le Vignoble
• Quench your thirst at the bar by the cooking demo area, Le Vignoble will be serving wine, cider and soft drinks
• Take part in a fun-filled Sea Life Hide & Seek challenge (with a tasty treat at the end!) – grab a printed map in our activity zone on the lawn
• Try our interactive Geo Trail, which transports you 380 million years into the past to find ancient sea creatures around the historic buildings
• An activity zone will offer and array of children's crafts and face painting
• Pop up stalls and plenty of places to eat and drink will provide plenty to see, do and discover at Royal William Yard across the whole Seafest weekend.