For the fourth consecutive year, MTV Crashes is set to return to Plymouth! Previous performers have included a number of chart topping artists – Tinie Tempah, The Kaiser Chiefs, Little Mix, Example, Jess Glynne and Rudimental. The concert takes place on Plymouth Hoe with breathtaking sea views, making this the perfect choice of venue! Thousands of people, both local and travelling from further afield purchase tickets to attend this wonderful event and it is clear to see why! There is always an array of food vans selling a wide variety of cuisines to cater for every taste. The atmosphere is electric, with a sea of people waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite act. As the sun ...

As if a festival at the Royal William Yard wasn’t already wonderful enough, the organisers have announced that Seth Lakeman will be headlining!! The Royal William Yard is situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Plymouth, overlooking the breath-taking estuary. What better way to spend an afternoon, relaxing in the sun whilst listening to an array of fabulous performers. With all of the amazing restaurants around the Yard, alongside a fabulous offering of locally produced street food, it really is a treat for all the senses! The following information was provided by the fabulous team at Royal William Yard! West Country folk singer Seth Lakeman is to headline the first ever Royal William Yard Festival ...

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to celebrate our amazing apprentices, both those who are currently studying at City College and those who started out as Apprentices and have now progressed into management roles! Jonathan Morcom has been Director of The Duke since 2001 having come full circle from working at the hotel as a weekend porter in his mid-teens whilst he was studying hospitality at City College Plymouth. Jon thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on training both students and Apprentices experience at the College and when asked for a quote by the college last year said: “At College, you have a more independent way of learning, in a ...

We were one of almost a hundred fabulous businesses to exhibit at The Big Day Wedding Show at Plymouth Pavilions on Sunday 19th Feb – and what a day it was! We were privileged to be situated at the heart of the arena, directly in front of the catwalk. We wanted our space to look less like a traditional exhibition, but more like a ‘Mini Duke’, which is what we set out to create! Our 3D logo was positioned elegantly above us, which meant that we were visible from every angle of the arena and ready to greet couples! For a dream wedding, collaboration is key and we pride ourselves on working with the very best ...

We love reading guest feedback and feel blessed to receive lots of wonderful reviews! Each year, we receive a wealth of cards, letters and emails of thanks following an event. Toni Sharpe, our Wedding Coordinator says: “It is such a privilege to be involved in the planning of the biggest day of people lives, and it really is lovely to hear back from people following their weddings. From receiving a nice email to a beautiful card, every kind word is appreciated. To know we have delivered the day of their dreams is what fuels our team. We are all so passionate about delivering the highest level of ...

Plymouth Pavilions put on a large number of performances each year, bringing a wide variety of talent to the city. We are conveniently located just across the road from the Pavilions and have partnered to offer a pre-show supper for a select number of shows! What better way to start a fabulous evening than with a 2 course meal in our stunning Restaurant, priced at just £14.95 per person. Tables are bookable between 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meal before the show starts at 7.30 pm. The following photos were taken by Sound View Media. Here are just some of the fabulous shows coming to the city in ...

There are so many reasons to be excited about Plymouth in 2017! If you are a resident then the annual events calendar provides monthly treats and if you live further afield we have so many reasons for you to plan a trip to Britain’s Ocean City! Just to tease, some of our favourite family events include Flavour Fest (Fri 2nd June – Sun 4th June), Armed Forces Day (Sat 24th June) and the annual British Firework Championships (Wed 9th & Thurs 10th August) for lucky residents this is right on your doorstep! For those further away it is definitely worth travelling and now is the perfect time to start planning. For a full list of Plymouth events across the ...

Walter Combstock and Jonathan Morcom recently celebrated their 15th year of ownership at this wonderful hotel. To mark this momentous occasion, we wanted to share a fabulous film created by Sound View Media. It truly captures Jon and Wally’s love of the hotel! Their vision has always been to restore The Duke to its former glory, in 15 years they have achieved so much and they have some wonderful grand plans to uncover original pillars and showcase the features that make the hotel so unique. We look forward to the next 15 years ...

The Royal William Yard is home to a wealth of restaurants, retailers and bars. The Yard has brought so much to the city with people travelling from far and wide to attend lots of fabulous events including the popular monthly Good Food Market. We loved attending these events last year, there is always an amazing atmosphere with a great variety of locally sourced produce from all around the county, it is definitely one to watch for any food lovers! With such a diverse event calendar and stunning views, it is clear to see why it is now known as ‘one of Plymouth’s premier cultural destinations’. The following event information has been provided by the team at the Yard, ...