Spring is officially here and what a wonderful line up of events the city has in store for its residents and visitors alike! If you are travelling to Britain’s Ocean City in the coming months, here are just some of the things you can look forward to, with a small glimpse into each event. The following information was provided by the event organisers, for full details click on the name of each event to visit our calendar. This is a great starting point for those looking to plan a family trip and provides some fantastic inspiration! Plymouth History FestivalPlymouth History Festival is an annual celebration of Plymouth’s history and heritage. ...

Easter is an exciting time in Britain’s Ocean City, with lots of fantastic activities to keep children (and parents) entertained. We wanted to share just a few of our favourites and provide you with some fabulous inspiration for the school holidays and beyond. The following information was provided by the event organisers: Easter Break on The Barbican – 30th March – 2nd AprilThis Easter, there is lots to see and do on the Plymouth Barbican. Join us for the Eggstra special Barbican Easter Bunny Bingo! Eggsplore the Barbican and find the matching pictures to help our Bunny complete his Bingo Card. You can collect your FREE bingo cards from the Tourist Information Centre from Good ...

As many of you know I am incredibly passionate about our fantastic city. I enjoy living and working here and I am proud to be raising my family in such a vibrant and creative place. This morning I attended the City Centre Company’s Conference ‘Your Changing City Centre’ and what a morning to feel passionate and excited about the coming years for Britain’s Ocean City. ...

UpArt Photography is run by the lovely Agata, who started the business three years ago. We have had the pleasure of working with Agata on several occasions, including the Mini Wedding Collection back in October 2017, where she not only photographed the event itself, but also captured a styled shoot in our stunning Hayward Room. Below photos: October Mini Wedding Collection ...

Above photos: images 1 and 3 Cornerstone Vision; image 2 Richard Downer Photography We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new Head Chef to lead our Award winning Restaurant and culinary offer at the hotel, and he’s a familiar face… Following five years of dedication to the Duke, Nicholas Reed was promoted to Head Chef at the beginning of the year. Nick brings passion and creativity to the role, adding delicious new dishes to the menu on a daily basis and with his extensive experience in the catering industry he is the perfect choice to lead the hotel’s food offer forward. Nick’s drive ensures that the Restaurant remains fresh and inviting ...

As one of the Westcountry’s most remarkable wedding venues, the Duke has played a proud part in couples’ love stories. We’re pleased to introduce you to some of the people who have chosen the hotel as the setting for their big day – this time meeting Dawn and Mark Higgins, who got married on 1st September 1990. Mark was serving with the Royal Navy when he proposed to Dawn. While stationed in the US, he had invited Dawn for a holiday, during which he surprised her by popping the question. Mark’s proposal spot was fittingly water-based for a seafaring man – the Mississippi boat ride at Disneyland! The couple were married at Plymouth’s St Andrews Church on a beautifully ...

If you’re a fan of the BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys, you might have seen the Duke of Cornwall Hotel appear in a recent episode. In presenter Michael Portillo’s journey along the South West’s railway network, he stops off to talk to Nigel Voisey, organiser of the Titanic exhibition that starts here at the Duke this weekend. In the programme, Nigel explains the role played by Plymouth, and specifically the Duke of Cornwall, in the tragic story of history’s most notorious cruise liner. Ascending the spiral stairs into the Duke’s tower ahead of his chat with Nigel, Michael Portillo remarks, “What a brilliant place!” and compliments its “superb view”. During Nigel’s interview, he talks about how the hotel welcomed twenty ...

Another month, another awards ceremony for the Duke! This time, we’ve appeared as finalists in the South West’s most prestigious wedding awards. The Duke was on the shortlist along with four other establishments from across the region for the title of best town-based wedding venue at the 2018 South West Wedding Awards. We offer our congratulations to the lovely Tregenna Castle Hotel in St Ives, which took the top prize in the category. Of course, it’s an award we would love to have claimed for ourselves. But we’re honoured to be counted among the cream of the region’s wedding venues. This is a highly competitive category which covers locations stretching from the western reaches of ...

In August 2017 we bid farewell to Bill, a much-loved member of our team (click here to read our blog post). Bill worked at the hotel for thirty years, initially for a contractor and then on a full-time basis once the opportunity arose to employ him eight years ago. At that time, we welcomed Ian, Bill’s former apprentice. Ian has since been busily working away at the hotel, refurbishing bedrooms as well as the public areas. Ian is a fantastic addition to our team, and can always be found with a smile on his face! We took a moment to find out how Ian is finding his role so far. Thank you so ...