Things to do in Plymouth: Entertainment Venues

Whether you need ideas for a date night or afternoon/evening out with some friends, we’ve compiled a list of the best entertainment venues in Plymouth for you to enjoy.

Featuring indoor entertainment venues (UPDATED: 1st March 2026):

Feature compiled by Grace Fox and Scott Grenney #OnePlymouth

Spot any we missed? Please get in touch! Email our team via hello@oneplymouth.co.uk

Please note venues like Sports & Music venues will be covered in future

The Box Plymouth

Plymouth’s huge museum, gallery and archive with a shop, cafe, Kitchen & Bar, research and education spaces too! Admission is free. No need to book. Great exhibitions and events throughout the year.

• A vast museum, a must see!
• Cafe & Restaurant
• Hosts a variety of events for adults and children

Where: Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Social Media: www.facebook.com/theboxplymouth
Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Theatre Royal Plymouth

Set in the heart of Plymouth City Centre you can find Theatre Royal Plymouth, hosting national award-winning hits and worldwide talent.

• Theatre shows including comedy, dance, drama and opera.
• Family friendly workshops
• Theatre Café and Gallery open to the public

Where: Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreRoyalPlymouth/
Website: https://theatreroyal.com/

Paradise Island Adventure Golf

Set in a tropical green jungle filled with treacherous swamps and vibrant wildlife, Paradise Island Adventure Gold is waiting to be explored!

• Two 18 hole indoor golf courses
• Bunker Bar serving up great food and drinks

Where: Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Unit 13-14, The Barcode, 11 Bretonside, Plymouth PL4 0FE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/piagply
Website: http://www.paradiseislandgolf.com/Plymouth

TimberVault Entertainment Centre

Whether you’re ready to break out of the escape rooms, beat your friends at axe throwing or just wanting to grab a bite to eat, TimberVault has everything for an entertaining night out.

• Game of Throwing – Axe throwing lanes
• Digital interactive axe throwing lanes
• Escape Plymouth – 6 escape rooms to explore
• TimberVault Diner serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner

Where: TimberVault, 12 Derrys Cross, PL1 2TE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/timbervault
Website: https://timbervault.co.uk/

Plymouth Gin Distillery

With the world famous Plymouth Gin distillery right on our doorstep, its only right that you should take a Distillery Tour and find out all about the history behind the much favoured drink!

• Gin distillery tour including tutored tasting session
• The Refectory Bar and Cocktail Lounge
• Plymouth Gin shop

Where: Plymouth gin, 60 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LQ
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/homeofplymouthgin/
Website: https://plymouthdistillery.com/

Escapism Plymouth

Do you think you have what it takes to break the witches curse or escape from the radioactive facility? Then check out Escapism Plymouth to put your skills to the test!

• 4 premier live escape rooms

Where: Escapism Plymouth, 60 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LQ
Social Media : https://www.facebook.com/escapismplymouth
Website: https://www.escapismplymouth.co.uk/

Tenpin Bowling

With laser tag and karaoke, Tenpin is so much more than just a bowling venue! Grab some friends and take on the lanes.

• 26 bowling lanes
• Interactive 4D laser tag
• 2 Karaoke rooms
• Arcade machines
• Fully licensed bar serving cocktails and food

Where: Tenpin Bowling, Barbican Leisure Park, Barbican Approach, Plymouth PL4 0LG
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TenpinPlymouth/
Website: https://www.tenpin.co.uk/

Barbican Theatre

Hidden just off of the main Barbican street, away from all the hustle and bustle, you can find the Barbican Theatre ready to be explored.

• Theatre shows including comedy, dance, live music and more.
• Creative workshops and classes
• B-Bar serving up authentic Thai food and drinks

Where: Barbican Theatre, Castle St, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BarbicanTheatrePlymouth
Website: https://barbicantheatre.co.uk/

Plymouth Arena

Being one of the South West’s leading concert venues, Plymouth Arena is set in Plymouths City Centre, with a whole host of entertainment on offer!

• Concert venue offering everything from comedy to headliner live music acts.

Where: Plymouth Arena, Millbay Rd, Plymouth PL1 3LF
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/PlymouthArena
Website: https://plymoutharena.com/

National Marine Aquarium

The UK’s largest aquarium, The National Marine Aquarium, is located right on our doorstep in Plymouth and has great offers and activities to keep you entertained.

• UK’s largest aquarium
• VIP tours
• Dine at the aquarium packages
• Yoga at the aquarium events
• Snorkelling packages

Where: National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/NationalMarineAquarium
Website: http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/

Cronologic Escape Rooms

Plymouth’s newest escape rooms! An independent company run by enthusiasts aiming to bring you immersive, unforgettable experiences.

• Escape Rooms

Where: 78 New George Street, Plymouth
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579764361780
Website: crono-logic.com

Boom Battle Bar

The recently opened Boom Battle Bar offers a whole host of entertainment, from American pool and beer pong, to karaoke and shuffleboard.

• Augmented reality axe throwing
• Shuffleboard
• Augmented reality darts
• American pool
• Karaoke
• Beer pong
• Bar serving food and drinks

Where: Boom Battle Bar, Unit 6, The Barcode Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 0FE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/boombattlebarplymouth/
Website: https://boombattlebar.com/uk/plymouth/

Spinners Plymouth

The new venue offers a relaxed spacious variety of gaming areas for small groups and plenty of seating around, offering plenty of ‘competitive socialising’ opportunities!

• 5 Interactive Clay Shooting Booths
• 5 Duckpin Bowling Lanes
• 2 Darts Areas
• Large cocktail bar
• Food options
• Their impressive signature blossom tree!

Where: Unit 12, The Barcode, Plymouth PL4 0FE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/spinnersplymouth
Website: https://spinnersuk.com/plymouth/

GAME | Belong Gaming Arena

Located within Sports Direct Store, the GAME Belong experience offers multiple gaming opprunities from individual play, multiplier and party options available on PC and multiple game consoles.

Where: Inside Sports Direct, 82-84 New George Street
Website: https://www.belong.gg/arenas/plymouth/

Vue Cinema

Showcasing the latest movies at great prices, Vue cinema is the place for great entertainment whilst enjoying their comfy recliner seats!

• 15 screens showcasing the latest blockbuster movies
• 2D, 4K, IMAX, Vue Xtreme and Digital 3D viewings.
• Recliner seats across all screens

Where: Vue Cinema, Barbican Leisure Park, Shapters Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LG
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/VuePlymouth
Website: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/plymouth/whats-on

Cineworld

Located at the Barcode, Cineworld Plymouth has 12 screens, including IMAX and 4DX experiences to get the most out of your viewing experience.

• 12 screens showing the latest hit movies
• 2D, Real 3D, 4DX, IMAX, IMAX 3D and HFR viewings
• Starbucks and Baskin Robbins on site

Where: Cineworld, The Barcode, 11 Bretonside, Plymouth PL4 0FE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cineworldplymouth
Website: https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/plymouth/

The Plaza Snooker Club

The Plaza Snooker Club is the perfect place to go if you fancy a competitive game of snooker or pool with your mates.

• 5 snooker tables available
• Bar serving drinks and snacks

Where: The Plaza Snooker Club, 36 Bretonside, Plymouth PL4 0AU
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The%20Plaza%20Snooker%20Club/101293086627104/

Player Ready Virtual Reality and Escape Rooms

Do you think you have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse or win against professionals on the racing track? Head down to Player Ready to take on their virtual reality and escape rooms to find out!

• 8 multiplayer virtual reality stations with 50 games
• 4 virtual reality racing simulators
• 6 player console gaming zone
• Virtual reality escape rooms

Where: Ready Player, 2 Lockyers Quay, Plymouth PL4 0DX
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/VRPlymouth
Website: https://player-ready.co.uk/plymouth/

Prime Skatepark

Being Plymouth’s only indoor skatepark, Prime Skatepark is the place to go in all weathers to get your skating fix!

• Indoor skatepark
• Skateboard and scooter tuition lessons
• Member social events, access to café and working space

Where: Prime Skatepark, 21-23 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/primeskatepark
Website: https://www.primeskatepark.com/

Clip ‘n Climb

Do you think you could reach the top? Clip ‘n Climb offers enjoyment for all abilities with fun challenges and wacky walls to venture up.

• Climbing walls
• South Ridge café offering hot and cold refreshments
• Soft play for under 4’s

Where: Clip ‘n Climb, 17 Brest Rd, Plymouth, PL6 5AA
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ClipnClimbPlym
Website: https://plymouth.clipnclimb.co.uk/

Adrenalin

With over 25,000 square feet full of equipment, ranging from trampolines to inflatables, Adrenalin is the place to go to release your inner child!

• Over 25,000 sqft full of equipment
• Trampolines and Inflatables
• Café serving food and drinks

Where: Adrenalin, The Ship, 17 Brest Rd, Plymouth, PL6 5XN
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/adrenalinleisure
Website: https://adrenalinadventurepark.co.uk/

Super Tramp

Offering up interactive wall games, volleyball matches and battle beams, Super Tramp is more than just your average trampoline park!

• Trampoline park suitable for all abilities
• Dodgeball, basketball and volleyball
• Interactive wall activities
• Battle beams
• Soft play
• Super Tramp café offering hot and cold refreshments

Where: Super Tramp, 3 Breakwater Rd, Plymouth PL9 7HJ
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SuperTrampPlymouth
Website: https://www.supertrampparks.co.uk/plymouth

Clay Art

Located on Plymouth’s Barbican, Clay Art is the perfect place to get creative and paint your own pottery.

• Paint your own pottery studio
• Pottery workshops
• New pottery to your porch, home painting service

Where: Clay Art, 57 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LA
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/PlymouthClayArt
Website: https://www.clayart.co.uk/

Smokin’ Gun

Airsoft games Arena in Plymouth, with a gun and gear shop for all Airsoft needs! Their Nerf and Gel Blaster Arena is the essential, cost-effective solution for Kids’ birthday parties and the AttackSense Battle Arena is perfect for practicing aim or getting a feel for Airsoft guns.

• Huge 15,000 sq ft playing arena
• Nerf Gun and Gel Blaster arenas for children parties
• Adults – Airsoft target practice and main battle space

Where: Unit 10, Burrington Business Park, Burrington Way, Plymouth PL5 3LX
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090344710274
Website: https://smokingun.shop

Twist Board Game Cafè

If you’re into board games, then Twist is the place for you! Grab some mates and head on down to explore their vast board game collection and delicious food!

• Over 600 games to explore
• Extensive menu serving everything from pizzas and nachos to waffles and sundaes
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks menus, including craft beers and cocktails

Where: Twist Board game Café, 43 Mayflower St, Plymouth PL1 1QL
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/twistbgc
Website: https://twistbgc.co.uk/

Genting Casino

If a casino is more your style, then head on down to Genting Casino on Union Street for casino games, entertainment and live sports facilities.

• Live casino and electronic games
• Live sports
• Bar serving up alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Where: Genting casino, 2 Union Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2SR
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/GentingCasinos
Website: https://www.gentingcasinos.co.uk/casinos/genting-casino-plymouth/

Grosvenor Casino

Grosvenor Casino is much more than just a casino, with a restaurant, bar, conference facilities and more!

• Live casino and slot games
• Restaurant serving up an all-day menu
• Bar serving up alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
• Poker room
• Live sports
• Sports and entertainment lounge

Where: Grosvenor casino, 15 Derry’s Cross, Plymouth, England, PL1 2SW
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/grosvenorcasinos
Website: https://www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/plymouth

Buzz Bingo

Could today be your lucky day? If you’re into bingo, then check out Buzz Bingo and see if you could be a winner!

• Live bingo, electronic bingo and slot machines
• Licenced bar serving food and drink

Where: Buzz bingo, 6, Charles Cross, Plymouth, PL4 0BA
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BuzzBingoPlymouthCharlesCross/
Website: https://www.buzzbingo.com/club/plymouth.html

The Climbing Hangar

With a world class climbing wall, purpose built kids wall and giant boulders to explore, there’s something for all abilities at the Climbing Hangar!

• Large boulder walls
• Purpose built kids walls
• Café serving ethical and local produce and beverages
• Climbing shop

Where: The Climbing Hangar, Unit 9, Burrington Business Park, 6 Burrington Way, Plymouth, PL5 3LX
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TCHPlymouth
Website: https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/locations/plymouth#

Plymouth Snowsports Centre

Year-round venue including 3 slopes, a toboggan run and Sno-tube rides, plus a restaurant/bar.

• Opportunities to Ski, Snowboard, Tube & Toboggan
• Holiday camps, birthdays and wedding booking options
• Fully train instructors on site

Where: Alpine Park, Plymouth, PL6 8LW
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/PlymouthSnowsportsCentre
Website: www.jnlplymouth.co.uk

Legends Lounge

A great venue where you can play some pool and throw some darts with friends & family. Booking on professional pool tables, darts within dedicate floors and food, bars options throughout. TVs showing latest sport located throughout.

• Operated by professional pool/snooker/dart players
• Multiple tables and dart boards available
• Large food menu and drinks choices
• Private hire available.

Where: Brunel View, 7 Barne Road, Plymouth, Pl5 1EF
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/brunelviewbarandbistro
Website: www.brunelview.co.uk

Mayflower Museum (Inside Tourist Information Centre)

The Mayflower Museum is a journey through time with four floors and four centuries to explore. The new exhibition explores the Mayflower story in new ways.

• New and expanded from November 2022
• The new exhibition explores the Mayflower story in new ways. It begins with Wampanoag history and culture, thanks to an on-going partnership with members of the Native American tribal nation.
• Lots of interactive elements

Where: 3-5 The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LR
Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk/things-to-do/mayflower-museum-p928703

Dartmoor Prison Museum

Visit the Museum and learn about ‘life inside’ one of the world’s most famous and notorious jails.
Their museum attracts more than 35,000 visitors every year from all over the world. Some of the artefacts and documents on display will surprise you but will certainly enable you to form an opinion about prison life.

Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today.

Where: Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown, Yelverton PL20 6RR
Website: www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk

Continue Arcades

The brand new gaming lounge is located by St Andrews Cross roundabout were all the game machines are set to “free to play”, you pay upon entry and have unlimited play!

It’s packed full of nostalgia with over 40 machines, 6 retro consoles, basketball, arcade tables, pinballs, racers, shooters, pool, shuffle board, air hockey. There’s retro classics and modern games and what’s more, the vast majority offer multiplayer options, it’s a true gamers paradise for all ages!

Where: 4/6 Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1DS
Website: www.continuearcades.com

Everyman Cinema

Everyman Cinema offers a combined cinematic and leisure experience, the new luxury boutique cinema is opening within the iconic Grade I listed Melville building from the 2nd June 2023

• New, opening from 2nd June 2023
• Velvet comfy sofas
• Food & drinks delivered to your seat & more!

Where: Melville Building, Royal William Yard (Opposite Marina ramp)
Website: www.everymancinema.com/theaters/g01rj-everyman-plymouth/

Cronologic Escape Rooms

Award winning escape room transporting you back to the Great Fire of London 1666

• First Room Puddling Lane large room with 2 side rooms
• More games coming soon

Where: 78 New George Street, Plymouth City Centre (between Better Bargins shop and Boots)site Marina ramp)
Website: https://www.crono-logic.com

Tinside Lido

First built in 1935, but still going strong! Tinside Lido is an iconic landmark on Plymouth’s Waterfront a popular Art Deco style, Grade II listed lido

• Seasonal Opening times
• Swimming areas and sun deck
• Spectacular waterfront views

Where: Hoe Rd, Plymouth PL1 3DE
Website: Booking Required: https://plymouthactive.co.uk/centres/tinside-lido/

Mount Wise Swimming Pools

3 pools including a 25-metre main pool, fun pool, stepping stones, a whirlpool and a bubble pool. Includes a small pool for children to paddle in too.

• Seasonal Opening times
• 3 swimming areas suitable for various age groups
• Spectacular waterfront views

Where: Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4QE
Website: Booking Required: https://plymouthactive.co.uk/centres/mount-wise-swimming-pools/

Plymouth Life Centre

Plymouth’s premier fitness and swimming facility

• Indoor climbing walls
• 12 court sports hall
• Home to the city’s largest fitness centre with 150 individual stations and 3 dedicated studios
• Olympic-size swimming pool, toddler pool with waterslides and professional diving pools.
• Indoor bowls hallm, squash courts, a creche, cafe and retail area

Where: 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DG
Website: Booking Required: https://plymouthactive.co.uk/centres/plymouth-life-centre/