Christmas 2025
Plymouth's historic Royal William Yard is set to transform into a winter wonderland once again, with festive markets, places to shop and socialise, and illuminations twinkling throughout the historic site. With Christmas menus on offer and plenty planned over the special season, there will be many opportunities to eat, drink, and be merry.
Head to the Festive Good Food & Craft Market for shopping under the stars on Wednesday evenings and leisurely weekend wanders on Sundays. Over 60 stalls will showcase the South West's best artisans and makers offering festive wares and unique gifts.
Gifts Galore
New to the Yard this festive season, discover women's fashion boutique Pebble in Arcade, offering stylish pieces perfect for party season and beyond. For four-legged friends, Nala's Pet Co, also in Arcade, stocks everything from treats to toys for pampered pets.
Shop for unique presents from inspiring independents, including clothes, accessories and homewares from boutique, Identity Fashion; stylish haircare sets from YOKE; a range of hampers from wine merchant, Le Vignoble; and gift sets and vouchers from Enhance Aesthetics & Wellness.
Treat someone special to an experience, by grabbing a gift voucher that they can use for a night out, leisurely lunch, or pampering session. Many of the Yard's shops and restaurants have vouchers available in store and online.
Food & Drink
Festive menus are available at many of the Yard's eateries, catering for any occasion from a cosy dinner with friends to a lively Christmas knees-up. There are even options to book in for Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, for those who want to celebrate in style.
Check out the Yard’s array of bars and restaurants – Bistrot Pierre, The Hook & Line, Seco Lounge, Wagamama, BLOCK Café and Steel Brew – have menus to delight and entertain.
Wildwood has a winter menu crammed with comforting dishes, including festive pizza and creamy baked artichokes, perfect for warming up on a chilly December evening.
Celebrate the season at The News Café with their tempting festive menu, featuring seasonal starters like truffled celeriac soup and wholetail scampi, followed by show-stopping mains including pan-roasted turkey with all the trimmings, and slow roasted pork belly with spiced rhubarb. Round it all off with indulgent desserts. Available for £24.95 for two courses or £29.95 for three courses, it's the perfect setting for work celebrations, family gatherings, or festive catch-ups with friends. Pre-booking is essential with a £10 per person deposit and pre-order required.
Bistrot Pierre will host its Festive Soiree Gastonomique event on 9th & 16th December, 6 festive courses for just £27.95 per person, featuring festive favourites like Camembert Brûlée, Pan-fried Salmon Fillet, classic Roast Turkey and Black Forest Chocolate Mousse. There will be a Christmas Party Offer (save £4 per person when you book your Christmas Party on Sunday-Tuesday). There will also be New Year's Eve celebrations, with 4 courses with a live singer for £54.95 per person.
Out & About
Seize the opportunity to get out and about for a refreshing winter walk along the South West Coast Path and stop for a hot drink or warming meal on the way. Boxing Day and New Year's sea swims are a tradition for many, and at Royal William Yard there's no better place to take the plunge. Join the sea swimmers at Firestone Bay and then warm up in Halogi mobile sauna!
Visiting is now easier than ever, with an extension to the parking facilities at the top of the site at Devil’s Point, which has created over 100 additional spaces.
Diary Dates
Festive Good Food & Craft Market
- 3rd December (5-9pm)
- 7th December (10am–3pm)
- 10th December (5-9pm)
- 14th December (10am–3pm)
- 18th December (5-9pm)
- 21st December (10am-3pm)
Location: Melville building and courtyard and Arcade
With festoon lights throughout, hot food and a tipple or two to tempt the tastebuds, this is always the place to visit in the run-up to Christmas. Stock up on cheese and chutney, cake and fudge, candles and ceramics, art and artisan produce – it’s a present buyer’s paradise.
On 3rd December, a local brass band will perform at the evening market, filling the air with seasonal carols and adding to the festive atmosphere.
