EVENT INFO & ACCESSIBILITY
Find all the information you need to visit Flavour Fest in Plymouth.
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When and where is it?
Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
The Piazza & Civic Square, Plymouth City Centre
Opening times
Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
What to see and do
The free-to-attend food festival will be filled with food and drink traders, live music, workshops and more, ensuring a great day out whatever the weather.
More details coming soon.
How to get here
Travelling to Plymouth by car
Travelling by car to Plymouth is easily accessible from most locations within the UK.
Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which eventually merges to become the A38, bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you cross the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash then you've gone too far.
Drive time from London is around three and a half hours, from Manchester is around four and a half hours and from Cardiff is around two and a half hours.
We recommend you use Google Maps to plan the quickest route for you.
Car Parks
There are over 50 car parks and more than 5,200 parking spaces in Plymouth. 19 of these car parks are situated in and around the city centre, varying from short term and long term stays.
Find out more on where to park in Plymouth here.
Bus Travel
There is a variety of bus options you can choose to travel to Flavour Fest in Plymouth.
Bus Travel within Plymouth
Plymouth City Council has published a plan your bus journey page together to help find which bus you need to catch, where to catch it from and what time it leaves.
Park and Ride
Stagecoach operate all three park and ride sites in Plymouth; Coypool, the George and Milehouse. Services run from Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays) and are every 10 to 12 minutes (can be up to 15 minutes at certain times).
Visit the Park and Ride website for further details.
Travelling from outside of Plymouth
All buses from outside Plymouth finish at the Plymouth Coach Station on Mayflower Street, which is only a five-minute walk from Flavour Fest.
Visit the National Express website for further details.
Train Travel
Plymouth Train Station is located only a short 10 minute walk from Flavour Fest. Once arrived at the station, please exit and turn right onto Saltash Road, turn left up towards North Cross roundabout, go under the underpass and and turn right towards Plymouth City Centre.
Visit the National Rail website for further details.
Accessibility
Flavour Fest attracts thousands of visitors to the city centre over the three days of the event. Previously, we have found that the first hour of each day tends to be the quietest, should you wish to visit when there are fewer people are around.
If you find yourself needing any help on the day please look out for the stewards in yellow jackets or event staff in orange jackets as they will be happy to help.
If you have an enquiry relating to access and inclusion needs for Flavour fest, please contact eventaccess@plymouth.gov.uk and a member of the team will back to you.
Site Layout
The City Centre is a large pedestrianised area mostly on even slabbed pavement.
Chill out areas
There are also a number of venues within the city centre that would be delighted to welcome visitors who need a chilled out area to enjoy including Moments Cafe (69A New George Street), Coffee Time (134 Cornwall Street) and The Treasury (Catherine Street).
There will also be benches on site for seating, but they will be on a first-come first-serve instance.
Public toilets
There are public toilets, including disabled toilets on Armada Way.
Blue Badge parking
There are a number of car parks and on street parking within close proximately to the event site and offer disabled parking:
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Courtenay Street car park – 10 disabled bays
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Cornwall Street (East) car park – 3 disabled bays
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Cornwall Street (West) car park – 13 disabled bays
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Guildhall car park – 3 disabled bays
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St Andrews car park – 3 disabled bays
See the full list of Blue Badge parking in Plymouth.
Safe Spaces
There are a number of registered safe spaces in the Plymouth area: A Safe Place offers help if someone is anxious, scared or at risk while they are out and about and need support. You can visit the safe spaces website for more information or speak with our steward and events team who will be identifiable by their hi-vis and lanyards.
Make the most out of Plymouth
While you're in Plymouth why not explore further – visit local attractions, get involved in activities and find things to do; head over to the Visit Plymouth website for more details.
Download the Plymouth city map. This will help you to navigate your way around the city during your visit. The map highlights the different areas within Plymouth that are a must see.
Accommodation
The Tourist Information Centre is in the heart of the picturesque Barbican, Plymouth's historic maritime quarter. The friendly and knowledgeable staff can give you advice on where to stay and help you make the most of your visit.
Email barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 306330.
Visit Plymouth
Head over to Visit Plymouth, Plymouth's Official Tourist Board site to find out the latest on news and events, as well as where to stay, eat, shop and spend time in Plymouth.