Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Plymouth Sound National Marine Park The UK's first National Marine Park, where people, planet and place come together to realise a new sustainable relationship with the sea.
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15/09/2026

🦇Meet the bats of Plymouth

Our seasonal bat walks are coming back with even more locations than last year!

24 Sept - Kinterbury Creek
7 Oct - Devil's Point / Firestone Bay
9 Oct - Southway Nature Reserve

Head to our events to book your spot
🔗link in bio or head to: https://plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com/events/

🔨✨ Exciting things are happening at Mount Edgcumbe!If you've visited Mount Edgcumbe Country Park recently, you may have ...
08/09/2026

🔨✨ Exciting things are happening at Mount Edgcumbe!

If you've visited Mount Edgcumbe Country Park recently, you may have spotted work underway at the historic Garden Battery. This much-loved landmark is being carefully restored as part of the Horizon programme, helping to bring an important piece of Plymouth Sound's history back to life.

Built in the 1860s to help defend Plymouth Sound, the Battery has watched over the waterfront for more than 160 years. Once restoration is complete, it will open to the public for the very first time, giving visitors a chance to explore a fascinating chapter of our maritime heritage up close.

From royal connections with Queen Victoria to its role in protecting Plymouth during both World Wars, the Garden Battery has plenty of stories to tell. Soon it will become a new space for heritage, learning, community activities and enjoying the spectacular views across Plymouth Sound.

We can't wait to share this hidden piece of history with everyone. 🔗link in bio (Latest news) to find out more or visit: https://plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com/contractors-hard-at-work-to-bring-mount-edgcumbe-heritage-to-life/

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons project has been made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players with £11.6million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Have you ever seen a car that follows the tide?🌊 Four Ford Fiestas are being transformed into extraordinary works of pub...
03/09/2026

Have you ever seen a car that follows the tide?🌊

Four Ford Fiestas are being transformed into extraordinary works of public art as part of Intertidal, a new citywide commission by internationally recognised British artist David Cotterrell.

The cars have been completely re-engineered with hidden reservoirs, pumps, sensors and digital controls, allowing the water inside each vehicle to rise and fall in response to Plymouth’s tides.

The first four can be found at Tinside Lido - Plymouth Active, Mount Batten, The Box Plymouth, and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park (Official). They’ll then move to new and unexpected locations across Plymouth throughout September and October.

The artwork is part of Sea for Yourself, a cultural programme connecting people with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park through art, creativity, participation and digital innovation.

At its heart is a simple question: where does the sea really stop?

So, if you spot a Ford Fiesta around the city, take a closer look. It might not be quite as ordinary as it first appears.

Find the latest locations and discover more about Intertidal and the Tide Together programme via the link in the comments.

Some beautiful photos from Paul Naylor proving just how beautiful and Plymouth Sound is 😍🩵Can you name these sea creatur...
29/08/2026

Some beautiful photos from Paul Naylor proving just how beautiful and Plymouth Sound is 😍🩵

Can you name these sea creatures?

🎉 It's a wrap! One of our fantastic community-led Blue Sparks projects, Turnchapel History Group, recently celebrated th...
27/08/2026

🎉 It's a wrap! One of our fantastic community-led Blue Sparks projects, Turnchapel History Group, recently celebrated the completion of their heritage project with a special community party.

Through meet-ups and shared conversations, the group has helped bring Turnchapel's rich history to life, exploring stories of shipbuilding, quarrying, sea pilots and so much more. Along the way, they've opened up local conversations, strengthened community connections, and inspired a deeper appreciation for local heritage.

Not only that, but they've also created beautiful murals inspired by everything they've learned throughout the project. It has been an absolute pleasure to fund this project and watch it grow. A huge thank you and congratulations to Turnchapel History Group for delivering such a special piece of community heritage work.

We'd also like to thank Jess and Millie for creating the Blue Sparks concept and shaping it into what it is today, and of course Jon, whose mentorship helped support this project every step of the way. 💙

✨ Interested in joining the next Blue Spark roster? Applications are now open✨

https://plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com/blue-sparks/

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Horizons project has been made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players with £11.6million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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