10 things to see and do at Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Jun 11
2 min read

Enjoy a free family-fun day, on Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 27 June, in association with Babcock International Group, starting at 10am until 10.30pm.

Here are our top 10 things to see and do:

1. Explore the ‘military villages’ and discover the wide range of military vehicles and equipment on display. There will be military personnel on hand to chat to you about how their equipment is used.

2. Veterans and Cadets are invited to take part in the Parade of Standards at 11am - or simply find a spot and enjoy the spectacle as they march proudly across the promenade, led by the City of Plymouth Pipe Band.

3. Give the Royal Navy divers in the dive tank a wave - and try not to get splashed! Then, chat with the Royal Marines Field Gun team and put your fitness to the test with their hands-on challenges.

4. Get involved with the Babcock team through a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities designed for all ages. Discover exciting career opportunities, see cutting-edge technology in action, and much more.

5. Be wowed by a packed programme of live demonstrations and music throughout the day. Highlights include REORG Jiu Jitsu, the RMVCC Band and drill display, Rock Choir, the Armed Forces Choir, and talented performers from Plymouth Youth Music Service - just to name a few.

6. Look out for the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast taking place over the Hoe. You can expect to see the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Dakota aircraft. (Subject to weather conditions and any unforeseen circumstances).

7. Cheer on the 27 schools taking part in the exhilarating Future Fit Junior Field Gun tournaments, taking place throughout the day, as teams battle it out for the coveted silver trophies.

8. Visit the Veterans' Village, supported by the Royal British Legion, where more than 100 charities and organisations will be offering advice, support, and information on careers and recruitment. You can see the Poppy of Honour Memorial on display on Plymouth Hoe.

9. Head to the Foster for Plymouth marquee on the Hoe promenade, sponsors of the pre-school entertainment. Expect plenty of family fun, including glitter tattoos and appearances from some very popular characters. As well as the chance to learn more about fostering in Plymouth.

10. Round off the day by dancing the night away at the free evening concert, sponsored by C & G Catering. Kicking off the show at 5.30pm is Marmalade, followed by The Vibes, Riviera Dogs and a dazzling finale from Authentic Elton.

For more information head to the website: plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk

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