Plymouth's waterfront set to enjoy sprinkling of magic this Christmas
Light displays, family friendly activities and safe shopping are all on the cards!
There's still plenty of Christmas magic on Plymouth's waterfront this year.
The Christmas lights have now been switched on and are illuminating the Barbican, with an extra added sparkle on Southside Street with light displays in shop windows.
There will also be family friendly activities, as the popular Polar Bear Trail returns from this Saturday (5 December) to Wednesday 23 December.
Nine bears have been painted by local schoolchildren and four have been painted by famed local artists: Loci, Lee J Art, Arth Lawr and Steve Evans.
There will be 15 polar bear cubs in total and every child who completes the trial will receive a special badge and a sweet treat when they find the 'Golden Bear'.
After the trail has finished, the four bears designed by local artists will be auctioned off to raise money for local charity St Luke's Hospice.
The bear-themed fun doesn't end there either! With 'Polar Bear on a Chair' at the Tourist Information Centre ready for passer-by's to snap a selfie with him.
Diane Mansell, chief executive of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said "there's lots to see and do":
"The waterfront is also home to some of Plymouth's best-loved independent shops, eateries and attractions with so much for you to discover, from brilliant boutiques to incredible restaurants.
"We'd really encourage you to shop local where you can this Christmas - every penny you spend locally will really make a huge difference to our hard-working traders and helps to support the local economy."