Commemorating 200 years since the founding of Devonport

During those 200 years, the community has experienced profound change; moving from a hugely prosperous, independent town to become part of the City of Plymouth in 1914; experiencing profound physical changes following extensive bombing in WW2; and major transformation through the regeneration of the last two decades.

Devonport 200 will mark the moment, explore multiple and diverse histories, recognise the many achievements, celebrate local communities, and look forward to future opportunities and challenges.

To do this, Real Ideas, a Devonport based organisation has worked with a partnership of key organisations to deliver a yearlong programme of co-produced activities, culminating in the Dazzle festival to ‘light up’ Devonport in late February 2025.