P-p-pick up your Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail map today

The adorable LEGO® brick penguins have returned to Plymouth’s city centre for the final year, bringing with them some festive family-fun and Christmas magic!

Let the adventure begin, as Saturday 30 November will see the start of the Penguins: A LEGO brick trail, where 19 life size LEGO brick penguins and one spectacular Emperor Penguin will be hidden in shops and cafés across the city centre.

The trail cards can be collected from each participating business, Drake Circus Shopping Centre, libraries and the Tourist Information Centre, or they can be downloaded from the Visit Plymouth website.

Steve Hughes, Chief Executive of Plymouth City Centre Company, said:

“I’m really looking forward to seeing families, friends and school groups enjoying our unique LEGO brick penguin trail again this year. We had such a fantastic response to last year’s trail, and it’s a great way for the whole family to explore the city’s retail offer, whilst taking part in this family-fun activity.

“It is brilliant to see the retailers really getting behind this campaign too, and I’m looking forward to seeing their penguins as part of their Christmas window displays. These wonderful life size LEGO brick penguins really do bring something special to our city centre. This will be the last year we have them so make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to take part.”

The trail will run until Sunday 5 January 2020, giving five weeks to seek out all 20 penguin names and add them to the trail card, or enter online, at: www.visitplymouth.co.uk/plymouth-penguins.

All entries must be fully completed and sent in by Wednesday 15 January 2020, for the chance to win some awesome prizes. These include a weekend family trip to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, courtesy of Plymouth Citycoach, or a Penguin Feeding Experience at Living Coasts for four people.

The trail is a great opportunity to entertain the children whilst shopping for Christmas gifts or just enjoying some festive treats. Why not head to the Piazza and visit the Christmas Market? Open until 19 December, it’s the perfect place to p-p-pick up some unique gifts for family and friends.

Penguin Crafts with the Creation Station

Children will love the Creation Station, who are providing free penguin making craft activities at the market every Sunday. For the selfie-lovers, the giant walk-through illuminated bauble arch will be back on the Piazza this year too, providing the perfect backdrop to your festive snaps.  

With a family-fun trail, big name brands, fantastic independents, spectacular events and entertainment, a beautifully lit Christmas Market with a Bavarian style bar, there’s plenty to enjoy in Plymouth this festive season. Find out more at www.visitplymouth.co.uk/christmas-in-plymouth