Inspiring better futures through creativity and innovation.
Real Ideas is comprised of multiple teams, each growing a specific area of practice in relation to our core themes: engaging people and communities; supporting creative businesses to start, grow and thrive; connecting children and young people with creative digital opportunities; working with individuals to develop pathways to positive futures; immersive innovation; place-based regeneration and consultancy. These areas of work are often delivered in our buildings, Market Hall and Devonport Guildhall (the Devonport Creative Quarter) and Liskeard Library.
Creating space for opportunity.
We open doors to opportunity. Whether you're looking for inspiring events, dynamic venues, business support, or ways to learn and grow, we create the spaces—physical and digital—for people and ideas to thrive.
Consultancy & Projects
Through the Real Ideas Nature and Neighbourhoods team, we offer consultancy, supporting organisations and communities of all sizes.
Devonport Creative Quarter
The Devonport Creative Quarter drives Createch and Creative Industries growth by bringing together artists, technologists, the community, and partners to co-create new opportunities.
Education & Community
Opportunities in creative digital learning for children, families, schools and groups.
Pathways
Opportunities to nurture ambition, creativity and future potential.
Innovation & Research
Exploring the intersection of creativity, technology and innovation.
Creative Futures
Providing targeted support and skills development for creative digital careers and businesses.
What's on at Real Ideas.
Explore events across our spaces – from immersive dome shows and creative workshops, to markets, talks and community gatherings. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Set in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the story highlights the extraordinary diversity and complexity of insect life through the intertwined journeys of a praying mantis and a butterfly.
Whale Super Highway explores the mysteries of the humpback whale, following their epic migration from the coast of Western Australia to Antarctica and back again
Bring your little one along for a 45-minute immersive and sensory journey through the world of travel — from trains and planes to submarines and rockets!
Working with Sam K Horton, author of folkloric fantasies Gorse and Ragwort, come and discover Cornwall’s tales of place and learn how to create some of your own.
You’ll learn the basics of screen printing, experiment with colour, and design your own stencil—leaving with a unique hand‑printed item that’s totally yours.
Bring learning to life inside our Immersive Dome. Stunning fulldome films spark curiosity, build knowledge, inspire creativity, and deliver a memorable “wow” moment for learners of all ages.
Join us for a series of hands-on coding workshops where children and young people can explore game design, robotics, and creative coding in a friendly, supportive environment.
Immersive Dome soundbath: relax under calming visuals and soothing vibrations for deep mindfulness and restoration.
Bring learning to life inside our Immersive Dome. Stunning fulldome films spark curiosity, build knowledge, inspire creativity, and deliver a memorable “wow” moment for learners of all ages.
Join us for a series of hands-on coding workshops where children and young people can explore game design, robotics, and creative coding in a friendly, supportive environment.
Join us for a six‑week journey into the art of life drawing, guided by practicing artist Emily Chung
We are excited to welcome Sam Horton to Liskeard Library for his series of talks across Cornwall with Cornwall Libraries.
Spaces designed to inspire, create and connect.
From historic landmarks to high-tech hubs, our spaces bring people together to learn, work, collaborate and imagine new possibilities- right at the heart of their community.
Liskeard Library
A beautifully restored Grade II listed building, which is more than a library - it’s a vibrant community hub. Reimagined by Real Ideas, it blends books, learning, co-working, and creativity with a warm local welcome.
Market Hall, Plymouth
A vibrant hub for immersive experiences, learning, co-working and community, Market Hall brings world-class digital technology together with creativity and people.
Devonport Guildhall
A new creative hub offering access to studios, print facilities, and collaborative programmes that support connection and creative development.