Real Ideas: Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
Real Ideas works to solve problems and create opportunities that regenerate communities, support businesses to grow, individuals to progress and lead fulfilling lives. Our focus is culture and the creative industries, using socially enterprising approaches to deliver positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.
Our Story with David Attenborough
Our Story with David Attenborough, is a breathtaking Attenborough-led storytelling experience that combines gigantic animations and stunning projections, real-world footage and full 360° immersion.
A filmic piece presented by Sir David as he draws on his lifetime of exploration to tell this incredible tale of people and planet.
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.
Block of 6 weekly Relief Printing sessions from 17th September to 22nd October
A 50 minute-long filmic piece following Sir David as he draws on his lifetime of exploration to tell this incredible tale of people and planet.
Join us for a series of after school coding workshops where children and young people can explore game design, robotics, and creative coding in a friendly, supportive environment
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Perfect for complete beginners, this course will guide you through each stage of the linocut process in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Discover the art of life drawing in these supportive, exploratory classes led by practicing artist Emily Chung.
Block of 6 weekly Intaglio Printing sessions from 18th September to 23rd October
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.
This session is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to Pilates pros. Cassie will guide you through gentle movement, deep core connection, alignment, breathing, and relaxation
At the very top of the globe, lies a spectacular, frozen realm. But don’t be fooled by appearances...this place is not frozen in time.
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19th & 20th September. TRACE is delighted to present for the first time in Plymouth a weekend festival to showcase artists books, photobooks, chap books, zines, magazines, graphic novels and multiples to the public.
Join us at Market Hall for a relaxed and welcoming Tide Café, part of the Sea for Yourself programme exploring Plymouth's connection to the sea.
A 50 minute-long filmic piece following Sir David as he draws on his lifetime of exploration to tell this incredible tale of people and planet.
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.
Market Hall
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.
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.