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.
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.
Our Story with David Attenborough
Real Ideas have collaborated with the award-winning production crew at Bristol-based Open Planet Studios to rework ‘Our Story’, a breathtaking Attenborough-led storytelling experience that combines gigantic animations and stunning projections, real-world footage and full 360° immersion.
Our Story is a 50-minute-long filmic piece presented by Sir David as he draws on his lifetime of exploration to tell this incredible tale of people and planet.
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.
Join Mia for a playful, hands‑on creative session where children design their very own mythical creatures
When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the polluted ocean to find the Enchanted Reef — a mythical underwater haven free from humans.
At the heart of BENCHES exhibition is an immersive 12-minute art film that invites audiences into Tim Hart’s extraordinary world of benches and overlooked everyday objects.
Travel from the mysterious past of the Red Planet to humanity’s future among the stars in this exciting back‑to‑back screening designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.
At the heart of BENCHES exhibition is an immersive 12-minute art film that invites audiences into Tim Hart’s extraordinary world of benches and overlooked everyday objects.
Embrace Yoga offers you a nourishing practice, designed to help you explore each posture with ease — no rushing, no pressure.
Blast off into space with CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story & Astronaut in the Immersive Dome at Market Hall. A back to back of two incredible space journeys.
Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch and a variety of gentle, fun activities for children of all ages.
At the heart of BENCHES exhibition is an immersive 12-minute art film that invites audiences into Tim Hart’s extraordinary world of benches and overlooked everyday objects.
In this creative session, young participants will use real tree ring cross-sections to create their own unique relief prints.
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
In this creative session, young participants will use real tree ring cross-sections to create their own unique relief prints
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.