Exeter is ready for the festive season with brand new city lights , Devon’s biggest Christmas Market, and a packed programme of events that make it the must-visit festive destination in the South West .
Follow the Stars to Exeter
This Christmas, expect starry cascades along the High Street , ground installations perfect for festive selfies, and star-themed projections and installations lighting up the city’s historic streets. The new lights will begin to sparkle from 14 November , marking the start of a magical season.
Princesshay is inviting residents and visitors to Exeter to Step into Christmashay this November and December to experience the joy of the festive season.
Opening on Friday 14th November, this year’s expanded Christmas Market will feature over 25 traders on a rotating programme over five weeks. Visitors can explore stalls offering jewellery, crafts, candles, bakes and art throughout Bedford Street, the main mall and Princesshay Square, which will also be home to the Mistletoe bar and outdoor festive seating area.
Returning to Eastgate is the much-loved Great British...
Santa will be in Princesshay every Sunday from 30th November until the big day.
Visitors will be able to find Santa sitting in his golden sleigh under the glass canopy outside Space NK. Santa will be waving and greeting all passers-by and those wanting to share their Christmas lists and pose for a picture will be able to queue to join him briefly in the sleigh for a photo.
Princesshay’s Charity of the Year, Vranch House, will be collecting donations (£2.50) from families queuing to meet the ‘man in red’.
Each child that meets Santa will receive a keepsake...
Princesshay, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix will host Big Screen in the City, an iconic outdoor cinema event for Exeter. Returning for its 22nd year, the five-day experience will take place in a new location on Princesshay Square.
Exeter Phoenix is known for delivering “One of the best outdoor cinemas” * and this year will be no exception with ten films from Exeter Phoenix’s Studio 74 including blockbuster hits, cult classics, family favourites and musical adventures.
Princesshay’s main square will be transformed to offer an immersive outdoor film experience for...
Exeter-based charity Julian House unveiled its Christmas tree in Princesshay last week, decorated with handmade baubles created by students from Petroc’s Tiverton campus.
The Christmas Tree showcases the talents of Petroc students Harvey Hogan, Harvey Butler and Connor Pearce, under the guidance of their lecturer, Roger Edgecombe.
Displayed on each bauble is a "message of hope" written by Julian House clients, staff, members of the public and the housing team at Exeter City Council.
Julian House supports rough sleepers and people at risk of, or recovering from,...
Princesshay has announced Exeter Leukaemia Fund as its charity of the year for 2024/25. Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) provides vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).
ELF is the leading patient-led support organisation for families affected by blood cancer in the South West. Their vision is that every family affected by blood cancer or a blood disorder in the region receives compassionate, tailored support.
Gary Moore, Development Manager at Exeter Leukaemia Fund,...
Princesshay has announced its spring inspired free family event this Easter Holidays.
The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.
Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles.
This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones.
Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy a few minutes of bubble-filled fun, meet some Easter...
Princesshay is hosting a spring inspired free family event during Easter holidays. The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.
Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles. This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones. Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy 5-10 minutes of bubble-filled fun, creating memories that will last a lifetime....
Princesshay are inviting you to explore their hidden oasis for insects and plant life, giving access to the Princesshay Bee garden through tours from May to September.
12 years ago, the team at Princesshay created a rooftop bee friendly garden high above the shops as a sanctuary for honeybees. Over the last decade the space has matured and grown and the team tend weekly to the three - four bee hives (depending on the time of year) housing over 240,000 honeybees.
The tour will start at ground level outside 'The Hive' on Bampfylde Lane before heading up to the rooftop to...
Discover the magic of Christmas at Princesshay this year with a brand-new festive lights display.
The new lights will be illuminated from Thursday 16th November, switched on by Worldbeaters act SPARK! who will officially start the countdown to Christmas.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to explore the spectacular lights across the centre including magical Angel Wings next to the city’s historic Roman Wall, Santa’s Sleigh, perfect for festive family moments, and a giant Christmas Tree in Princesshay Square.
This lighting scheme will be the centre’s greenest...
