The lights are switched on at Princesshay’s Charity Christmas Tree Festival as part of its first late night shopping evening on Thursday 21st November.
The Lord Mayor officially opened the Festival of charity trees located on Roman Walk and announced that Multiple Sclerosis Society charity won best dressed tree.
The illuminated festival features 36 trees decorated by various local charities including Living Options, Princesshay’s charity of the year.
The trees will be on display for visitors to enjoy up until Christmas Eve.
Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.
Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:
Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
Princesshay will be transformed this Christmas with the unveiling of its brand-new festive lighting scheme on Saturday 16th November.
The new light installation will include a large stag figure located in the centre of Princesshay, giant diamonds suspended in the air in Bampfylde Lane, projections onto shop fronts and a life-size throne next to the city’s historical Roman Wall. Visitors to Princesshay will also find a big illuminated Christmas present that shoppers can step into for the ultimate festive photo, alongside the centre’s giant Christmas tree which this year will be...
Princesshay is pleased to announce it is supporting Purple Tuesday, taking place on 12th November, committing to change to improve accessibility and experience to all. Purple Tuesday has been developed by disability organisation Purple; which works with businesses to improve the customer experience for disabled people.
The day itself will see Princesshay’s charity of the year, Living Options promoting the charity’s work which enables people with disabilities to have the opportunity to live the life they choose. Living Options representatives will also be in Debenhams for the day...
InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights with a special five-day event series for all the family taking place across all quarters of the city from 13 – 17 November with travel partner Stagecoach and activity sponsor Crealy Adventure Park & Resort and charity partner Hospiscare.
The new format of community events will have Exeter’s residents and visitors at their heart, celebrating the city’s heritage, culture, its vibrant businesses and putting the city at centre stage. Five Nights of Lights is the official start of the countdown to Christmas in Exeter and...
Last week, national children’s charity CHICKS challenged local Exeter businesses to compete in their Superstar Games. A first for the charity, the games were held in Princesshay in Exeter City Centre and sponsored by Ashley House Printing, with teams headed up by Smart Estate Agents, Attention Media, KTA, Air Marketing and a mixed team of people from various businesses. The teams went head to head in classic heats of the three-legged race, egg and spoon, obstacle course and a Shrek-themed relay in an effort to raise local awareness and funds for the Devon-based charity.
Local artist Leo Jamelli has collaborated with the University of Exeter to create a piece of emotional public artwork to be displayed in City Centre.
The large-scale artwork, created to celebrate carers, will be shown between 8.00pm and Midnight on both 20th and 21st September. It will appear on the historic St Catherine's Almshouse, on the site of the iconic ruin in the Princesshay shopping precinct.
Funded by a University of Exeter Arts and Culture Fellowship, Leo's artwork is inspired by research currently being developed by Dr Catriona McKenzie and Dr Siobhan O'Dwyer as...
Then head to Princesshay Green where you can have a go on a mobile rock climbing wall. The wall will be manned by 2 qualified instructors who will talk you through the steps to make it to the top!
Open 11am – 3pm. Last entry 2:30pm.
All children must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).
For those who like to keep their feet firmly on the ground there will be Hula Hoop Spintacular workshops taking place at intervals during the day. Angie will be spinning into action at 11:00, 12:30 and 2:00pm.
The Princesshay Green will become a marvelous mini golf with 9 holes of fun.
Who can be the first to finish or get round with the least amount of putts?
Open 11am to 3pm. Last entry to the mini golf at 2:30pm.
All children must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).
A maximum of 5 goes allowed on each hole per person at busy times.
Accompanying our mini golf, look out for our roaming pirates and join them on their adventures – crew members will be recruited, treasure maps will be deciphered and no doubt booty will be discovered! Keep an eye out and...
From the 31st July – 23rd August, Princesshay Square will be transformed into Princesshay Green with a series of free family fun pop up events every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. From climbing walls to mini golf and dinosaurs, a different activity will pop up each week to keep families and shoppers entertained during the upcoming school holidays.
As well as summer menus from Princesshay’s eateries, visitors will be able to take part in the following line up of free events from 11am-3pm on each day:
Wednesday 31st July – Friday 2nd August – Golf fans can have a go at...
