Exeter Christmas Guide

Your guide to

Christmas in Exeter

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Shop local this Christmas in Exeter Christmas celebration event & light switch on What's on Festive fun Getting here

Front Cover Credit Aylwyn Bowen

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Intro

Christmas 2018 here in Exeter is going to be bigger, better and brighter than ever before. InExeter are really excited about moving the light switch on to Sunday 18 November for a full day of fantastic festive activities that the whole family can enjoy together. Over the festive season there will be so much on offer including the unmissable Christmas Market situated on Cathedral Green, a superb show of Christmas illuminations and events scheduled from both independent and high street retailers.

This is our first city publication for Christmas, bringing together partners from across Exeter to give you a comprehensive guide to the best events, the most fabulous shopping and delicious dining options this Christmas.

Thanks to Exeter Cathedral, Visit Exeter, Princesshay Shopping Centre and Guildhall Shopping & Dining for their collaboration on this project.

And finally, the usual late-night Thursday shopping events starting Thursday 22 November are not to be missed and give you the perfect opportunity to pick up Christmas gifts for friends and family while enjoying all that Exeter has to offer.

This year will be the most festive year yet for the city and we're delighted to celebrate it with you.

We are grateful to our event partners for supporting this event: Sponsor Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, travel partner Stagecoach and media host Radio Exe.

We hope you enjoy a festive Christmas in Exeter.

Ann Hunter InExeter Manager 3

Support independent businesses this winter, purchase a gift card to spend across 65 Exeter independents as a treat for yourself or as the perfect present.

Visit www.inexetergiftcard.co.uk

Shop local this Christmas #InExeter

Exeter is blessed to have so many

Fore Street:

independent businesses, here are

Frocks in Swing Time

a few to inspire you. Support local

151 / 152 Fore Street 01392 757 878

retailers this festive season.

frocksinswingtime@gmail.com

Queen Street:

This unique family-run business on Fore Street offers a wide range of vintage style clothing & accessories. Perfect for that dress that’s a little different and exceptionally special this party

Aromatika 86 Queens Crescent, Exeter 0139 256 788 www.aromatika.co.uk

season, head to Frocks in Swing Time.

Stocking beautiful, organic products, handmade in the heart of Devon.

Aromatika is the place to relax with a treatment or find the perfect gift for that special someone this festive season.

Gandy Street:

Princesshay:

We all love a little bit of chocolate at Christmas time and what better way to indulge your taste buds by popping into award-winning artisan chocolate shop, Chococo. Their festive range has everything from stocking fillers and secret Santa gifts to scrumptious treats for your loved one.

Chococo 22 Gandy Street www.chococo.co.uk

Inside Out 1 Bampfylde Lane, Princesshay 01392 423 993 www.gottohaveit.co.uk

Don’t forget you can visit a the InExeter village at this year’s Cathedral Christmas Market, with a number of independent traders showcasing their festive items including Mantis, Tea on the Green, Sanchos, Hutch, House of Harris, Inside Out, Moko, Toot Garook, Kapbula Organics, Bake & Chococo

Hidden within the heart of Princesshay, this treasure trove offers a creative and diverse range of stylish gifts and home ware to suit all ages and budgets this festive season. Celebrate artisan makers and crafters from across Devon.

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Northernhay Place:

Sidwell Street:

Circa 1924

Eat Your Greens

6 Northernhay Place 01392 438 545

30 Sidwell Street www.eastyourgreensexeter.co.uk

www.circa1924.co.uk

Hosting Christmas this year? Then Eat Your Greens has you covered with their fruits & veg boxes packed full of local seasonal produce, from locally grown winter root veg to seasonal fruits. Pop in today to discuss your festive cooking needs.

If you are looking for somewhere to host a Christmas get together, look no further than 1920s inspired local independent restaurant & bar, Circa 1924. Serving fantastic local produce with flair & imagination, in a stylish setting, this venue has all your party season needs covered.

Cathedral Yard:

South Street:

Tea on the Green

Trugs Florist

2 Cathedral Close Exeter www.teaonthegreen.com

18 South Street 01392 422 522

For a relaxing lunch or a spot of tea with an unmissable view, head to Tea on the Green.

This popular cafe-style restaurant on Exeter’s spectacular Cathedral Green serves a delicious menu from roasts to beautifully served teas - perfect for relaxing with family or celebrating with friends this festive season.

www.trugs.co.uk For an outstanding Christmas display look no further than Trugs Florist. Whether you are creating a beautiful bouquet for someone special, in need of a festive wreath or like to spruce up your home with winter foliages, Trugs Florist has everything

Castle Street:

Erin Cox

you need for the perfect seasonal look.

North Street:

14 Castle Street

Gullivers

www.erincox.co.uk For stunningly curated handmade jewellery, personalised to your wishes, head to Castle Street and the serene boutique shop of Erin Cox. With beautifully crafted rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings it is easy to see how the Erin Cox collection is so successful. If you are searching for something special, make sure to find your way to Erin Cox.

13 North Street Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, Gulliver’s is the perfect pit stop when you need a break from your Christmas shopping. Serving up delicious homemade cakes including decadent vegan options and aromatic coffee you’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to get back shopping.

Visit www.inexeter.com/indieexeter to discover more independent businesses

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Christmas celebration

event & light switch on Sunday 18 November 11am – 5pm THIS YEAR EXETER WILL CELEBRATE WITH THE BIGGEST DISPLAY OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EVER! For the third year, InExeter will host the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a festival for all the family culminating in the lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm on Sunday 18 November.

The city’s High Street will play host to a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities, face painting and live music from local musicians. The switch on will be hosted by InExeter and Radio Exe who will welcome special guests to the stage at 5pm to press the button that will spark Exeter’s best Christmas lights display yet.

Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to meet Santa’s elves and sit in the big man’s sleigh plus you’ll also be able to buy tickets to the Crealy Christmas Spectacular including the first ever Christmas on Ice Show, organised by headline sponsor, Crealy Adventure Park and Resort.

InExeter has also negotiated discounted family travel into the city, with travel partners Stagecoach. For information on the special family tickets available for park and ride services please visit www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets The city-wide festive illuminations will signal the start of the five late night shopping evenings leading up to Christmas, the first of which is on Thursday 22 November, when many of Exeter’s shops will stay open until 9pm.

For more information on Christmas in Exeter visit www.inexeter.com

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Visit Exeter this Christmas Christmas at Crealy

All of Exeter’s historic attractions are open year round.

Escape the hubbub of Christmas shoppers to explore beneath the city’s streets on a guided tour of Exeter’s Underground Passages, built in medieval times to house the fresh water pipes serving the residents of the city. The Passages are dark and very narrow - not for the claustrophobic!

Closed 24 – 26 December & 1 January.

the waterside pubs or the 17th century Custom House Visitor Centre, which will be open from the 20 – 23 and 27 - 30 December. Santa will be in his Quayside Grotto on Sunday 23 December.

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery is like a Victorian Gothic Tardis. Complete with shop and cafe, the museum is in the heart of the city and free to enter. Its displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections.

Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the world cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world. Its busy programme of exhibitions and events bring the collections to life.

Join a free guided walking tour of Exeter with the Red Coat Guides to discover more about this fascinating city and its 2,000 year history. Tours run daily throughout the year, except 25 & 26 December, and there is no need to book, just turn up at the West Front of the Cathedral.

Visitors will be delighted by special Victorianinspired Christmas events, including decoration making, storytelling sessions, traditional wreath making, carolling and surprise appearances by Father Christmas.

Head to Exeter Quayside for a bracing riverside walk following the Christmas treasure hunt, available from On the Waterfront, then warm up in one of

Starting on 8 December, RAMM’s exhibition of Exeter’s Fine Art focuses on women artists, from Victorian children’s book illustrator Kate Greenaway to Barbara Hepworth. The exhibitions Devon Voices: Home Front Stories and Canadians in Devon: War photographs mark the centenary of the First World War Armistice.

Christmas activities at RAMM

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Santa’s Grottos Princesshay, 1 & 2, 8 & 9 December

Santa will be busy travelling out and about around Exeter in the lead up to Christmas. Catch him at the following attractions:

Join us for an Arctic Adventure in Princesshay this December including a picture opportunity in Santa’s Sleigh and the chance to make and take a snow globe Christmas decoration. Open 10am - 4pm, opposite Cath Kidston in Princesshay. £4 per child for Santa Meet & Greet including gift. All proceeds to FORCE Cancer Charity www.princesshay.co.uk/santa

Crealy, 1- 23 December Crealy will be hosting their biggest Christmas event ever, including a sensational Christmas Ice Show, festive craft sessions, gingerbread decorating in Mary Christmas' Bakery, plus the chance to choose from over 30,000 toys and gifts in Santa’s Magical Toy Store. Visit the indoor Christmas Market to find a selection of wonderful gift ideas, great value stocking fillers and other Christmas goodies. www.crealy.co.uk

Killerton, 24 November - 6 January

Santa will be in his grotto at Bernaville, from 10am on Saturdays and 12 noon on Sundays. £5 per child. www.bernaville.co.uk

Enter the world of Hans Christian Andersen, as Killerton is transformed into the icy world of the Snow Queen. Normal admission fess apply, entry to the house is through bookable timed tickets. Father Christmas will be in his magical grotto in the stables, dressed in his traditional Victorian green suit every weekend in December, 11am - 4pm, plus 17 - 19 December, 2pm - 4pm and 21 & 22 December, 11am - 4pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

23 – 25 November www.christmasshoppingfayre.com

24 & 25 November www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Bernaville, 8 & 9, 15 & 16 December

For a full list of what’s on in Exeter this Christmas visit: www.visitexeter.com/christmas

Powderham Michaelmas Fair 8 November, 10am-3pm www.powderham.co.uk

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Christmas in

Topsham is a truly magical experience. Just four miles from Exeter and easy to reach by public transport, the town is full of quirky and fascinating independent shops, cafés and antique stores. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Exe estuary, visitors will enjoy a refreshing alternative to the hustle and bustle of the City.

or a hearty meal in one of the many independent cafés, restaurants and dog-friendly pubs.

Tie your visit in with a short winter walk through town and along the famous Goat Walk, taking in the breathtaking views and the wonderful wildlife on the estuary.

From carol singing to festive markets and live music, stunning walks to winter RSPB cruises, there’s always plenty to do in Topsham. Here are a few highlights: 30 November, activities from 5pm, Topsham

Late Night Shopping Evening

Fairs & Markets

Topsham Museum Christmas Fair 15 November 10am-12 midday, Matthews Hall

Church Services

Fundraising Christmas Fairs Every Saturday 9am-1pm, 17 November– 8 December, St Margaret’s Church

Christingle 9 Dec, 3pm

New Year’s Day Swim

4 December, 6pm-9pm, across Topsham There are many Christmas services and events at Topsham’s churches, including the following at St Margaret’s Church: Traditional carol service 16 Dec, 6.30pm Carols by candlelight 22 Dec, 7.30pm Children’s crib service 24 Dec, 3pm

For more information on events and ideas in Topsham visit: www.lovetopsham.co.uk

Regular Saturday Markets Every Saturday 8.30am-1pm, Matthews Hall

1 January 2019, Special one-day winter opening of Topsham’s outdoor heated pool to mark the first day of 2019.

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

15th November - 16th December 2018 Exeter Cathedral Green Showcasing the best of local and continental food, drinks, gifts, and crafts.

Coach drop-off • Cathedral visit packages available • Onsite Shop and Café • Christmas event programme

www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/Christmas 13

Christmas Services

The Cathedral Café

An oasis of calm in the heart of the city centre, serving delicious light lunches, traditional Devon Cream Tea, and excellent coffee (best enjoyed with cake!)

Monday 24th December 2018

Christmas Eve 18.00 23.30

Grandisson (doors 16.30) Midnight Mass (doors 22.45)

Tuesday 25th December 2018

Open Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.00 exeter-cathedral.org.uk/cafe

Christmas Day 08.00

10.00 11.45 16.00

Holy Communion (said, traditional language) Choral Eucharist Choral Mattins Choral Evensong with Carols from the Minstrels’ Gallery

The Cathedral Shop

Big LEGO® Build Situated inside the Cathedral, the Shop offers a wide range of unique gifts and souvenirs. We also stock cards, CDs of the Cathedral Choir and organ, guide books, and beautiful prints and postcards of Exeter Cathedral.

We’re building a 300,000 piece model of Exeter Cathedral from LEGO bricks, and we need your help!

Open Monday to Saturday 9.00-17.00 and Sunday 11.30-17.00

Text LEGO17 £5 to 70070 to donate £5 to the build, and we’ll add 5 bricks to the model on your behalf. Alternatively, visit us inside the Cathedral and meet our model builders to

exeter-cathedral.org.uk/shop

Exeter Cathedral

All money raised helps with the ongoing challenge of restoring and conserving the Cathedral.

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Do you know a boy or girl who loves singing?

Exeter Cathedral Choir is now recruiting! around eight services each week during term time, maintaining a tradition that has been largely unbroken for centuries.

Find out more about Choristerships at Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Cathedral School: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/choir

Explore your Cathedral

Find out what’s on

Did you know that we offer regular guided tours of the Cathedral throughout the year?

Exeter Cathedral is a busy, living church, with 20-25 services taking place each week. There’s usually a chance to hear the Cathedral Choir sing (at weekends or at Choral Evensong during the week).

Explore this ancient place with one of our knowledgeable guides, or simply take some time out to soak up several hundred years of history in the heart of the city.

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Cathedral is also a busy venue for concerts, talks, tours and other events.

Find out more online:

exeter-cathedral.org.uk/visit

exeter-cathedral.org.uk/events

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this christmas NEW IN EXETER

GUILDHALL SHOPPING & DINING ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME PHO & KRISPY KREME TO EXETER

A cosy indoor space coupled with outdoor seating, Pho is a family-run business serving great value, healthy Vietnamese street food dishes cooked fresh daily, seven days a week. Experience an incredible array of dishes including traditional pho noodle soups, fragrant curries, healthy salads as well as fresh juices, Vietnamese coffees and amazing cocktails.

From the original glazed to the assorted dozen and wedding stack towers, get ready to sink your teeth into delicious, melt-in-the-mouth pieces of doughnut joy! Sit down and enjoy with coffee or a shake, or if you’re on the go, click & collect or order your American sweet treats directly to your home via Deliveroo!

MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME THIS CHRISTMAS WITH

Midnight Magic

Alpine

AT GUILDHALL SHOPPING & DINING

Country Christmas

Deck the halls and your whole home inside out with WILKO’s extensive range of Christmas decorations.

No matter your style - whether you’re a traditionalist at heart or you’re looking to create a uniquely themed festive environment WILKO at Guildhall Shopping & Dining have a sensational range of decorations, Christmas trees, lights and more! Take a look at 3 of their most eagerly anticipated Christmas themes this year.

GUILDHALLSHOPPINGEXETER.CO.UK

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Come and see The Gruffalo...

Saturday 15th December

Come and see The Gruffalo At Guildhall Shopping & Dining, Exeter, at intervals between 11am & 4pm See our website for more details: www.guildhallshoppingexeter.co.uk

The Gruffalo Š 1999 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.

The Gruffalo word mark and logo are trade marks of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and used under licence.

Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

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InExeter Christmas

Whats on FEATURED

November

Sun 18 Nov Christmas lights switch on Exeter High Street 11.00 - 17.00 See the city sparkle with InExeter!

Join us from 11am for a festive-packed family friendly day including crafting activities, live music from local musicians, street entertainment, facepaints and festive fun from Crealy Adventure Park & Resort.

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December Thu 22 Nov Gandy St Countdown to Christmas Ph ot o by Se ba st ia n Ch ris

17.30 - 20.00 Enjoy an evening of festive family fun in the heart of the city .This special street will be transformed into a winter wonderland with live music, entertainment, a Santa’s grotto, mulled wine and minced pies.

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Thu 6 Dec Princesshay Festive Thursday!

Spark! is back! Come along and see the mesmerising 30-minute performance that combines high impact drumming with kaleidoscopic lighting. Visitors to Princesshay can expect three separate shows starting in Princesshay Square.

Sat 15 Dec Victorian Christmas decoration making RAMM, 10.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 15.30 Help celebrate the RAMM's 150th Christmas.

RAMM is being inspired by the Victorians this festive season so come and get crafty and make your own Victorian-inspired Christmas decorations to take away with you. Add to the giant museum paperchain and keep an eye out for the special guest - Father Christmas will be popping in throughout the day!Â

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Festive Fun InExeter Christmas Lights Switch On 18 November, 11.00 - 17.00 Exeter High Street www.inexeter.com

Christmas Coffee Morning 10 November, 10.00 - 12.00 The Salvation Army Church, Friars Gate www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ exeter-temple

VFB The Nutcracker 21 November, 19.30 (doors 18.45) Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.co.uk Late Night Shopping with Entertainment from Heliosphere 22 November, until 21.00 Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 15 November - 16 December, Mon - Wed 10.00 - 18.00 Thurs - Sunday 18.00 - 21.00 Sunday 11.00 - 17.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas

Charity Christmas Trees Lights Switch On 22 November, Roman Walk, Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Exeter Chiefs Pop Up Shop 15 November - 23 December, Exeter Guildhall www.guildhallshoppingexeter.co.uk

Gandy Street Countdown To Christmas 22 November, 17.30 - 20.00 Gandy Street www.inexeter.com/events/gandystreets-countdown-to-christmas/

Christmas Craft Sale 15 November, St. Stephen’s Church, High Street www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk

Christmas Shopping Fayre (Till 25th November) 23 November - 25 November 9.00 - 17.00 (16.00 Sunday) Westpoint www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Unique Boutique Christmas Market 17 November, 10.00 - 16.00 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

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12 Days of Christmas Trail 24 November - 29 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Festive Street Food Market 1 December - 23 December, Exeter Guildhall www.guildhallshoppingexeter.co.uk

Christmas Fayre 24 November, 9.30 - 13.30 St. Stephen’s Church, High Street www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk

Magdalen Road Christmas Fair 1 December, 14.00 - 18.00 Magdalen Road www.visitexeter.com

Exeter Chocolate Festival 25 November, 11.30 - 18.00 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Only Fools and 3 Courses – Christmas Special 1 December, 19.30 Northcott Theatre www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Teachers Rock the Cathedral 26 November, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Wreath Making 1 - 2 December, 1/2 day 14.00 - 16.30 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Late Night Shopping with Entertainment from Halo 29 November, until 21.00 Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Christmas Musical Celebration 1 December, RAMM www.rammuseum.org.uk The Crealy Christmas Spectacular 1 December - 23 December, Crealy Adventure Park & Resort *Note event isn’t every day, visit their website for details www.crealy.co.uk

Christmas Fair, Mothers Union 30 November, 10.00 - 12.30 St. Stephen’s Church, High Street www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk Be a Chorister for a Day 1 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Etsy Made Local Exeter Christmas Market 1 December, 11.00 - 17.00 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Christingle Service 1 December, 16.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

NEW Christmas Family Experience – Meet Santa in Princesshay 1 - 2 December, Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

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Etsy Made Local Exeter Christmas Market 2 December, 11.00 - 15.00 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Wizard of Oz 5 December, 10.30 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouse.com/cinemas/ exeter-picturehouse

The Advent Procession 2 December, 18.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Home Alone [PG] 5 December, 20.30 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouse.com/cinemas/ exeter-picturehouse

Santa Run (Exeter City Community Trust) 2 December, 9.00 Princesshay www.exetercitycommunitytrust.co.uk

Christmas with the Cathedral Choir 6 December, 19.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Stan Hacking Band Christmas Spectacular 2 December, 19.30 Exeter Barnfield Theatre www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials 6 December, 20.30 (doors 19.45) Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Lord Major’s Carol Service 3 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Semi-Toned presents: All the Trimmings 6 December, 20.00 Northcott Theatre www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

ROH Live: The Nutcracker 3 December, 19.15 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouse.com/cinemas/ exeter-picturehouse

Late Night Shopping with Entertainment from Spark 6 December, until 21.00 Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Jack and the Beanstalk 3 December - 6 January, Northcott Theatre www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Traditional Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Amanda Randell Cox 6 - 13 December, 18.00 - 20.00 RAMM www.rammexeter.org.uk

Exeter College Festival of Carols 5 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

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Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials 7 December, 20.30 (doors 19.45) Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

NEW Christmas Family Experience – Meet Santa in Princesshay 8 - 9 December, Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Festive Race Day 7 December, 11.00 (1st race) - 15.40 (last race) Exeter Race Course www.exeter.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Handel: Messiah (Exeter Cathedral Choir) 9 December, 14.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Christingle Service 7 December, The Salvation Army Church www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ exeter-temple

Jack and the Beanstalk 9 December, 14.00 Exeter Barnfield Theatre www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Christmas with the Cathedral Choir 8 December, 19.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

A Christmas Night at the Opera 9 December, 20.00 (18.00 - 18.30) Northcott Theatre www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Aladdin 8 December - 1 January, Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

National Trust Christmas Concert 10 December, 19.30 01392 458934 www.exeterschool.org.uk/box-office

40th Anniversary Live Concert Screening of The Snowman 8 December, 18.30 The Belmont Chapel www.belmontchapel.org.uk

ROH Encore: The Nutcracker 10 December, 12.00 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouses.com/cinema/ Exeter_Picturehouse

Victorian Christmas Decoration Making 8 December, 10.30 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 15.30 RAMM www.rammuseum.org.uk

Exeter Philharmonic Choir 11 and 12 December at 19.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exephil.org.uk EPC tickets 01392 278168, or Exeter Visitor Information Centre and Tickets (Dix’s Field)

Victorian Storytelling 8 December, 11.00 - 11.40, 12.00 12.40, 14.00 - 14.40, 15.00 - 15.40 RAMM www.rammuseum.org.uk 25

A Christmas Carol Starring Simon Callow 12 December, 19.00 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouses.com/cinema/ Exeter_Picturehouse

CLIC for Christmas 14 December, 19.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/newsevents/whats-on/ Willow Christmas Tree Drop-In Craft Session 15 December, 10.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/newsevents/whats-on/

Puffin Island 12 December - 28 December, (dates alternate) 14.00 and 16.30 Exeter Phoenix 01392 667080 www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/ category/buy-tickets/

Exeter Festival Chorus 15 December at 19.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/newsevents/whats-on/

Carols in the Cathedral – Exeter Philharmonic Choir 12 December, 19.30 Exeter Cathedral 01392 278168 www.exephil.org.uk/index.php/tickets

Christmas Disco & Soul Explosion with Chris Dinnis 15 December, 20.00 (door open at 19.15) Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/ book-tickets/all-our-events/

G4 Christmas 13 December, 19.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/newsevents/whats-on/

The Gruffalo Appearance 15 December, Guildhall Shopping Centre Free to attend

Late Night Shopping with Entertainment from Light Walkers & Living Snow Globe 13 December, Princesshay Free to attend www.princesshay.co.uk

The Steampunk Yule Ball 15 December, 20.00 - 2.00 Exeter Phoenix 01392 667080 www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/ category/buy-tickets/

Traditional Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Amanda Randell Cox 13 December, 18.00 and 20.00 RAMM Tickets from www.rammuseum.org.uk

Victorian Christmas Decoration Making 15 December, 10.30 and 13.30 RAMM ÂŁ3 drop-in & pay on arrival

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The Exeter Nativity 16 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

BBC Radio Devon Carol Service 18 December, 19.00 Exeter Cathedral Entry by ticket only. devontickets@bbc.co.uk

Hospiscare “Light up a Life” Service 16 December, 18.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/newsevents/whats-on/

Dementia Friendly Making Art at the Museum – ‘Victorian Christmas’ 19 December, 10.30 RAMM £15 (includes companion) from www.rammuseum.org.uk

The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long [PG] 16 December, 15.00 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouses.com/cinema/ Exeter_Picturehouse

BSO Concert - Last Night of the Christmas Proms 19 December at 19.30 The Great Hall, University of www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/type/ bso-concert/

Victorian Storytelling 16 December, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 15.00 RAMM Drop-in & pay what you think www.rammuseum.org.uk

Lunchtime Carols for Shoppers and City Workers 17 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Carol Service 16 December, 16.30 The Salvation Army Church Free entry

Robin Hood the Panto 20 December - 5 January, Performance times vary.

Exeter Barnfield Theatre Tickets from the Box Office, 01392 271808

Traditional Carol Service 16 December, 18.30 Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street www.themint.org.uk

Christmas Wreath Workshop 20 December, 11.00 Exeter Cathedral Tickets from www.exeter-cathedral. org.uk/news-events/whats-on/

Lunchtime Carols for Shoppers and City Workers 17, 20, 21 & 22 December, 13.00 Exeter Cathedral Free admission www.exeter-cathedral.co.uk

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Late Night Shopping with Entertainment from Roller Skating Illuminated Presents 20 December until 21.00 Princesshay www.princesshay.co.uk

Crib Service with Emphasis on Children and Families 24 December, 16.00 Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street www.themint.org.uk Grandisson 24 December, 18.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Christmas Race Day 20 December, 10.40 1st race - 15.40 last race Exeter Race Course www.exeter.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Midnight Mass 24 December, 23.30 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Lunchtime Carols for Shoppers and City Workers 21 - 22 December, 13.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Carols by Candlelight 24 December, The Salvation Army Church www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ exeter-temple

Crib Service 22 December, Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Christmas Day Service 25 December, 08.00, 10.00, 11.45, 16.00 The Salvation Army Church www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ exeter-temple

Hansel and Gretel 22 December - 30 December, 11.00 Northcott Theatre www.exeternorthcott.co.uk Pop-up Christmas Cards 22 December, 10.00 - 12.00, 12.30 - 14.30, 15.00 Exeter Phoenix www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Christmas Day at Exeter Cathedral 25 December, 08.00, 10.00, 11.45, 16.00 Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (Live 2018) [12A] 23 December, 15.00 Exeter Picturehouse www.picturehouse.com/cinemas/ exeter-picture

Christmas Service for Everyone 25 December, 10.30 Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street www.themint.org.uk For full details of these events visit www.inexeter.com/whats-on

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Getting here Make the most out of your Christmas shopping experience this year by visiting Exeter by public transport or hop in the car, park up and shop until you drop!

By Road

For more information on travel into the city over the festive period please visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Located just off the M5 from the North, the A30/A303 from the East and the A38 from the West, there is an easy route into Exeter from any direction.

By Bus Stagecoach South West offer frequent services throughout Exeter and its surrounding areas. Three major Park and Ride services are also available at Honiton Road, Sowton and Matford.

By Train Exeter has two main train stations located within the city centre. Exeter St David’s is the main hub, providing links to most major cities across the UK – it’s only 2 ½ hours from London Paddington.

All are clearly signposted and operate 6 days a week. Honiton Road also operates on Sundays.

Honiton Road and Sowton car parks are open from 06:00 to 24:00, Matford until 19:30.

Exeter Central is the closest station and is a 10 minute walk to the High Street in the heart of the city. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country and Virgin all provide frequent services to and from Exeter.

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Car Parking

Park and Ride

With over 4,700 paid parking spaces across the city centre, parking is made easy.

Adult day return £2.70 (to City Centre) Child day return £1.80 (age 5-15 inclusive)

Guildhall (EX4 3HP), John Lewis (EX4 6PD) & Mary Arches (EX4 3AZ): Up to 1 hour £2.20 | 1-2 hours £3.30 | 2-3 hours £4.40 | 3-4 hours £5.50 | 4-5 hours £6.60 | 5-6 hours £7.70 | 6-7 hours £8.80 | All day £12.00

Group ticket £6.50 Available after 08:45 Mon-Fri and anytime Sat/Sun, max 5 people travelling together on both journeys

Princesshay 1 Car Park (EX1 1EU): Up to 1 hour £1.80 | 1-2 hours £2.60 | 2-3 hours £3.50 | 3-4 hours £6.50 | 4-5 hours £8.80 | 5-24 hours £11.80

Exeter Dayrider £3.90 (a day of unlimited travel on all Stagecoach buses in Exeter) For more information on ticket prices and timetable information visit www.stagecoachbus.com

Princesshay 2 (EX1 1NN) & 3 (EX1 1TS) Car Parks: Up to 1 hour £1.10 | 1-2 hours £2.20 | 2-3 hours £3.30 | 3-4 hours £4.40 | 4-5 hours £5.50 | 5-6 hours £6.60 | 6-7 hours £7.70 | All day 10.00 Summerland Gate (EX1 2LB): Up to 1 hour £1.20 | 1-2 hours £2.20 | 2-3 hours £3.30 | 3-4 hours £5.70 | 4-5 hours £7.70 | 5-24 hours £10.80

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WE WISH YOU A

Merry Christmas AND HAPPY

New Year!

All information correct at time of going to print 16.10.18