Step into Christmashay

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 Fudge Bus and Whisked, with additional street food traders serving up hot dogs, Christmas carvery wraps and Greek food along Bedford Street and in Princesshay Square.

To add to the celebrations, the popular Worldbeaters SPARK! drummers will officially mark the start of late-night shopping on Thursday 20thNovember, lighting up the night with their high-energy, illuminated performances at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

Jon Walton, Princesshay Centre Manager says, “Christmas is such a special time at Princesshay, and this year we’re thrilled to be offering even more for our visitors. It’s my first Christmas here, and I can’t wait to see the centre come alive with festive lights, music and local traders. We’re proud to be part of what makes Exeter a brilliant place to visit in the lead up to Christmas.”

Princesshay will welcome Santa and his elf, who will meet visitors to the centre in their golden sleigh located under the glass canopy on 30th November and 7th, 14th, and 21st December. Families can meet them between 10.30am and 4.30pm, and Vranch House, Princesshay’s Charity of the Year, will be on hand to receive donations from visitors in the queue. For more information on Christmas in Princesshay visit www.princesshay.co.uk/christmashay/