Christmas Shopping

Princesshay kicks off Christmas 2022 preprations

Princesshay kicks off Christmas 2022 preprations

Princesshay will sparkle to life in November with mesmerising Christmas lighting displays and a brand-new feature for families.

The Hub, in Princesshay Square, in partnership with Margoux and Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) will bring festivities and footie to visitors in the run up to Christmas this year. As well as screening all the international football matches, The Hub will host children’s activities from ECFC, with food from Princesshay restaurants and Margoux running the après ski style bar. A series of festive workshops including wreath-making, gift-wrapping and a...

Holly Jolly Christmas Craft and Gift Market

The Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Fair

Event Date: 
06/11/2021 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The Holly Jolly Christmas event will be held in Exeter's corn exchange. With over fifty stalls under one roof there is sure to be something for everyone.

10am-4pm

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This ain't no Friday night panic!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:38pm

The Recycled Candle Company is opening its doors to chaps who need inspiration, advice and beer when deciding what gifts to buy for their loved ones.

Friday 20th December is the date for last minute male shoppers who need guidance with their Christmas gift selection this year.

Richard Hills-Ingyon and Sargon Latchin of The Recycled Candle Company are keeping the Gandy Street shop open until late to give suggestions for guilt-free gifts that don’t cost the earth.

Richard explained: “We are on a mission to prevent those last-minute purchases at the local garage which...

Etsy Made Local Exeter - Contemporary Christmas Market

Event Date: 
28/11/2019 - 5:00pm to 01/12/2019 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
11A Gandy Street, Exeter

Etsy Made Local is back! And this time we are going BIG! Still working with Exeter Phoenix, but this time in their new venture on Gandy Street.

We’re doing a take over!

There will be familiar makers and some fabulous newcomers to the market.

All in all a wonderful contemporary festive extravaganza starting Thursday 28th November (5-9pm) during late night shopping in Exeter - we’ll have music, drinks and nibbles to get you in full swing.

We’ll then be there all day Saturday 30th November (10-6pm) and Sunday 1st Dec (10-4pm).

We hope you can come along...

Etsy Made Local Exeter - Contemporary Christmas Market

Event Date: 
01/12/2018 - 11:00am to 02/12/2018 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

This is Exeter's first ever Etsy Made Local market. Taking place at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December, it is part of a national event that will see the biggest regional spread of markets across the UK take part. In total 54 cities across the UK will celebrate the makers, designers and collectors that sell on Etsy.com, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. It’s about encouraging people to look locally for this year’s Christmas gifting and connecting them to more than 40 South West Devon based makers and designers.

As well as providing the chance...

John Lewis Exeter Etsy Team Showcase

Event Date: 
20/10/2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
John Lewis Exeter

We are really looking forward to showcasing some of our wonderful makers at the Exeter branch of John Lewis this Saturday.

We’ll be singing from the rooftop (or the top floor) about all the talent we’re surrounded by and where the lovely customers of John Lewis can access it!

Come and say hello if you’re around that day. Hooray for shouting about the importance of independent businesses and a huge thank you to John Lewis for being so helpful and keen to support us.

We'll be there from 9am till 5pm Saturday 20th October.

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas returns

Authored by mantis
Posted: Wed, 10/10/2018 - 11:18am

As the nights draw in and Christmas Decorations start to appear all around Exeter, Gandy Street’s Countdown to Christmas will start the season off with a spectacular Christmas Party.

On 22nd November, Gandy Street Traders will once again take to the cobbled street, spilling out onto stalls to welcome shoppers to an evening of Festive Fun and this year looks to be bigger and better than ever.

Shoppers can expect a winter wonderland with all kinds of treats, fudge and chocolate samples; prosecco, mince pies and mulled wine, cider and gin, not to mention offers and promotions...

Special Performance Promises Surprises For City Centre shoppers

SHOPPERS in Exeter city centre this December will be treated to a one-off musical and theatrical spectacular – all to raise awareness of youth homelessness.

Exeter-based charity Community Housing Aid is raising the profile of youth homelessness this Christmas through its project, Nightstop Devon, and in partnership with Widsith & Deor Storytelling Theatre and Urban Flow Street Dance.

People will be invited to take a break from their Christmas shopping and join the team from Nightstop Devon in Princesshay Square (near to Debenhams) on Saturday, December 9 from 2pm until...

Chudleigh Christmas Fayre

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Chudleigh Town Centre

Chudleigh’s Christmas season kicks off on Thursday 3rd December with a Christmas Fayre in the Town Centre, organised by the Chudfest committee in partnership with Chudleigh Town Council. There are still a few details to confirm, but hopefully there’s enough information here to encourage you to come along on the night and join in. For updates and reminders, keep an eye on the Chudfest website and Facebook Page.

We are delighted that Chudfest Patron, Judi Spiers will be joining Father Christmas and our 2015 Carnival Royalty to lead the Parade and switch on the Christmas Lights....

Blog: Student Life #5

A welcoming lady who works in Hyde + Seek was telling me about how very few students find the quirky little shop during their first year of university as it is tucked away off the main high street. As she was saying this I realised – that’s exactly me. Now in my second year, I have only just discovered what I am sure will become one of my favourite shops in Exeter.

Hyde + Seek is the ultimate gift shop – I challenge anyone to find a better place in Exeter to buy your friends and family their birthday and Christmas presents. For £7.95 you can buy a book with a seemingly endless...

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