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Drawing a blank on your Christmas shopping list and in need of some inspiration? Don't panic as we're here to help. Gift your loved ones a little piece of Exeter this Christmas.

December in Exeter is a delightfully atmospheric time of year, full of festive cheer and winter wonder.

Twixmas, the period of downtime between Christmas and New Year when you can treat yourself to some well-earned and stress-free relaxation.

Looking for a Black Friday special offer in Exeter? From hotel breaks and visitor attractions to afternoon tea and shopping, we've put together a handy guide to the best deals in Exeter this month.

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town and visiting lots of magical places in the lead up to Christmas. It's not too late to get on his "nice list" but you'll have to be quick and know where to look.

Looking for a festive day out where you can sit back, relax and watch the world go by? Set sail with Stuart Line Cruises and treat yourself to a cruise along the oldest shipping canal in Europe before exploring the wonderful Christmas scenes around Exeter.

Too early to start talking about pantomime season? Oh no it isn’t! Nothing beats a good old fashioned pantomime and they're a part of Christmas traditions as much as brusel sprouts and mince pies.

With the festive season approaching there's lots of fantastic events and activities taking place across Exeter, many of which you can enjoy for FREE.

Eat, drink and be merry. The countdown to Christmas is on and part of the seasonal festivities is gathering your family, friends and work colleagues for the traditional Christmas party. But where to go and what to do for your celebrations?

Is there anything more quintessentially British than a good old fashioned Sunday roast? Simple yet delicious, it’s a firm favourite amongst all ages and there’s something rather comforting about feasting on a hearty plate of home-cooked food, especially during the autumn and winter months.