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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.

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.

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?

Amidst the normally peaceful valleys and tranquil rolling meadows of Cofton Holidays, something spooky is stirring and darkness is descending.

A visit to Exeter doesn’t have to break the bank and there’s a wide choice of free activities just waiting to be discovered throughout October.

For more inspiration then check out our full events listing of what’s going on this month.

With the Rugby World Cup taking place and Exeter’s Sandy Park being chosen as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, it’s never been a better time to show your rugby support.

From 8 to 17 September, Heritage Open Days give you the chance to discover hidden places and try out new experiences across Exeter – all of which are FREE.