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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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Whether you're looking to spruce up your wardrobe, a lovely gift for a friend or buying the essentials - it's great to shop local and support a local business.