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Summer's officially here and throughout August we're excited to share a wonderful line-up of free events and activities.
From family friendly festivals and Quayside activities to community events and markets, there's something for everyone, and they're all absolutely FREE to enjoy this summer.
Summer at the Quayside
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday throughout August
If you're at a loose end for some school summer holiday fun, that won't break the bank, then here's the perfect answer. Summer at the Quayside returns with a jam-packed programme of fun, free, and quirky activities for all the family. There's no booking needed either, simply turn up at the Transit Shed and enjoy!
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Summer holiday activities at Exeter Cathedral
Until 1st September
Exeter Cathedral is hosting a variety of family friendly summer activities and many of them are free to get involved. Pick up a free explorer backpack to help you on your journey around Exeter Cathedral and follow the Cathedral Cat’s Trail, looking for the answers to Audrey the Cathedral Cat’s questions! There's also some exciting suprise craft activities taking place on 28th August and 2nd September (10:30am - 1pm).
Summer Bug Trail
1st August - 1st September
Watch out for creepy crawlies lurking around Exeter Phoenix this summer! Pick up a free activity sheet from their box office and explore the ground floor in search of hidden critters. There's no need to be scared and you'll discover lots of exciting facts about the wonderful world of bugs.
Jazz on the Quay
Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August
Lazy Sunday afternoons and laid back jazz grooves, this is what summer is all about. Get in the swing as Jazz on the Quay comes to Exeter's Historic Quayside, providing your soundtrack to the summer.
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Silent Book Club
Wednesday 6th August (Topsham Brewery)
Tuesday 19th August (The Hour Glass Inn)
If you struggle to find some quality reading time then the Silent Book Club offers the perfect bit of escapism. It's entirely your choice what book to bring as you join up with likeminded book fans to quietly read as a collective. After an hour of reading there's some optional socialising and a great opportunity to get some recommendations from fellow readers.
Time Odyssey at RAMM
7th August - 3rd September
Get out of the classroom and journey back in time, with a fun, interactive learning experience at RAMM this summer. Taking children on a quest through the museum, physically and virtually, Time Odyssey has been created by Art Explora and the British Museum using pioneering technology.
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Children's workshops at The Devon and Exeter Institution
Thursday 7th and 21st August
Come and join the Green Shoots gardening team, between 11am and 2pm, for some green finger fun at The Devon and Exeter Institution. There's the opportunity to have lots of fun playing with clay and unleash your own seed bomb.
Love Local Food Festival
Saturday 9th August
Bringing a taste of the countryside to Exeter city centre, the family-friendly Love Local Food Festival comes to the historic Exeter Castle, and it's absolutely free with no tickets required. Feast on a variety of local street-food vendors along with live music, a traditional bar, al fresco cocktails, children's activities and more.
Quayside Farmers Market
Saturday 16th August
Fresh produce, artisan treats, and handmade crafts, come down and support your favourite local farmers, growers, and bakers at the monthly Quayside Farmers Market. Showcasing an incredible selection of traders, if you ask nicely you might even get to try a few samples.
Princesshay Fan Zone
From 22nd August
The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 comes to Exeter this summer and Princesshay is home to the official tournament Fan Zone. If you can't make it to Sandy Park for the big games then join us in the city centre, where all of the matches will be screened live on a big outdoor screen. Sit back, relax and soak up the action from the comfort of a bean bag or deck chair, and treat yourself to some refreshments from a pop-up bar and choice of street vendors.
Exeter Street Arts Festival
Saturday 30th August
Join us for an eclectic mix of street performers, musicians, DJ's and artists at the Exeter Street Arts Festival. Over 50 artists are set to perform across the city throughout the day and the party continues at Exeter Phoenix with the official Exeter Street Arts Festival Afterparty - a night of high-energy global grooves and dancefloor unity, right in the heart of the city!
Red Coat Guided Tours
The number one way to explore our city, without spending a penny. Exeter's Red Coat Guided Tours take place daily throughout the year, offering a fantastic choice of tours around the city. Simply meet your friendly guide at the starting point and discover historic Exeter for yourself.
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Jazz on the Quay is back! A fun, FREE afternoon of music starting on Sunday 29th June and then every Sunday during July, until the 31st August (apart from the 27th July).
Summer holiday fun comes to the Exeter Quay with the return of Summer at the Quayside. Exeter Canal and Quay Trust will be bringing free, family activities to the Quayside ever Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday over the school summer holidays.
Medieval cathedral. Fine example of Gothic Decorated style. Longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world. Image screen on West Front, Minstrels' Gallery and tombs. Expert guided tours, trails and activities for the family
Victorian on the outside but a cornucopia of every era inside, a visit to this multi award-winning museum should not be missed.
Time Odyssey, a free interactive digital adventure designed to help children with museum collections in a fun and imaginative way! Explore the galleries at RAMM at your own pace using augmented reality technology on tablets. This free activity is suitable for 7 to 11 year olds and takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. The tablets are loaned for you to use.
Street art celebration for all that celebrates diversity through music dance and arts.
Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world-class multi-artform venue in the heart of Exeter's city centre. Each year we host hundreds of events and artistic activity spanning many disciplines.
The Devon and Exeter Institution is a unique heritage site, thriving independent library and educational charity, in the heart of the city. Our beautiful galleried Georgian library adds serious ‘wow’ factor for evening events and we have smaller rooms overlooking Cathedral Green available for meetings and workshops etc.
Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.
Expect a wide range of traders from baked goods with an international flavour, organic vegetables, all types of meat, fish, cut flowers and potted plants, honey, farmhouse preserves, chutneys and cordials, and more.
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