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Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Following the success of First Thursdays this summer, we're pleased to bring a special Festive First Thursday to Gandy Street on 3 December 2026, from 5pm-8pm, sponsored by Costa Coffee stores in Exeter. The festive edition will celebrate Gandy Street's independent businesses, with food, music, shopping and plenty to enjoy into the evening.
Taking place after dark, with Gandy Street glowing beneath its canopy of Christmas festoon lights, explore this iconic cobbled street for an evening of festive fun.
Enjoy late-night Christmas shopping alongside family comedy, Rupert the festive juggler and Drag Mother Christmas.
There'll be live music curated by The Lantern Rooms, festive singers, Mountview Theatre School students and walking minstrels Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
Plus, enjoy a decoration workshop, Christmas treasure hunt, festive bubbles, face painting, street performers, snow machines and maybe even a Yeti!
Look out for evening specials, street food, bao buns, Costa hot chocolate and a few surprises along the way!
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Season (3 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 17:00 | - 20:00 |
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