Christmas in Exeter

Christmas in 2020 may be a little different to previous years, but Exeter is still planning some festive fun to lift your spirits this season. 

Exeter Cathedral is cautiously planning to hold its popular Christmas Market this year, from Saturday 21^st November – Saturday 19^th December, with a range of new measures to ensure that both stall holders and visitors are kept safe, including a new layout of Christmas chalets to improve the flow of pedestrians, much wider paths, and a table service only policy at the event’s popular Cathedral Tavern bar.

Exeter’s compact city centre makes it ideal for Christmas shopping. An eclectic mix of shops can be found within easy walking distance of each other, from the big names in the High Street and Princesshay, to independent and vintage fashions, jewellery, crafts and gifts in the cobbled Gandy Street and quirky West Quarter.

Look out for events at Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (reopening to the public on 24 October). The RAMM will also be posting festive ideas and fun online every day of the month in the run up to Christmas - look out for fun facts, jokes, and special offers in the RAMM shop.

When you’re shopped out, why not book into one of Exeter's Dining Domes for dinner or drinks, a great way to catch up with friends or family in your own bubble, whilst watching the world go by. The domes are attached to 6 different restaurants and bars across Exeter city centre and Topsham.

Visit Cotley Farm Christmas Shop, near Whimple, where the elves are getting lots of new things in place to make sure you can still have a magical Christmas visit. With lots of new features on site including a new Nativity barn, undercover area for takeaway teas, coffees, and cake, as well as a new baby reindeer that was born earlier in the year, this will be a truly special festive experience not to be missed!

Get into the festive spirit with a rip-roaring Christmas show. Exeter Corn Exchange present The Wizard of Oz, from 9th Deecember - 3rd January, or book into the Exeter Northcott's swashbuckling family comedy Treasure Island, from 9th December - 9th January. Both shows have social distancing measures in place, book now in your bubble to avoid disappointment.

See the list below for more Christmas events in Exeter in 2020.