5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Here are our top five picks of what to do this weekend in Exeter.

FAMILY

8-12 August

THE WINTER’S TALE

This vibrant production will be a delightful and gripping feast of ensemble action, comedy, drama, trials, love, romance, live music, puppetry and magic. Suitable for all ages, this enchanting play will be performed outside at Rougemont Gardens.

Exeter Phoenix

PARTY

9 August

THE POP SUMMER PARTY

The restaurant in Princesshay is hosting their first summer party! Running from 1pm until late, expect pizzas, BBQ, ice cream, coffee and cocktails and live music. 

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FOOD 

10 August

LOVE LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL 

Over 70 food and drink producers will be selling their delicious creations at the historic Exeter Castle this Saturday. Expect BBQ’s, gin, kombucha, chocolate and much more! 

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MARKET

10 August

EXETER INDEPENDENT MARKET

Soak up the atmosphere at Cathedral Green with live music from local performers, while discovering a rich variety of the region’s finest makers and traders - perfect for those who like to pick up vintage clothes, quirky antiques, and arts and crafts. 

Exeter Cathedral

EXHIBITION

On now until 29 September

ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET? A HISTORY OF TRANSPORT

Explore the ways people have moved through spaces, venturing across centuries and continents – from the grind of the daily commute to once-in-a-lifetime journeys across the globe. See unique objects, such as a sled from Captain Scott’s ill-fated 1911-12 expedition to the Antarctic.

RAMM Museum