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06 Sept 2025

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter : Christmas markets, food festivals, Fore Street Flea and more

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

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

CHRISTMAS

15 November - 15 December

EXETER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

The Christmas season has begun! Expect over a hundred twinkling festive chalets selling local gifts, global street food, plus seasonal entertainment and festive bars. This year sees a brand new festive area in Exeter Cathedral’s historic Cloister Garden featuring a range of independent businesses. 

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

FOOD

17 and 17 November

Christmas Food Festival

Head to Darts Farm for a weekend of festive tastings and Christmas gifting. Indulge in food and drink from Quicke’s, Bar Buoy, Salcombe Gin, Ozerlat Turkish Delight, Pentire and Brew Tea, as well as tastings from Darts Farm’s own Cow & Cacao bean to bar chocolate and fizz from their Pebblebed Vineyards. 

Darts Farm Christmas Food Festival 

MARKET

FORE STREET FLEA

17 November

Visitors can expect an eclectic mix of stalls, offering everything from vintage clothing and bric-a-brac to handmade crafts, original artwork, and loads of food and drink, plus  live music from local bands.

Fore Street Flea

CULTURE

LIBRARY LATES

16 November

An evening of arts, crafting, and live music from 7.30pm-10pm. Sip on a glass of wine and get stuck into chocolate lolly making, tipsy sword fighting, and giant cardboard pirate ship building.

Exeter Library

ART

16 November - 01 Feb 2025

REMI RANA-ALLEN SWAN SONG: SING HER TO ME

A solo exhibition of textile sculptures, collage, sound, and film, that addresses the impact of colonialism, migration and patriarchy.

Exeter Phoenix

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