Christmas issue of Exeter Living out now!

Welcome to our bumper December/January issue!

This special double issue takes you right through the festive season - from the sparkle and bustle of Christmas to the calm reset of the New Year. Inside, you’ll find plenty of inspiration on where to eat, drink, shop and soak up a little Devon magic, whether you’re chasing that twinkly festive feeling or craving some January-time peace.

If you’ve lived here for years, you’ll have your favourite local traditions - but there’s always room to add a few more, right? Maybe it’s time to visit Nicola’s charming chocolate shop on Blackboy Road and make your own chocolate bar or head to Dartmoor for a cosy craft workshop with The Dartmoor Artist (mince pies included, of course).

We’ve rounded up all the highlights of the season - Christmas markets, light trails, and plenty of family fun (the Train of Lights is top of our list). Food writer Harry Hook shares her favourite festive feasts, while wine expert Iain Smith brings the perfect bottles to match. There’s also our gift guide, plus winter walks that end just where they should - at the pub.

In fashion, we’ve got your Christmas looks sorted - from sequins for the office party to the cosiest knits for Christmas Day. And as the new year rolls in, don’t miss our feature on the best local spas and their January offers - the perfect excuse to rest, restore and reset.

Oh, and one for your diary: Janet Street-Porter will be in Exeter this January. Check out our Seven Deadly Sins interview special with her in the culture section.

You can read the online version of the magazine here, or pick up a copy at John Lewis, Bernaville Nurseries, Hyde & Seek, Artigiano, or Sacred Grounds.