Thousands of people are expected to flock into the city centre tonight to see Exeter's Christmas lights switch-on.
InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a new festival for all the family ending with the city’s lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm.
City residents and visitors can enjoy the celebrations from 11am on the Sunday when a timetable of live music and entertainment will get underway.
Christmas
The annual event has moved to a Sunday, and the city will host a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities, face painting and live music from local musicians.
Follow our live coverage throughout the day where we will keep you updated on traffic, weather and general information regarding the festivities in Exeter.
What activities are on?
Festive craft activities will include the opportunity to make a mini Christmas Wreath and Christmas garlands, as well as paper cut angels and snowflakes and paper shape Christmas decorations, a make your own Christmas cracker, Christingle and cards workshop and very magical willow wand making classes.
Throughout the day shoppers will also be entertained by amazing street performances including, a Hula Hooping extravaganza, a stilt-walking Fairy Godmother and a Winter Fairy whose stunning costume literally lights up the dark winter evenings as she thrills the audience with her skilful contact juggling. The Crealy Christmas sleigh along with two elves will also be on hand to make families feel extra Christmassy during the Sunday celebrations.
Park and Ride bus times
The Park and Ride RED service between Honiton Road Park & Ride and Princesshay will run every Thursday from 15th November until 20th December.
Additional journeys from Honiton Road P&R will depart at the below times on Thursdays only.
2025
2055
2125
2155
Additional journeys from Paris St will depart at the below times on Thursdays only
2010
2040
2140
2210
Where can I park?
The city centre is expected to be extremely busy and car parks will fill up very quickly.
If you are travelling by car here is a round-up of where you can park in Exeter:
- Guildhall
- Mary Arches
- NCP Car Park
- Triangle car Park
- Okehampton Street
- Matford Park and Ride
- Princesshay
- Bartholomew
- ISCA Car Park
What time is the light switch-on?
The Christmas light switch-on takes place on Sunday, November 18, at a new time of 5pm.
