Illustration of a small village Christmas market at night with a brass band and children holding lanterns (Christmas Shopping Fayre)

Christmas Shopping Fayre

Visitors can browse thousands of gift ideas from UK and international traders, featuring handmade crafts, fashion, furnishings, and specialty food and drink stalls offering tastings. The event includes live music, performers, product demonstrations, and a free Santa's Grotto for children. Hot and cold food, snacks, and drinks are available from an indoor restaurant and outdoor catering stalls.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Admission £6; 16 and under free. Tickets are available online or on the door. Tickets needing cancellation/refund are subject to a £1.50 per-order admin charge.

Hours

Friday 10:00am–5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Speciality food and drink exhibitors offer free tastings, and event catering serves hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments.

Parking

Free parking.

Accessibility

Westpoint is on the level and wheelchair accessible, with mobility scooters permitted, disabled parking, and four accessible toilets.

Pets

Dogs are not permitted inside the main exhibition hall; assistance dogs are allowed.

Going?

Location

Westpoint Centre · Devon County Showground, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and festive gift shoppers

Vibe

Bustling and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring enough cash, because tickets on the day are cash only, some exhibitors don't take cards and there's no cash machine at Westpoint.
  • Book your tickets online ahead if you'd rather not pay cash at the door, since tickets bought on the day are cash only.
  • For sat nav, use EX5 1DJ or Oil Mill Lane, which is opposite the main entrance, about a mile from junction 30 of the M5.
  • Head to the speciality food and drink section, where many exhibitors offer free tastings, before you stock up on festive treats for Christmas.
  • If you come by bus, the 9/9A from Exeter Bus Station doesn't run on Sundays, and Westpoint is a request stop.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children aged 16 and under enter free, and children can visit Santa’s Grotto for free.

Links & Contact

Run by Appletree Exhibitions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of gifts can I find?

There are thousands of gift ideas from traders across the UK and abroad. You'll find handmade crafts, imported artworks, fashion, fancy goods and furnishings, plus a speciality food and drink section where many exhibitors offer free tastings.

Is it good for children?

Yes. Santa's Grotto is free, and several exhibitors sell things for children of all ages, from tots to teens.

Where can we eat?

The Westpoint Restaurant is at the far end of the main hall and serves hot and cold meals, light snacks and drinks all day. More hot and cold food stalls are outside, near the main front entrance.

Do I need cash?

Yes, bring some. Tickets bought on the day are cash only, and a few exhibitors only take cash. There are no cash machines at Westpoint.

Can I dress up?

Yes. Visitors are encouraged to dress up and get into the festive spirit, and you could win a prize.

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