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.
What to Expect
South West holiday shopping event featuring traders and a free Santa's Grotto.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Appletree Exhibitions
Food & Drink
Speciality food and drink exhibitors offer free tastings, and event catering serves hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and festive gift shoppers
Vibe
Bustling and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- 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. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday 10:00am–5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm.
- 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.
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.
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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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