Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
13 November – 13 December 2026
Exeter Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon(EX1 1HS)
For a month in the run-up to Christmas, more than a hundred chalets fill Cathedral Green in the centre of Exeter, with the Cathedral's towers, 900 years old, rising above the stalls. Browse handmade gifts, crafts and Christmas decorations, with West Country produce to the fore, then work your way round street food from across the globe and stop at one of the themed bars. From Thursday to Saturday the stalls stay open until 9pm. While you're there, step inside the Cathedral, open for sightseeing by donation, to find its medieval astronomical clock, the world's longest medieval stone-vaulted ceiling and its well-known medieval catflap. Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids stations are both a walk away, and dogs on leads are permitted in the open air.
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What to expect
Date & times
13 November – 13 December 2026
Getting there
Exeter Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon (EX1 1HS for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Dogs on leads are permitted in the open-air areas of the market. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Cathedral.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There are five entry points to the market and all except one have step-free access, with ramps on the West Front steps. Not all chalets are accessible to wheelchair users; traders will help where they can. Accessible toilets are available, with more facilities at the Guildhall and Catherine Street.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market?
From Friday 13 November 2026 (opening at 10am) to Sunday 13 December 2026 (closing at 5pm).
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 10am to 7pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 9pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Where is it, and how do I get there?
On Cathedral Green, beside Exeter Cathedral in the centre of Exeter, Devon (Cathedral address: 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS). Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids stations are both within walking distance of Cathedral Green. The Bus and Coach Station is on Paris Street. Coach drop-off points and several parking options for group travel are available, and there is clear signage and bike parking near the Cathedral.
Where can I park?
The market recommends the Park and Ride service if you are driving. The Matford Park and Ride does not run on Sundays or Bank Holiday Mondays. City-centre car parks are also recommended, including Princesshay 2, Princesshay 3 and the Guildhall car park; follow the City Centre signs.
How much does it cost to get in?
No admission price is listed for the market. Entry to Exeter Cathedral during the market is by donation.
What is there to see and buy?
More than a hundred festive chalets, with handmade arts, festive decor, and food and drink, including global street food and themed bars, and a focus on West Country produce. Events and performances are listed as coming soon. The Cathedral is open for sightseeing alongside the market, Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11:30am to 4pm, but closed to sightseeing while services and events are taking place.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs on leads are permitted in the open-air areas. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Cathedral.
Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?
There are five entry points to the market and all except one have step-free access. Ramps are provided on the West Front steps. Not all chalets are accessible to wheelchair users, and traders will help where they can. Accessible toilets are available, with more facilities at the Guildhall and Catherine Street.
Is there first aid and security?
A first aid chalet is near the entrance to the Cathedral, and several Cathedral staff and volunteers are also first aid and CPR trained. A security team oversees the market 24 hours a day, with the security chalet by the south-side exit.
Can I take a stall at the market?
Applications for the 2026 market are now closed. Enquiries go through the Contact page of the market's website.
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