Wellbeing Exeter will be closed over the festive period from 22 December and will re-open on 5 January 2026.
AUTUMN WELLBEING
Wellbeing is about feeling good and functioning well and includes engaging in meaningful activities and pursuing goals.
Here are a few seasonal wellbeing tips and ideas that you may like to try.
EXETER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market returns from 20 November to 19 December, in the shadow of Exeter Cathedral, with over a hundred festive chalets featuring hand crafted gifts, global street food and themed bars. You can also take a look around Exeter's magnficent Cathedral by taking advantage of their Entry By Donation offer to explore its amazing architecture and discover one thousand years of wonder. Remember, you don't have to buy, there is no charge for looking and there are plenty of photo opportunities and places to sit to soak up the atmosphere.
CHRISTMASHAY VILLAGE AT EXETER PRINCESSHAY
Princesshay, for Christmas 2025, has 23 street food and local market traders as part of the Christmashay Village from 14 November to 23 December. 17 Christmas cabins located in Princesshay Square, Bedford Street and the main mall feature a rotating programme of local businesses from jewellers and crafts to candles, bakes, art, pottery and soaps. The Christmashay Bar, located in Princesshay square next to a sparkling new Christmas tree, offers the perfect pitstop. Why not have a wander around, and don't forget to check out the charity Christmas trees, for that perfect festive vibe.
CHRISTMAS ON THE QUAY
Pop down to Exeter Quay for Christmas on the Quay from 2pm to 9.30pm on Sunday 21 December. It will be a magical day packed with festive fun, live music, great food and Christmas cheer. Santa will be based in the Samuel Jones Grotto, while the elves spread festive joy along the Quay handing out Santa coins and treats! There will be festive family fun with activities and entertainment for children throughout the afternoon. There will also be live music and entertainment on the Quay which is free. Sound like the perfect festive event for all the family on the atmospheric quay.
5 WAYS TO WELLBEING
If we:
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connect with others
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keep learning
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take notice of what is around us
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give something back to our community
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stay active
then our happiness and wellbeing will increase. These 5 Ways To Wellbeing inform and underpin how we engage and work with individuals and communities to enhance and promote wellbeing.
"I've been looking for support for years and got no help. Then you arrive and in five minutes you set me up with a group I can go to every week, which led me to meet my current support worker. Now I have some support. What you do is so important!"
Got a minute?
Take time to think about yourself.
Got an hour?
Invite a friend to catch up over coffee and cake.
Got longer?
Join one of the free Exeter Red Coat Walking Tours - you will learn lots of interesting things about Exeter you never knew and meet lots of new people.
Got a minute?
Think about what interests you.
Got an hour?
Enrol for a course online - there are lots of free courses with the Urban Learning Academy.
Got longer?
Learn something you've always wanted - a craft, language, instrument etc. Find free tutorials on YouTube.
Got a minute?
Shimmy around the kitchen whilst waiting for the kettle to boil.
Got an hour?
Go for a walk around your neighbourhood - on your own, with your partner, neighbour or friend.
Got longer?
Power up your walk by using a free app such as PaceDJ to match your playlist to your chosen walking pace.
Got a minute?
Have gratitude for small gestures - take compliments and pass them on.
Got an hour?
Look out for interesting nature in your local neighbourhood. Put out some food for the birds.
Got longer?
Do something you enjoy and take notice of how it makes you feel.
Got a minute?
Send a friend an encouraging message.
Got an hour?
Research local volunteering opportunities or other ways in which you can support your local community.
Got longer?
Volunteer - do you have a few spare hours a week you can give to a local charity?
ACTION FOR HAPPINESS
The mission of Action for Happiness is to help people create a happier world, with a culture that prioritises happiness and kindness. Action for Happiness brings people together and provides practical resources. They help each other learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, for yourself and others.
Take a look at this month's calendar below for lots of wellbeing tips and hints throughout the month:
