Exeter City Centre

Stories about Exeter City Centre

Exeter North Street improvement vision principles diagram

PLANNING & PLACE

Exeter Civic Society promotes new vision for North Street in response to Mary Arches “co-living” redevelopment

Proposals for improved road layout and public realm including pavement-widening, tree-planting and seating areas follow nine-month collaboration with local stakeholders.

First Thursdays graphic

THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

First Thursdays

Monthly Gandy Street evening events include an indoor market, food and drink, street entertainment and more.

GANDY STREET

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Exeter Comedy Festival signs outside The Bootlegger

WEDNESDAY 3 TO SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

Exeter Comedy Festival 2026

Festival returns for third year with four days of comedy featuring Nish Kumar, Josh Widdecombe, Josie Long, Bridget Christie, Mike Wozniak and many more.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

Exeter Pride 2019 in Exeter High Street, photo by Naomi Parkinson

SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026

Exeter Pride 2026

Exeter Pride returns for a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity and visibility with a parade, music, cabaret, marketplace and more.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

PLANNING & PLACE

Royal Clarence Hotel developer asks £20.5 million for city centre apartment blocks

Two luxury city centre apartment blocks are being advertised for sale by Nooko, the developer responsible for renovating the Royal Clarence Hotel.

Fore Street Flea market

SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026

Fore Street Flea 10th anniversary

Market returns for 2026 season with stalls selling vintage items, jewellery, crafts, clothing, records, food and drink.

FORE STREET

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