Christmas 2024 on Exeter Campuses
Staying on campus or in Exeter over the winter break and Christmas? If so, check out the pages below to find out what facilities, services and events are available within the University.
Most facilities and services will be available as normal until Tuesday 24 December, and will re-open for normal business on Thursday 2 January. Between these times there may be limited opening hours and we advise you check details on this page. Full information on services will be available here by Friday 13 December.
Events and activities on campus
More events will be added before 13 December
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Friday 6 December |
12.00-16.00 |
Make a Christingle, Forum Street |
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Friday 6 December |
17.00-18.00 |
Christingle and Carol Singing, Forum Street |
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| Tuesday 10 December |
Catered Residences Christmas Dinner |
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| Monday 16 December | 13.00-15.00 |
Christmas Card Craft |
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Wednesday 18 December |
14.30-17.00 |
Pizza and games |
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Friday 20 December |
10.00-11.30 |
Intercultural Cafe, La Touche |
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Friday 20 December |
10.00-12.00 |
Collect your Winter Care Package |
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Friday 20 December |
18.30-22.00 |
Folk Music Night at Daily Bowl (DH1) |
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Saturday 21 December |
17.30-19.30 |
Exeter Winter Wonderland: Ice Skating |
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Sunday 22 December |
14.00-16.00 |
Lego Lab, G48 St Lukes |
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Monday 23 December |
15.00-18.00 |
Stained glass cookies |
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Monday 23 December |
13.15-14.45 |
Cinema Trip: The Muppets Christmas Carol (U) |
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Tuesday 24 December |
15.00-17.00 |
Ginger Biscuit Decorating! G48, St Luke's Campus |
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Wednesday 25 December |
09.00-11.00 |
Exeter Riverside Parkrun Exeter Quay and River Valley Park |
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Wednesday 25 December |
12.30 |
Traditional Christmas dinner on campus. |
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Wednesday 25 December |
16.00-20.00 |
Christmas Day TV and Board Games, G48, St Luke's |
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Thursday 26 December |
14.00-17.00 |
Boxing Day Football, The Stand Off |
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Friday 27 December |
20.30-23.30 |
Pub and Live Music Social, The Old Firehouse |
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Saturday 28 December |
09.00-11.00 |
Exeter Riverside Parkrun, Exeter Quay and River Valley Park |
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Saturday 28 December |
17.30-19.30 |
Paint and Sip, G48 St Luke's |
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Sunday 29 December |
13.00-15.30 |
Hot Chocolate Date @Knoops, G48 St Luke's |
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Monday 30 December |
16.00-18.00 |
Silent Book Club and Study Session, G48, St Luke's |
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Wednesday 1 January |
10.00-13.30 |
New Years Day Beach Walk - Exmouth, Meet at Exeter Central |
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Friday 3 January |
14.00-16.30 |
Chocolate-coffee-craft & cards |
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Thursday 2 January |
14.00-15.00 |
Goal Setting: 2025, G48, St Luke's Start the new year off right by joining us in G48 to set your 2025 goals! Whether they’re big dreams or small steps, this is the perfect chance to reflect, refresh, and plan for the year ahead. Don’t forget to bring a notebook to jot down your goals and keep them safe! Goal Setting: 2025 tickets on Thursday 2 Jan | UoE Students’ Guild | FIXR |
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Friday 3 January |
10.00-11.30 |
Intercultural Cafe, La Touche |
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Wednesday 10 January |
10.00-11.30 |
Intercultural Cafe, Isca Eats (returning to term time schedule) |
The Students’ Guild
All events hosted by the Students’ Guild and our societies can be found on the Guild website. We’ve also put together a handy guide to events happening in Devon over the winter break here (Exeter Guild)
Pitch Up And Play with the Social Sports
Our Social Sports team have come up with a fantastic range of free sport sessions for you to enjoy and keep you active over the break. For more information see the sport section below or visit Student Sport FIXR page .
Traditional Christmas dinner - Wednesday 25 December
In Exeter on Christmas Day (December 25)? Why not join our traditional Christmas Day Lunch in Holland Hall dining room from 12.30pm (for lunch at 1pm)?
Tickets are £15.00 per adult, £10.00 per child.
Arrival drink, 2 course lunch with all the trimmings. Students and staff and families all welcome.
Limited number of tickets are available, so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets sales will close at 12 midday on Wednesday 18 December. Subject to availability.
Cancellations:
- Please email careteam@exeter.ac.uk to cancel your ticket. Cancellations received before 12 midday on Monday 16th December will receive a full refund. Unfortunately, we will not be able to refund any tickets after this date.
Events in Exeter
Christmas services
There are a range of events taking place at Exeter Cathedral throughout this month, up to and including Christmas Day. You can find out further details of services here. For details of Christmas church services in Exeter, please contact chaplaincy@exeter.ac.uk or individual chaplains via the Chaplaincy webpages and their facebook pages.
Cinderella at the Nortcott Theatre
Expect plenty of laughs, great music, amazing special effects and full-on fun for every generation with this fabulous tale of love found, lost and found again.
Peter Pan at the Corn Exchange
For well over a decade Exeter Corn Exchange has been the home of traditional family fun at Christmas time. Join them for this swash-buckling panto classic.
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Visit the Exeter's Christmas Market from 15 November - 15 December for some delicious Christmas spirit.
In Exeter on Christmas Day (December 25)? Why not join our traditional Christmas Day Lunch in Holland Hall dining room from 12.30pm with lunch served at 1pm?
Tickets are £15.00 per adult, children's tickets £10.00
Arrival drink, 2 course lunch with all the trimmings. Students and staff all welcome. Click here to book tickets
Limited number of tickets are available, so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets sales will close at 12 midday on Wednesday 18 December. Subject to availability.
Cancellations:
- Please email careteam@exeter.ac.uk to cancel your ticket. Cancellations received before 12 midday on Monday 16th December will receive a full refund. Unfortunately, we will not be able to refund any tickets after this date.
Monday 9 – Friday 13 December
Term time opening hours see here for details:
SID: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/sid/
Hubs: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/infopoints/openinghours/
Monday 16 – Friday 20 December
SID - Phone Lines, SID enquiries open 9.00am - 5.00pm
(SID @Info at St Luke's closed Wednesday - Friday)
Hubs - Info Point Desks/Phones/Hubs open Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December
SID - Phone Lines, SID enquiries and Desks (Forum and Info@StLuke's) open 9.00am - 5.00pm
Hubs - Info Point Desks/Phones/Hubs open 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 25 December - Wednesday 1 January
SID and Hubs closed
Thursday 2 – Friday 3 January
SID - Phone Lines, SID enquiries and Info Point Desks open 9.00am - 5.00pm
Hubs - Info Point Desks/Phones/Hubs open 9.00am-5.00pm
Forum study spaces
- Open 24/7 throughout Winter Break
Forum Library
- 24/7 from 24 December – 2 January (including study spaces)
- Library online chat available 24/7 throughout
- Normal service will be resumed on 2 January.
- Borrow and return items using the self-service machines
- Board games, festive reading, and films to borrow are available throughout
Student Services Centre study spaces
- 24/7 from 24 December – 2 January (including PC provision)
Study Zone
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The International Student Advice team can be contacted in the usual ways until 3pm Tuesday 24 December after which we will close for the Christmas break. The team will be back at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
If your question can’t wait, why not browse through our most popular links to help answer your questions:
Wellbeing Services will be operating a reduced service over the winter break.
Up until Tuesday 24 December, please call 01392 724381 if you need any support. Our wellbeing and welfare teams are ready to assist you.
From 4.30pm Tuesday 24 December, reopening on 9am Thursday 2 January please contact Estate Patrol on 01392 723999. Estate Patrol is a mobile, response-based service covering all aspects of security, safety and welfare for staff and students.
There is also a lot of information, advice and guidance on the University’s Wellbeing and Support webpages. This includes webinars and workbooks which you may find helpful.
You an access a wide range of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy based support online through Living Life to the Full, and SilverCloud including courses on low mood, anxiety and stress. You can access Living Life to the Full through our A-Z of support services.
All students have access to Togetherall which is an online support community, offering peer and professional support and is available 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Postgraduate research students can also access Spectrum Life for counselling and support .
If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and want to speak with someone you can call 111 to access urgent mental health services. You can also contact The Samaritans on 116123 for free listening support.
If there is an immediate emergency and you require the police, ambulance or fire services call 999.
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Looking for careers support this Vacation? Between Monday 16 December and Friday 3 January we’ll be open online only 10am to 3pm, excluding weekends. We’ll be there to help you via Live Chat from any page on our website, or email careers@exeter.ac.uk or phone us on +44 1392 72 4493.
We’ll be fully closed from 3pm Tuesday 24 December to 10am Thursday 2 January for the University Closure period, but you’ve still got full access to Handshake, My Career Zone Digital and all the info and advice on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/careers
Residence Reception opening hours will differ between Monday 16 December and Monday 6 January. To find out your reception’s opening hours, please visit the Residence website for the latest information. If your reception isn’t open during this period and you need help with lost keys or any other emergencies, please contact Estate Patrol.
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The Estate Patrol Control Room is staffed 24/7 this includes the Christmas closure period.
Estate Patrol Officers will be available to provide advice, direction and attend incidents as required. The Non-emergency telephone line is 01392 723999, in cases of emergency individuals should contact the emergency services on 999 and then contact the Estate Patrol through their emergency line 01392 722222.
In the event of an emergency involving student welfare, Estate Patrol (01392 723999) will be able to contact Student Services Senior Management Team staff to co-ordinate a response.
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