Spring Vacation 2025 on Exeter Campuses
Staying on campus or in Exeter over the Spring vacation period? 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 (following out of term opening hours) until Thursday 17 April, and will re-open for normal business on Tuesday 22 April. Between these times there may be limited opening hours and we advise you check details on this page.
Full details on services and events will be available on Friday 28 March.
WEEK 1 – Monday 31 March – Sunday 6 April
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Friday 5th |
10:30-11:30 |
Intercultural Café: Boardgames |
La Touche, Building:One, Rennes Dr, EX4 4PU |
WEEK 2 – Monday 7 – Sunday 13 April
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Friday 12th |
10:30-11:30 |
Intercultural Café: Join the Chaplaincy team to celebrate Easter. |
La Touche, Building:One, Rennes Dr, EX4 4PU |
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Friday 12th |
14:00-15:00 |
Tennis Courts (1-3), Sports Park EX4 4QN |
WEEK 3 – Monday 14 – Sunday 20 April
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Friday 19th |
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Intercultural Café: |
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WEEK 4 – Monday 21 – Sunday 27 April
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Wednesday 23rd |
10-11.30 |
Campus Chocolate Treasure Trail |
La Touche, Building:One, Rennes Dr, EX4 4PU |
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Friday 26th |
10:30-11:30 |
Intercultural Café: Come and join us to design and make your own badge. |
La Touche, Building:One, Rennes Dr, EX4 4PU |
Other events in town
During April, Exeter puts a variety of events in place for everyone to enjoy. The RAMM holds talks, lectures, exhibitions, and workshops such as the RAMM Lates session to explore a variety of music and dance performances, writing and yoga sessions, and more. Other performances will take place at Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix, as listed in their websites. And the Red Coat guides will continue their regular tours across the city that go from exploring Medieval Exeter to hearing about its ghosts and legends.
Monday 31 March - Thursday 17 April
- Vacation opening hours
- SID (Forum Desk and phones): Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
- SID (St Luke’s Desk): Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:00
- Hubs: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 18 - Monday 21st April (Easter Weekend)
- All Info Point/Hubs and SID closed
Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 April
- Vacation opening hours:
SID (Forum Desk and phones): Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 - SID (St Luke’s Desk): Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:00
- Hubs: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Monday 28 April onwards
Term time opening hours see here for details:
SID: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/sid/
Hubs: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/infopoints/openinghours/
International Student Advice are available throughout the Spring vacation except on the Bank Holiday days (Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April). Here are links to our most popular pages:
The Student Health centre will be offering NHS GP services to students from 8.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday except for Bank Holidays.
Please where possible continue to use Online Consultations and call 01392 6766676 if you have an urgent request. We can provide virtual appointments via the telephone or video and will arrange face to face assessments if clinically required. Exeter Student Health | NHS GP Surgery (exeterstudenthealthcentre.co.uk)
If you would like to request repeat medication please email
d-icb.stthomasp@nhs.net detailing the medication you require. If you have not had the medication prescribed by the Student Health Centre team before, please send us an online consultation form.
Outside of these hours please phone NHS 111 for non-urgent medical advice. For medical emergencies please call 999.
Wellbeing Services will be open 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday except for Bank Holidays (Friday 18 April , Monday 21 April, Monday 5 May 2025).
If you need help outside our opening times please refer to our Urgent Support pages.
There is also a lot of information, advice and guidance on the University’s Wellbeing and Support webpages. This includes apps, 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, 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 NHS 111 for urgent mental health support. You can also contact The Samaritans on 116123. Or 999 in an emergency.
The Multifaith chaplains are available to talk to during the Easter break for one-on-one support. Book a ‘Time To Talk’ slot here or email chaplaincy@exeter.ac.uk .
Details of services can be found here.
Forum study spaces
Open 24/7 throughout Easter Vacation
Forum Library
Remains open 24/7 and will be staffed in person10:00-18:00 Saturday 29 March and Sunday 27 April.
https://libguides.exeter.ac.uk/openinghours/forum
Old Library remains open as usual.
St Luke’s Library remains open as usual. In addition to this Giraffe House and Cross Keys study areas will also be open over the weekend.
For the rest of the Easter vacation apart from the dates above all Libraries will open as usual libguides.exeter.ac.uk/openinghours
The library ‘Ask Us’ service remains open throughout and can be found on all of our webpages.
Whilst there are no in-person drop-ins outside of term time, 20-minute bookable appointments with a study skills adviser are available throughout the Easter period. More details here: Study skills drop-ins and bookable appointments
Take a look at the following websites to find out how to find help:
- For advice about your dissertation, preparing for exams, or any other aspect of your studies, come to a Study Zone drop-in to speak to an Academic Skills Adviser.
- For advice about research in your modules or for your dissertation/final project you can book an appointment with your Liaison Librarian if you’d like tailored support.
Don’t forget to use the online study resources available to you:
- Study Zone Digital and Study Hub provide guidance about all aspects of your study including dissertations, time management, preparing for exams, and much more.
- LibGuides provide information and guidance for your subject, as well as guidance on finding and evaluating library materials.
- If English is not your first language, you can find Guided Independent Learning lessons covering different skills areas from academic reading and writing to listening and speaking skills
Career Zone
During the Spring vacation the Career Zone will be here to support you 10.00-15.00 Monday to Friday.
Appointments are available with our friendly and experienced staff, plus our team will be available to live chat with you via our website, take your phone calls and answer your emails.
You can access Handshake to search for jobs and opportunities, and My Career Zone Digital is there for instant CV reviews, interview practice and skills development. Plus you can use our website for careers research and planning.
We’ll be closed on both the University Closure Days; Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April. Phone +44 (0)1392 72 4493, email careers@exeter.ac.uk or live chat on our homepage.
Details to be confirmed by 28 March.
The Estate Patrol Control Room is staffed 24/7 this includes the Easter vacation 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.
Click here for further details on their services.
Residence reception opening hours can be found here.
The following will be open (times vary) over the Easter vacation but some will close over the bank holiday weekend (Friday 28 March - Monday 28 April) and at weekends. For full information on opening times for our shops and cafes on campus click here.