In Exeter

🌸 What’s On in Exeter | May Edition 🌸 May brings lighter evenings, colourful streets and plenty happening across the city. Here’s what’s coming up 👇 🌼 Summer planting City centre planters have been refreshed for the season - a little extra colour as Exeter heads into summer. Saturday 9 May 🛍️ Exeter Independent Market - Cathedral Green @exetercathedral Local makers, artisans and vintage finds in a great outdoor setting. 🏳️‍🌈 Exeter Pride - Northernhay Gardens | 12–4pm @exeterpride A celebration of pride, inclusivity and community in the heart of the city. Sunday 10 May 👶 All Things Baby Extravaganza - John Lewis at St Sidwell’s Point | 12:30–3:30pm A relaxed afternoon for parents to be and young families @johnlewis_exeter @exetercouncil . Thursday 14 May 🖍️ Let’s Chalk About Mental Health - @princesshayexeter Square Part of Mental Health Awareness Week, this community-focused event features a live chalk mural, wellbeing activities and local support organisations. Sunday 17 May 🛒 Fore Street Flea | 12–4pm Vintage, second-hand and one-off finds along Fore Street. Tuesday 20 May 🐝 Princesshay Bee Tours - World Bee Day Learn how pollinators are being supported in the city centre. Plenty of reasons to get out and explore this month 💙 #InExeter #WhatsOnExeter #LoveYourCity

✨ First Thursdays are coming to Gandy Street ✨ This summer, Gandy Street is the place to be on the first Thursday of the month. First Thursdays launches on Thursday 4 June, bringing later shopping, cocktails, live entertainment, creativity and festival vibes to Exeter’s favourite cobbled street. From pop-ups and live music to maker markets, Pilates demos, alfresco food and a Cocktail Collective created especially for the event, Gandy Street is the place to be on the first Thursday of the month: 📅 First Thursdays 🕔 5-8pm 📍 Gandy Street 🗓 4 June, 2 July, 6 August, 3 September 2026 Save the dates and make your First Thursdays count. #FirstThursdays #GandyStreet #ExeterEvents #SupportLocal

🛍️✨ Fore Street Flea - proposed dates for 2026 ✨🛍️ You’ve been asking, so here’s a first look at our proposed Fore Street Flea dates for 2026. These are subject to final sign-off and road closures, but we know it helps to plan ahead. 📅 Proposed dates • 17 May • 19 July • 13 September • 22 November We’re aiming to open bookings in April for the first Flea. In the meantime, save the dates and keep an eye out for booking info coming soon. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or having a clear-out, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Fore Street 💜 #Exeter #InExeter #ForeStreetFlea #ExeterMarkets

It’s happening tomorrow… 🛍️✨ The Fore Street Flea is back and it's tomorrow! From vintage spoils to quirky home finds, the Exeter Flea is your Sunday excuse to slow down, have a wander, and see what you stumble across 💫 Expect rails to rummage, stalls to explore, live sounds and a silent disco bringing the vibes 🎧✨ 📍 Fore Street 🗓 Sunday 17 May ⏰ 12–4pm Grab a coffee, bring a tote bag, and make an afternoon of it ☕🛍️ See you there! #Exeter #InExeter #ExeterFlea

🎨 CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS & CREATORS 🎨 Could your work be displayed inside Urban Outfitters? Urban Outfitters Exeter is opening up its space to Devon-based artists and creatives - giving you the chance to showcase your work right in the heart of the store 🖼️✨ From photography and prints to textiles and mixed media, this is an opportunity to put your work in front of thousands of shoppers, students and fashion lovers every week 👀 🖌️ What’s on offer? - FREE exhibition space in-store - Flexible display locations across the shop - Opportunity to sell your work (you keep 100% of earnings 💥) - Promotion of your socials alongside your pieces 🎨 PLUS they are looking for an artist to create a permanent mural inside the store - a chance to leave your mark on this iconic space. 💌 How to apply: Email: [email protected] Include: examples of your work + links to your socials 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to be part of Urban Outfitters’ creative community #Exeter #InExeter #UrbanOutfitters #CallOut #Artists #DevonArtists #CreativeCommunity

From ceremonial sips to iced matcha lattes, the city’s café scene is stepping up - and InExeter is here for it 🍵💚 ✨ Pink Ginger Flower Café @pinkgingerexeter Using authentic grade matcha imported directly from Japan, Pink Ginger works closely with their tea maker to create a unique blend, used across drinks, cakes and bakes, with inspiration brought back from regular trips to Japan. ✨ Zuki’s Caffetteria @zukiscaffetteria A growing favourite, with classic hot and iced matcha alongside upcoming options like blueberry and pistachio matcha frappes. ✨ Fortune Café @fortunecafeexeter Using pure, high-quality matcha powder with no pre-mixed blends, Fortune focuses on delivering an authentic, unsweetened matcha experience. ✨ Arrietty @arrietty_exeter Ceremonial-grade matcha is hand-whisked the traditional way for a smooth finish, best enjoyed hot or iced, with coconut milk and vanilla proving a popular choice. ✨ Artigiano @artigianoexe Serving 100% ceremonial-grade matcha, Artigiano blends tradition with creativity through its Matcha Foam Cloud menu, featuring playful flavour pairings like coconut, ube and butterfly pea tea. ✨ Knoops @knoopschocolate Bringing a seasonal twist, the Strawberry White Chocolate Matcha pairs iced white chocolate with matcha and strawberry cold foam - a visually striking, feel-good option. ✨ Bird & Blend @birdandblendtea Home to the UK’s largest range of naturally flavoured matcha, all ceremonial-grade, sugar-free and sourced from Japan, with B-Corp credentials highlighting its ethical approach. ✨ Sacred Grounds @exetersacredgrounds A menu staple, their ceremonial-grade matcha is bright and balanced, hand-whisked and paired with plant-based mylks, cold foams and zero-waste syrups, with regularly changing specials. ✨ Suki Cafe @_sukicafe_ A go-to for matcha fans, Suki offers organic Japanese matcha across drinks, bakes and its signature Matcha Soft Serve, alongside creative specials like the Apple Pie Matcha Latte. Whether it’s for the aesthetic, the antioxidants, or just a slow moment in your day - Exeter’s got a spot for you 💫 #Exeter #Matcha

When you discover Fore Street Flea and wish you had come sooner... Don’t miss the first Fore Street Flea of 2026 next Sunday: 📍 Fore Street, Exeter 🗓 Sunday 17 May ⏰ 12–4pm It’s the perfect Sunday plan - bring your friends, have a wander, and soak up the atmosphere on Fore Street 💐 Who’s coming along? 👇 #Exeter #InExeter #ExeterFlea #WhatsOnExeter #ExeterEvents

PRIDE 2026 HIGHLIGHTS 🤗🏳️‍🌈 The fabulous and speedy @ollie_ley has captured some of the best snippets of yesterday’s Pride, and we can’t wait to share even more pictures and videos over the coming weeks!! We might have a few sore heads and achy legs but our hearts are full, please keep your wonderful messages, posts and comments coming. 🥰❤️ Thank you for coming and celebrating our beautiful community. #exeterpride #lgbtq #exeter #inclusion #transrightsarehumanrights

Have you managed to visit any of these spots yet? It’s been wonderful partnering with InExeter to highlight these amazing independent businesses. A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed me into their space and shared their story. Supporting local is what it’s all about. Red Panda @redpanda.food Sacred Grounds @exetersacredgrounds Exeter Craft Hub @exetercrafthub Between Bread Exeter @betweenbreadexeter Pink Ginger Cafe @pinkgingerexeter The Fat Pig @thefatpig_exeter Maker Mart @makermart_exeter Portal Pizza @portal_pizza_exeter Heartbreakers Hair Co @heartbreakershairco ADAPT.archive @adpt.archv Sharif Mirzad Bespoke Tailoring @sharif_tailoring_exeter The Roots Foundation @therootsfoundationexeter #inexeter #cityculture #partnership #localbusiness #ad

🌈 Exeter Pride is this Saturday 9 May! 🌈 This weekend, Exeter city centre will come alive as @ExeterPride returns, one of the largest free Pride events in the UK and a highlight in the city’s calendar. Proudly rooted in protest and celebration, Pride brings people together to champion visibility, inclusion and community. Founded 18 years ago, Exeter Pride continues to grow thanks to the dedication of its volunteers, trustees and supporters. 🐾 Plus, a crowd favourite is back… the Pride Dog Show! What you need to know: 🚶 March starts 12pm, Sidwell Street 🎶 Live entertainment from 1pm, Northernhay Gardens 👨‍👨‍👧 Youth & Family Zone at Rougemont Gardens 📢 More activities across multiple city-centre venues For full details, head to exeterpride.co.uk/pride-guide. We’ll see you in the city on Saturday 9 May 🏳️‍🌈✨

Spring Lunch Spots in Exeter ✨🌸 Lighter layers, longer days… and the perfect excuse to get out and explore Exeter’s best spring lunch spots 💐 We’ve been soaking up fresh, feel-good flavours popping up across the city (and yes, there’s plenty more than just iced coffees 👀). 🍕 @portal_pizza_exeter – Proper pizzas, sunshine optional but highly recommended 🥯 @thebagelshopco – Freshly filled bagels that feel like the ultimate spring lunchtime win 🥪 @dukesdelidevon – The Big Daddy of subs has landed… you’ve got to try the chicken parm 🥟 @redpanda.food – Steaming bao buns packed with flavour ☕ @exetersacredgrounds – A go-to for Vegan treats, coffee and a calm moment in the city 🥗 @hanlees_food – Gotta go for the awesome salad bar, plus inside and outside seating for those sunny days 🍣 @yosushi_me – Fresh, vibrant plates bringing a lighter bite to your lunch plans Where’s your go-to spring lunch spot? 🌼 #Exeter #InExeter #SpringInExeter #ExeterEats

🍰🍵 Sweet moments, made with love 🍵🍰 Tucked away on Waterbeer Street, @_sukicafe_ is all about the simple joy of a really good, sweet treat. Inspired by the Japanese word suki (好き), meaning beloved or fondness, this calm, minimalist space is designed for slowing down and savouring the moment 💛 Suki’s philosophy is rooted in creating meaningful, everyday moments over coffee and pastries. From beautifully crafted mini patisseries to comforting matcha drinks, everything on the menu is thoughtful, considered, and made to be enjoyed at your own pace. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, try their new Matcha ice cream, which combines Japanese matcha with creamy soft serve, served plain or paired with dessert elements inspired by familiar classics, such as Eton Mess and salted caramel brownie. A perfect example of the independent food scene that makes our city so special 💙 📍 Suki Café, Exeter #InExeter #SupportLocal #IndependentExeter #ExeterCafes #SweetTreats #MatchaMoments #LoveYourCity Images: https://canva.link/wadh7k6gbtrjawh