We’re Celebrating 50 Years – Join the Party!

We’re Celebrating 50 Years – Join the Party!

Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November 2026

After a fantastic year of celebrating our 50th birthday, we’re rounding off the festivities in style with one final birthday weekend – and you’re invited to join us!

Join us at Guildhall Shopping Exeter on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November for two days of FREE birthday fun, packed with entertainment, special guests, fantastic giveaways and plenty of surprises for the whole family!

And the celebrations start early! CEDA will be joining us from 3–8 November, bringing even more fun, activities and entertainment to help us celebrate our 50th birthday in style!

Fifty & Fabulous Friday!

Friday 6th November

We’re kicking off our final birthday celebrations in style with a fabulous Friday full of fun, magic and birthday treats!

Take A Slice – Our Giant Birthday Cake!

It’s our birthday, but YOU could be getting the presents!

Come and discover our giant three-tier birthday cake and take a slice for the chance to reveal a surprise hidden inside. From sweet treats and party goodies to shopping vouchers and gift cards, there are plenty of prizes waiting to be discovered!

Magic, Bubbles & Birthday Fun!

Enjoy amazing close-up magic from our roaming magician, be dazzled by our bubble artist and look out for more birthday surprises throughout the centre.

Fun for the Little Ones!

Head to Level 1 for FREE face painting and special character visits, perfect for keeping our younger visitors entertained.

And because no birthday is complete without cake, we’ll also be sharing some delicious birthday treats and giving away special birthday goody bags!

Superhero Saturday!

Saturday 7 November 2026

Calling all superheroes, big and small! Get ready for an action-packed Saturday as our 50th birthday celebrations continue!

Meet Your Favourite Superheroes!

Look out for Hulk, Batman, Supergirl and Spider-Man as they make their way around the centre, ready to meet fans and pose for photos. Don’t forget your camera!

Super Fun on Level 1!

There’s even more FREE family fun to enjoy, including:

  • Face painting
  • Glitter tattoos
  • Balloon modelling

Very Special Birthday Guests – Gus Honeybun & Judi Spiers!

Saturday 7 November 2026

We’re so excited to welcome two much-loved local legends, Gus Honeybun and Judi Spiers, to help us celebrate our 50th birthday!

Join them from 1pm–3pm for a very special birthday appearance, with storytelling at 1.30pm and a Treasure Trail around the centre with prizes. After all, who better to help us celebrate a big birthday than Gus Honeybun himself?

We’re delighted that Judi and Gus are joining us as part of their ongoing support for Children’s Hospice South West.

We’re proud to support Young Lives vs. Cancer as our chosen Charity of the Year

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