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This article includes the following sections:
- Guild & University opening hours
- Events
- Support
- Frequently Asked Questions
The term may have wrapped up, but there is plenty to do if you’re staying in Exeter over the Winter Break! This article covers everything you need to know including campus closure information, events and places you can reach out to for support.
If you’re travelling, safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you back to Exeter in 2026!
Guild and University opening hours:
A reminder that the Guild will be closed from Tuesday 23 December, open again on Monday 5 January. [Please note there will be reduced capacity on Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 December.]
Guild Reception will be closed from Friday 15 December, open again on Monday 5 January.
Devonshire House will be closed from Tuesday 23 December until Monday 5 January. If you’re looking for a warm space to study, the Forum Library will be open 24/7.
Need to know what’s open on campus? Take a look at the outlet opening times.
Here is further information about University support during the break.
Staying in Exeter?
There are lots of events taking place for you throughout December and into January, where you can meet others who will also be around during the winter break.
Here are some of our top picks for you:
16 Dec - 3 Jan - Pitch Up and Play sessions
19 Dec – Intercultural Café
23 Dec – Winter Party
30 Dec – Tenpin Bowling
2 Jan – New Years Beach Walk
You can also check out our guide for winter events in Exeter.
Support over the Winter Break
This can be a difficult time of year for many reasons, especially if you are worrying about being alone, balancing having time for a break and also revising, or spending extended time with family members. StudentMinds provides tailored support and information to help you, and you can also access University Wellbeing Services, Samaritans and Shout if you need someone to talk to.
Estate Patrol
The Estate Patrol Control Room is staffed 24/7 - this includes the Winter Break 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 on 01392 722222. Don’t forget to use the Safe Zone app when on campus to connect you to Estate Patrol when you need them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- "I have a society-related query. When can I expect a reply?"
- The Students' Guild is currently closed and our staff are off for the Winter Break. The office will be reopen from Monday 5 January so you'll hear from us soon.
- "I have a ticket for an event but I haven't received the pre-event information."
- All pre-event information has been scheduled to be sent to you via email (the one you have signed up to on Fixr) and this will include all the information you need to know about the event, where to meet our student staff on the day, timings etc. If you have not received this information at least 24 hours before the event, please text our Winter Break Events Staff who will be occasionally on call to answer any queries - 07395108665. When texting them, please include your full name and reference number in the text.
- "I've bought a ticket for an event but can no longer attend - what should I do?"
- Please text our Event Staff (07395108665) with your full name and ticket reference number, and let them know that you would like to be refunded as you can no longer attend. Please note that this must be done before the event takes place.
Happy Holidays and we’re looking forward to seeing you all next term!