Join us for the Countdown to Christmas Trail in Exeter, from Friday 22nd November. Explore key locations across the city to find clues and discover a secret Christmas word for the chance to WIN one of five £100 Exeter Independent Gift Cards!

Pick up a copy of the trail map from one of the Exeter Visitor Information Points at John Lewis (4th floor beside the cafe), Exeter Central Library, Exeter Tickets Office on Fore Street or the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Garden Entrance). You can also download a copy here.

Visit all the locations on the map in any order to gather the clues, before 27th December. Complete all 9 tasks, and enter the secret word, along with your details below for the chance to win!

Clue locations are as follows:

1. Exeter Central Station (located in the planter as you exit the station)
2. Exeter Phoenix (located on the railings outside the main entrance)
3. John Lewis (window display to the left of the entrance)
4. Howden Insurance (displayed in the window)
5. Princesshay (located on the back of the Golden Sleigh, under the glass canopy)
6. Guildhall Shopping Centre (look down! Located on the floor outside Sainsbury's and Primark)
7. Thomas Moore (located in the windows, or if you're shopping in store look out in the Lego area!)
8. South Street (located to the left of the Premier Store, on the window of Exeter Cathedral School)
9. Magdalen Road (located in the planter outside Fika Salon)

You can also visit one of the Christmas finish stations listed below to get your answer verified and receive a set of special Exeter stickers (please check opening times before visiting to pick up your stickers):

• Jelly Charity Shop – please note, closed Mondays
• John Lewis - Jewellery Counter on the ground floor
• Exeter Library- The Help Point entering the main library
• The Shop at RAMM – please note, closed Mondays

Terms & conditions

• One entry per child, any additional entries will be disqualified
• A parent or guardian's name and contact details must be supplied as part of the entry process
• An adult may enter multiple children who have completed the trail. If an adult submits multiple names, we may request proof of the child’s participation before awarding the prize
• The prize is non-transferable
• Five winners will be selected at random after 27th December 2024, and will be notified by Wednesday 8th January 2025
• If we do not receive a response from the winner within 48 hours, we reserve the right to release the prize to another entrant
• Each prize consists of one £100 Exeter Independent Gift Card, valid at participating businesses in Exeter
• The gift cards are valid for one year from the date of activation
• Prizes must be collected in person from Exeter City Centre
• Winners will be contacted using the adult's details provided during entry.