The Club Preloved Christmas Boutique Market Exeter

In a striking full-circle moment for Exeter’s retail scene, the landmark building that once housed House of Fraser, a cherished destination where generations of shoppers discovered their favourite brands, is set to return to its shopping roots this festive season, but with a visionary twist.

On Sunday, 7th December, The Club Preloved will transform Hotel Indigo Exeter’s entire ground floor into the city’s only sustainable Christmas market, proving that the future of retail can honour its heritage while redefining what’s possible.

The symbolism is rich. Once home to curated collections and refined department store elegance, the space will now host 10–15 handpicked sustainable businesses, showcasing preloved fashion, vintage finds, circular brands, and conscious gifting. At its heart stands Lauren Cooley, founder of The Club Preloved, whose mission is to make sustainable style both desirable and accessible.

Exeter’s only sustainable market this Christmas

While Exeter’s famous Cathedral Green Christmas Market attracts thousands with its traditional festive fare, The Club Preloved Christmas Boutique Market stands apart – the city’s only shopping experience dedicated entirely to sustainability and circular fashion.

Running from 1pm to 7pm on 7th December, the event will reimagine Hotel Indigo’s newly relaunched restaurant, Dottie’s, into a vibrant boutique marketplace. Expect live music from local artists, an exclusive lineup of sustainable sellers, and the welcoming, community-led atmosphere that has made The Club Preloved’s events sell out across the UK.

Perfectly positioned in the city centre, just steps from Cathedral Green, the market offers a luxurious, ethical alternative to conventional Christmas shopping, where style meets substance in the heart of Exeter.

A movement, not just a market

The Club Preloved has become synonymous with a new kind of retail, one that feels more like a celebration than a shopping trip. Following a sold-out Manchester Fashion Week takeover (which drew more than 150 attendees and BBC Radio coverage) and a Devon debut that united 50+ creators with a combined reach of two million followers, the Christmas Boutique Market marks the next chapter in the brand’s evolution.

Attendees can expect:

Lauren Cooley hosting and fostering the warm, community-driven atmosphere that defines The Club Preloved experience
A beautifully styled indoor boutique celebrating preloved and sustainable shopping
Live festive music from local performers
10–15 exclusive sustainable brands and circular makers
The largest Exeter gathering of influencers, content creators, and press to date

From department store to conscious destination

The transformation of the former House of Fraser into a sustainable shopping showcase mirrors the broader evolution reshaping the retail industry. Where once the department store reigned supreme, The Club Preloved now channels that same spirit of curation and quality into the circular economy, proving that conscious retail can be every bit as aspirational, beautiful, and dynamic.

With its boutique aesthetic and prime central location, Hotel Indigo Exeter provides the perfect stage for this reimagined retail story – one where sustainability isn’t austere or niche, but luxurious, exciting, and full of life.