Arrive at Galactic Skies through Yellow Gate at Westpoint Exeter
Looking for the easiest way to get to Galactic Skies? Yellow Gate is the dedicated entrance for visitors travelling by the official City Centre Bus and Park & Ride services, helping you enjoy a stress-free journey to Exeter's biggest charity firework and drone spectacular.
By using the official event transport services, you can avoid traffic congestion, leave the driving to someone else and focus on enjoying an unforgettable evening of fireworks, drones, entertainment and family fun.
- Dedicated entrance for City Centre Bus and Park & Ride visitors
- Watch 300 drones create spectacular animations in the night sky
- Enjoy a breathtaking fireworks display choreographed to music
- Take advantage of convenient event transport options
- Experience food stalls, bars and funfair attractions
- Support Devon Air Ambulance and local charitable causes
What is Yellow Gate?
Yellow Gate is the dedicated entrance for visitors arriving via the official Eco Shuttle Bus services. Designed to reduce traffic and help visitors get to and from Westpoint Exeter with ease, these regular Stagecoach-operated services run from Exeter City Centre and the designated Park & Ride locations.
Please note: Bus, taxi and drop-off ticket holders cannot access the event through the car park entrance. There is no walking route between the event car parks and the pedestrian entrance, so visitors must use the correct gate for their chosen travel option.
Park & Ride Shuttle Services
Frequent shuttle buses run from both Sowton Park & Ride and Honiton Road Park & Ride directly to Westpoint Exeter.
- First buses depart from 4:40pm
- Services run every few minutes before the event
- Return services begin from 7:30pm
- Last departure from Westpoint is 9:30pm
- Sowton Park & Ride: Services run approximately every 12 minutes between 4:40pm and 6:36pm.
Honiton Road Park & Ride: Services run approximately every 7-8 minutes between 4:40pm and 6:33pm.
City Centre Shuttle Service
Visitors travelling from Exeter City Centre can use the dedicated shuttle service stopping at:
- Cheeke Street, Exeter City Centre
- Heavitree Shops
- Heavitree Bridge
- Westpoint Exeter
- The first bus departs Cheeke Street at 4:40pm, with services operating approximately every 15 minutes until 6:15pm.
Return buses begin from Westpoint at 7:50pm and operate throughout the evening, with the final service departing at 9:30pm. Return services terminate at Paris Street in the city centre.
300 drones. Award-winning fireworks. One unforgettable Exeter night.
Galactic Skies is one of the South West's most spectacular family events, combining cutting-edge drone technology with an award-winning fireworks display from Sonic Fireworks, former British Fireworks Champions.
As darkness falls over Westpoint Exeter, 300 drones will fill the night sky with incredible illuminated formations and giant animated images before a stunning pyro-musical fireworks finale brings the evening to a spectacular close.
Arrive early through Yellow Gate and make the most of everything the event has to offer. Enjoy the funfair, sample delicious street food, grab a drink from the bars and soak up the incredible atmosphere before the main show begins.
Organised by Exeter Round Table, Galactic Skies is a not-for-profit event dedicated to raising money for Devon Air Ambulance and local charitable organisations.
Every ticket purchased helps support life-saving services and community projects while giving visitors the opportunity to experience one of the region's most exciting nights out.