Things To Do near City Gate
Best Exeter Restaurants, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Queen Street Dining off the High Street Queen Street Dining is the name of Exeter's latest food and drink destination. Basically, it's a range of quality restaurants and bars in a single, convenient location. Situated across the road from Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (...
St Nicholas Priory, G. West Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
[Note that St Nicholas Priory is not open to the public at present owing to building work.] Founded in 1087 'St Nicholas Priory was founded in 1087 and was home to Benedictine monks for over 400 years. In 1536, like other monasteries, it was closed and the remains became the home of...
Exeter Guildhall, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
One of the oldest local government buildings in the UK Exeter Guildhall is said to be one of the oldest local government buildings in the UK still being used today. 'The earliest reference to Guildhall is in a deed of 1160 but the structure we now see is medieval ... the pillared entrance fron...
Best Exeter Culture, F. Southernhay, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Museums & Art Galleries Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) is essential visiting. In addition to the extensive and brilliant permanent collection, they run superb exhibitions. Exeter's Underground P...
Best Exeter Museums, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) Located on Queen Street in Exeter's Castle Quarter, Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) is a must visit attraction for anyone on holiday in Exeter. Exeter's Underground Passages An exhibiti...
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Museum of the Year Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) was opened to the public at the end of 2011 after 'a four-year closure and multi-million pound refurbishment'. The wait was worthwhile. This is an exceptional museum with a remarkable collection that was voted 'Museum of th...
Exeter Phoenix, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Multi-artform venue Exeter Phoenix describes itself as a multi-artform venue. 'We are home to several art galleries, a theatre, gig spaces, art studios, dance studios, a cinema, film production resources and more, all centred around a buzzing Café Bar. Each year we host hundreds of events a...
Best Exeter Pubs, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter Cathedral Close Ship Inn. Sir Francis Drake was born on the outskirts of Tavistock which is a town on the west side of Dartmoor National Park near Plymouth. He's said to have frequented the Ship Inn which is why you'll see this sign by the entrance: 'Next to my own shippe I do most love th...
Exeter High Street, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter High Street location Exeter High Street runs from John Lewis and Sidwell Street down to the west side of Exeter Cathedral Close by Fore Street. Exeter Princesshay is parallel to the upper, John Lewis, section of the High Street.
Exeter Cathedral Close, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to...
Best Exeter Views, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Inside Exeter Cathedral Inside Exeter Cathedral, stand under the west window near the main entrance and look east along the longest uninterrupted gothic vaulting in the world. Outside Exeter Cathedral Outside Exeter Cathedral, stand in Exeter Cathedral Close and loo...
Best Exeter Cafes, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter Cathedral Close Tea On The Green. Arguably the best place for afternoon tea in Exeter. Views across Exeter Cathedral Close to Exeter Cathedral. 'Tea on the Green is an independent restaurant in the heart of Exeter.' The Plant Cafe Deli. Great spot on the west side of Exeter Cathedr...
Exeter City Wall Trail, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter's Roman wall Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Locations on the Exeter City Wall...
Exeter Cathedral, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
One of England's great buildings Exeter Cathedral is one of England's great buildings. 'This cathedral epitomises the peak of the Decorated Gothic style in England; it is a building of remarkable beauty and symmetry, splendidly restored after the bomb damage of 1942. The imposing twin towers at t...
Exeter City Wall, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Built by the Romans about 200 A.D. Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200 A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Exeter City Wall...