Things To Do near Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel

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...

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 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...

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...

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 (...

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...

Best Exeter Historical Sites, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)

Exeter Castle Castle ruins include a fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. Look out for The Devon Witches plaque on the gatehouse wall which reads: 'The Devon Witches. In memory of Temperance Lloyd, Susannah Edwards, Mary Trembles of Bideford d...

Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)

Built shortly after the Norman Conquest Rougemont Castle, or Exeter Castle, was built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The main attraction today is the fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. There's an information board by the gatehouse providing e...

The Devon Witches, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)

Last people in England to be executed for witchcraft  The last people in England to be executed for witchcraft were tried and hanged in Exeter. There's a plaque on a wall of the ruined Rougemont Castle that reads: 'THE DEVON WITCHES. IN MEMORY OF Temperance Lloyd Susannah Edwards Mary Tre...

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...

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 Medieval Trail, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)

Medieval Exeter Exeter is home to a wealth of medieval buildings. Follow the Exeter Medieval Trail to learn more about the city's past.    Locations on Exeter Medieval Trail Exeter Medieval Trail runs past Castle Street, Cathedral Yard, Southernhay, Wynard's Almshouses, Smyther...

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...

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...