Things To Do near Best Exeter Walking
Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter's economic importance in the seventeenth century Built in the late seventeenth century, the Customs House Visitor Centre is a reflection of Exeter's economic importance at the time. Revenue was generated from the woollen trade. Cloth was gathered from all over Devon, finished in this...
Exeter Woollen Trail, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter's historic wool trade Much of Exeter's wealth was generated by the wool trade. The Exeter Woollen Trail is a historical and cultural walking trail in the centre of the city exploring Exeter's role in that industry 'Exeter's cloth industry reached its peak in the late 1600s when ove...
Exeter Red Coat Guided Tour, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
A range of Exeter tours You can join a range of tours run by 'red coat' local experts. West front of Exeter Cathedral 'Tours depart from the west front of Exeter Cathedral and last approximately 90 minutes.' Consult Exeter City Council website for details and timings.
Saddles & Paddles, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Saddles & Paddles is one of many outdoor activity suppliers based in and around Exeter. Location The company is located on Exeter Quayside next to On The Waterfront and near Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre. We've posi...
Exe Estuary Trail, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
River Exe and Exe Estuary The River Exe rises on Exmoor National Park's high moor. It flows through Mid Devon to Exeter where it meets the sea at the Exe Estuary. The Exe Estuary Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that runs around the side of the estuary. You can walk, run or cycle p...
The House That Moved, G. West Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Medieval merchant house moved about 70 metres An exquisite medieval merchant house was moved about 70 metres at the beginning of the 1960s when major work was undertaken on Exeter's infrastructure. Hence the name 'The House That Moved'. Location of The House That Moved...
Quay Climbing Centre, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
South West's largest indoor climbing wall Quay Climbing Centre has 'the South West's largest indoor climbing wall'. (Quay Climbing Centre website) Note that Clip 'n Climb runs from Quay Climbing Centre. 'We also use our large space to house other activities that are related to or of benefit to...
Best Exeter Outdoor Activities, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Watersports Try canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding on Exeter Canal and the River Exe. Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre. Located on Exeter Quay, Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, wi...
Best Exeter Kids Things To Do, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Climbing Quay Climbing Centre is located on Haven Road on the west side of Exeter's Historic Quayside by the Canal Basin. It has 'the South West's largest indoor climbing wall'. (Quay Climbing Centre website) Note that Clip 'n Climb runs from Quay Climbing Centre. 'We also use our large space...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and power-boating. These activities are aimed at adults, kids and families. Location Ha...
The Exeter Book, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Foundation volume of English literature The Exeter Book 'can claim to be the foundation volume of English literature and one of the world's principal cultural artefacts'. It's kept in Exeter Cathedral Library. The book was on display in Exeter Cathedral in 2016. The information below was tak...
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...
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...
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...
Best Exeter Cycling, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exe Estuary Trail The Exe Estuary Trail runs around the edge of the Exe Estuary between Exeter and the South Devon/East Devon coast. Roughly 18 miles (8 miles Exeter to Starcross and its foot ferry. 10 miles from Exmouth to Exeter via Topsham. Measured using Ordnance Survey mapping app). Cycle...