Things To Do near City Gate
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Best Exeter Shopping, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Princesshay Exeter Princesshay is a modern development combining some of the UK's leading retailers with some of its best known restaurants. High Street Exeter High Street is packed with shops running from John Lewis all the way down to the independent shops on Fore Stre...
Exeter Princesshay, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
One of Devon's top shopping destinations One of Devon's top shopping destinations, Princesshay is a relatively recent development in central Exeter. Some of the world's largest brands and retailers have stores in Princesshay. It offers fine views of Exeter Cathedral. Location...
Best Exeter Attractions, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Princesshay & High Street shopping Exeter Princesshay & Exeter High Street are arguably the best places to shop in the Westcountry. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants in which to refuel. Try Queen Street Dining just off the High Street with all its restaurants and bars i...
The Exeter Blitz, F. Southernhay, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Over 230 people died 'Between 1940 and 1942 over 230 people died during the 19 bombing raids over the city.' There's a memorial and information board in Southernhay by Exeter City Wall that tells the story of The Exeter Blitz. Visit to learn more. Location of The Exeter Blitz memo...
Best Exeter Walking, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Exeter City Wall Trail Built by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago, the majority of Exeter City Wall can be seen today. Walk from information board to information board to learn about the history of the wall and Exeter. The Exeter City Wall Trail runs past Castle Street, Northernhay, the Norman...
Exeter's Underground Passages, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Medieval passageways Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter. The tunnels were built to supply water to the city. 'No similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain.' (Source: guidebook available on site) Tod...
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...
Best Exeter Bars, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Queen Street Dining off the High Street The Terrace. 'The Terrace rooftop bar is one of the most exclusive cocktail bars in Exeter.' Queen Street Dining is the name of Exeter's latest food and drink destination. The Terrace sits on top of the restaurant complex. Great city views. ...
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...