Things To Do near Best Exeter Restaurants
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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'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 Barnfield Theatre, F. Southernhay, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Largest dedicated theatre and live music venue in Exeter Barnfield Theatre is 'the largest dedicated theatre, and live music venue in Exeter. Home to local, regional, national and international drama, music and comedy performances.' (Source: Exeter Barnfield Theatre websi...
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. ...
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 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 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...