Things To Do near Best Exeter Views
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...