Things To Do near The Exeter Book
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 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 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...
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'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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...