Things To Do near The Exeter Blitz
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...
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 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 Guildhall, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
One of the oldest local government buildings in the UK Exeter Guildhall is said to be one of the oldest local government buildings in the UK still being used today. 'The earliest reference to Guildhall is in a deed of 1160 but the structure we now see is medieval ... the pillared entrance fron...
Best Exeter Restaurants, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 1 mile away)
Queen Street Dining off the High Street Queen Street Dining is the name of Exeter's latest food and drink destination. Basically, it's a range of quality restaurants and bars in a single, convenient location. Situated across the road from Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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 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...
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...