Things To Do near L. Dartmoor National Park
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, D. Quayside, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and power-boating. These activities are aimed at adults, kids and families. Location Ha...
Best Exeter Views, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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. 14 miles 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 Cathedral Close, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to...
Exeter Canal, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Exeter Ship Canal location The Exeter Ship Canal runs from the Exeter Ship Canal Basin in Exeter down the western side of the River Exe and Estuary towards the sea. Where the canal meets the estuary are The Turf and Turf Lock. One of the oldest canals in the UK It's...
Best Exeter Pubs, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Exeter Cathedral Close Ship Inn. Sir Francis Drake was born on the outskirts of Tavistock which is a town on the west side of Dartmoor National Park near Plymouth. He's said to have frequented the Ship Inn which is why you'll see this sign by the entrance: 'Next to my own shippe I do most love th...
Exeter Cathedral, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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 Cycling, E. Quayside to the Exe Estuary, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Exe Estuary Trail The Exe Estuary Trail runs around the edge of the Exe Estuary between Exeter and the South Devon/East Devon coast. Roughly 18 miles (8 miles Exeter to Starcross and its foot ferry. 10 miles from Exmouth to Exeter via Topsham. Measured using Ordnance Survey mapping app). Cycle...
Exeter City Wall Trail, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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 Cafes, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Exeter Cathedral Close Tea On The Green. Arguably the best place for afternoon tea in Exeter. Views across Exeter Cathedral Close to Exeter Cathedral. 'Tea on the Green is an independent restaurant in the heart of Exeter.' The Plant Cafe Deli. Great spot on the west side of Exeter Cathedr...
Exeter High Street, C. Pincesshay & High Street, Exeter (approx. 14 miles away)
Exeter High Street location Exeter High Street runs from John Lewis and Sidwell Street down to the west side of Exeter Cathedral Close by Fore Street. Exeter Princesshay is parallel to the upper, John Lewis, section of the High Street.
The Exeter Book, B. Cathedral Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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...
Exeter City Wall, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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...
Best Exeter Historical Sites, A. Castle Quarter, Exeter (approx. 14 miles 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...