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Exeter

Exeter is the county town of Devon and historically the administrative capital of the south-west peninsula. A historic mid-sized cathedral city with a good blend of arts, education, retail and history.

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  1. Drink

    Cavern

    Live music venue with bands most evenings. Be warned that the toilets are not for the faint-hearted. However, it is a nursery for new talent with bands like Muse, Coldplay and Radiohead playing early in their careers.

    11AM-2AMvaries

  2. Do

    Crealy Great Adventure Park

    Adventure park mainly aimed at younger children, with indoor and outdoor slides and rides. Accommodation includes cabin lodges, glamping and camping.

    Jun-Aug daily 10AM-5PM, from Sep outdoor rides only Sat SunAdult £21, others by height

  3. Eat

    Dinosaur Café

    Mediterranean food

    Small family-owned Turkish and English cafe. All sorts of meze dishes, which are truly delicious. Large portions and inexpensive compared to similar restaurants. Also a bookshop, and something of a legend for University folk.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM£15 for three courses without alcohol

  4. See

    Exeter Cathedral

    And the Cathedral Green; Exeter's top attraction and a very beautiful Gothic building. The cathedral lays claim to having the longest unbroken stone roof beam of any building in the world. The Cathedral Green opposite can be a good place to chill out on in the summer, ideal for an inexpensive picnic.

    Adult £8.50, senior/student £6, child free

  5. Do

    Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club

    Exeter Chiefs play in the Premiership, the top tier of English Rugby Union. Sandy Park has a capacity of 15,000 and in 2025 hosted games in the Women's Rugby Union World Cup.

  6. Do

    Exeter Racecourse

    Haldon racecourse

    This is a National Hunt (jumps) racecourse, with regular meetings Nov-March. Perched on top of the Haldon hills, it's the highest racecourse in the UK, at 260 m. There's a caravan & motor-home park within the course.

  7. See

    Guildhall

    Claimed to be the oldest municipal building in England still serving its original purpose.

  8. See

    Met Office open days

    The Met Office hosts occasional public tours via open days for visitors aged 10 and over. Part of the tour includes the Met Office's National Meteorological Library which has a small museum dedicated to the Met Office's history including artifices such as Robert Fitzroy's equipment. Photography and recording is strictly prohibited.

  9. Eat

    On The Water Front

    Italian, in 19th-century brick warehouse, the pizzas are huge.

    Daily 10AM-11PM

  10. See

    Parliament Street

    The world's second most narrow street at 1.22 metres (4 ft) wide.

  11. See

    Rougemont Castle

    Exeter Castle

    The grounds and the remaining Norman structures are open to the public, but the central part of the castle has been retired from service as an Assize Court. It is now a wedding and events venue with holiday lets.

  12. See

    St Nicholas Priory

    The 900-year-old guest wing of a former Benedictine Priory, furnished as the 1602 home of a prosperous family.

    Sun 13:00-16:00Free

  13. Drink

    The Angel

    The Angel is a warm hearted bar in the centre of Exeter. It is independent and promotes great quality in everything: staff, drinks and music. With a relaxed atmosphere during the day, it then turns into a pumping party bar at night.

  14. Eat

    The Conservatory

    Good food, the light lunch and early bird dinner are recommended.

    Tue-Sat 12:30-2PM & 5:30-9PM

  15. Drink

    The Double Locks

    The Double Locks pub sits in an idyllic location on the edge of Exeter Canal, 20 minutes walk from the quayside. Occasional live music, child-friendly, a solid selection of real ales and a reasonable menu. On sunny weekends the pub attracts many punters, and the May Day bank-holiday beer festival can get very busy, with long queues.

  16. Eat

    The Fat Pig

    Central yet rustic atmosphere, they even rear their own pigs.

    Mon-Fri 5-11PM, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-5PM

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    The Old Firehouse

    Open until 2-3AM most nights, the Firehouse is a pub serving local ales, ciders and food until the wee hours. The 14-inch pizzas, served from 9PM (after the normal menu ends) are highly recommended, at £7 each. Live folk/surf-rock on Fridays, jazz/world on Saturdays, flamenco guitar on Thursdays. Occasionally there is an entry charge on weekend nights.

  18. See

    Underground passages

    One-hour tours are easily arranged of the city's unique medieval (and now out of use) water system. Not for the claustrophobic! The entrance can be found next to the Princesshay shopping development.

    It is open all year, £4.90 adults, £3.40 children

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    Exeter City FC

    City were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in League Two, the fourth tier. The 8830-seat St James' Park stadium is a 10-minute walk northeast from the city centre.

  20. Eat Not mapped

    The Plant

    Café with a good choice of vegetarian and other snacks and light meals.

    Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5PM

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    The Well House Tavern

    Attached to Michael Caine's restaurant on Cathedral Green. Good selection of Real Ales, and a skeleton in the basement!

  22. Do

    Barnfield Theatre

    Barnfield Rd, EX1 1SN

  23. Do

    Bikeshed Theatre

    Has a cocktail bar.

  24. Drink

    Bridge Inn

    Remarkable 16th century pub with restaurant.

    Daily noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM

  25. Drink

    Cuckoo Taproom and Bottleshop

    25 Paris St, EX1 2JB

    noon-11PM

  26. Do

    Cygnet Theatre

    New Theatre

    Friars Gate, EX2 4AZ

  27. Buy

    Guildhall Shopping Centre

    40 High St, EX4 3HP

    Mon-Sat 8AM-7PM; Sun 10AM-5PM

  28. Drink

    Heart Of Oak

    34 Main Rd, Pinhoe, EX4 8HS

    noon-11PM

  29. Drink

    Henry's Bar

    Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter EX4 7AB

    4PM-11PM3 drinking tokens for £11 (1 token per drink)

  30. See

    Killerton

    Broadclyst, EX5 3LE