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A Quiet Morning in Exeter

Start your day with the city’s oldest public garden before the crowds arrive, then warm up with a coffee nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 09:30

    Northernhay Gardens

    Stroll through Northernhay Gardens. As the oldest public open space in England, it offers a peaceful start to the day. Arriving early helps you enjoy the quiet atmosphere before it gets busy.

  2. 09:50

    The Undergrad Cafe

    Walk to The Undergrad Cafe for a coffee or light snack. It is open from 09:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect spot to refuel after your walk.

  3. 10:15

    Exeter Craft Hub

    Browse Exeter Craft Hub. You can spend the next 45 minutes looking at local crafts and goods. The shop is open until 17:30 on weekdays.

Local tip

Northernhay Gardens is best visited in the morning for the best light and fewest people. The Undergrad Cafe is a short walk away, and Exeter Craft Hub is nearby if you want to support local makers.

Check before you go

  • The Undergrad Cafe is open Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00 and Su 09:00-17:00.
  • Exeter Craft Hub is open Mo 09:30-16:00; Tu,Th-Sa 09:30-17:00; We,Su 09:30-17:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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