Timeline
14:56
Stop at Al-Farid for a light Moroccan snack. The portions are generous and the atmosphere is relaxed, giving you time to eat before the crowd gathers.
15:26
Walk to Exeter Cathedral. Position yourself on the Cathedral Green opposite the main entrance. The green is the ideal spot to chill and watch the light change on the stone facade.
15:41
The golden light hits the Gothic architecture, highlighting the longest unbroken stone roof beam in the world. This is the moment to take in the view before the sun dips below the horizon.
16:11
Head to The Fat Pig for a drink or dinner. It is a short walk away and offers a rustic atmosphere. Since it opens at 17:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, it will be open after sunset.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Al-Farid (12:00-23:30 daily) and The Fat Pig (12:00-17:00 on Sundays, 17:00-23:00 on weekdays) to ensure they are open when you arrive. The walk from Al-Farid to the Cathedral is just 2 minutes, and from the Cathedral to The Fat Pig is 6 minutes.
Check before you go
- Al-Farid is open daily 12:00-23:30.
- The Fat Pig is open Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 12:00-17:00.
- The Cathedral Green is a public space; no specific opening hours apply.
Worth knowing
- The Fat Pig is open at 16:11 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).