Things to Do in Exeter

Impressive medieval cathedral with the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England. Free to enter the main nave and see the famous astronomical clock.

🕐 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11:30am-4pm. Last entry 30 mins before close.

💡 Donate a pound to light a candle in the quire chapel for a moment of quiet. The free guided tours run at 11am and 2pm most days.

Medieval water channels carved into the sandstone beneath the city. A guided tour takes you through narrow tunnels originally built to pipe fresh water from springs.

🕐 Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last tour 4pm), Sunday 11am-4pm. Reduced winter hours.

💡 Book ahead online to save £1.50 per ticket. It's tight and dark – wear shoes with grip. Tickets cost around £8 for adults, £6 concessions. Worth it for the unique layout.

Paved paths and canalside routes following the River Exe from the city centre to the Quay. Passes historic warehouses, bridges, and green spaces.

🕐 Open 24 hours.

💡 Start at the Quay and walk north towards St David's Station. The path is flat and good for bikes. Stop at the free Red Coat guided walk at 10am on Saturdays from April-October.

A peaceful Victorian park with a large central lawn, mature trees, tennis courts, and a playground. Good for a picnic or a short break from the city bustle.

🕐 Open 8am-dusk.

💡 The bandstand hosts free music on summer Sundays. Take the path past the war memorial for a direct route to the centre. Free public toilets near the playground.

A comprehensive local museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and world cultures. Housed in a Victorian Gothic building with a modern extension.

🕐 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Closed Mondays.

💡 Head to the top floor for the quiet balcony overlooking Queen Street. The permanent collection is always free; temporary exhibitions sometimes charge.