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Exeter is unrivalled in the region for the choice of things to do, whatever the weather, night or day.

  1. Exeter by Train
    Travel to Exeter by train, with Great Western Railway. Get inspiration with one of our suggested rail itineraries.
  2. Christmas in Exeter
    Step into Christmas in Exeter! Our historic city is the place to celebrate with your friends and family and jump into the festive spirit.
  3. Princesshay's Santa
    Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town and visiting lots of magical places in the lead up to Christmas.
  4. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  5. Dog-friendly Exeter

    Exeter is a very dog-friendly city, with dogs welcome in plenty of cafes and restaurants. It is also officially one of the UK’s greenest cities, so there are lots of outdoor spaces for scenic walks!

  6. Win tickets to Sleeping Beauty at the Corn Exchange
    To celebrate the festive season the Corn Exchange are offering the chance to win a family ticket for a performance of Sleeping Beauty.
  7. Harry's Restaurant
    As the sun sets on summer, we turn our foodie attention to an array of heart-warming autumnal delights.
  8. Exeter in 24 Hours
    Exeter's compact size makes it easy to explore, and a great choice of accommodation and things to do make it the perfect destination for a weekend break.
  9. Cathedral Yard
    Be inspired to visit Exeter with our latest blogs.
  10. Topsham (c) Jan Penny
    The quaint historic estuary port of Topsham, just 4 miles from Exeter, has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with an eclectic cluster of specialist shops and fine restaurants, plus wonderful sunsets above the estuary. Once a thriving port and shipbuilding centre, Topsham still retains a strong maritime flavour.

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Explore our top picks of places to stay and things to do in and around Exeter.

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What's On Highlights

Exeter's vibrant arts scene sets it firmly on the map as the cultural centre of the South West.

  1. What's happening in and around Exeter
    Find out what's on Exeter and explore the best Exeter events. It's hard to beat the year-round programme of music, theatre, dance, comedy, and entertainment with live events every day of the year.
  2. Music, Theatre, Dance, Comedy & Entertainment all year round

  3. RAMM Animal Room
    With the festive season on the horizon there's lots of fantastic events and activities taking place across Exeter, many of which you can enjoy for FREE.
  4. Exeter Christmas Market on Cathedral Green
    Hollow Earth is a major thematic art exhibition bringing together a wide range of responses to the image and idea of the cave
    1. 17 Nov 202317 Dec 2023
  5. Jack and the Beanstalk play
    Too early to start talking about pantomime season? Oh no it isn’t! Nothing beats a good old fashioned pantomime and they're a part of Christmas traditions as much as Brussels sprouts and mince pies.
  6. Man looking at painting in an opulent room
    Hollow Earth is a major thematic art exhibition bringing together a wide range of responses to the image and idea of the cave.
    1. 6 Dec 20237 Jan 2024
  7. Red Coat tour Blog
    Discover one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in England with Exeter’s Red Coat Guides.
    1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
  8. Exeter Custom House (c) Philip Vile Photography
    Occupying one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront, housing lively displays, illustrations and artefacts which bring the history and development of Exeter’s Quayside to life.
    1. 1 Nov 202331 Dec 2023
    2. 2 Jan 202431 Mar 2024
    3. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024

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