Things To Do

When it comes to things to do in Exeter, where do we start?! Whatever your interests, we guarantee they'll be something for you here. Head over to the Visit Exeter - Things to Do pages to explore this diverse city.

History and heritage attractions

As a famously historic city, there are plenty of visitor attractions which have stood for hundreds of years, such as Exeter Cathedral, RAMM and Exeter's Underground Passages to name just a few. These offer a fascinating insight into Exeter's rich and sometimes turbulent past. Find out more about Exeter's historic attractions.

Many of Exeter's historic attractions are free to enter - check out our top 5 free attractions in the city centre.

Cultural attractions

Exeter is known for its thriving independent arts scene, with venues such as the Exeter Phoenix hosting a varied programme of contemporary and original events. The city's theatre and performing arts programme includes a wide variety of shows, from musicals and comedy at the Exeter Northcott and Corn Exchange, to more intimate shows at the Barnfield and Cygnet. Exeter also has some spectacularly atmospheric concert venues, such as Exeter Cathedral and the Great Hall. 

Don't miss the chance to catch up and coming bands at the city's pubs and live music venues, which have seen some of the world's biggest bands play when they were just starting out, such as Coldplay, Muse and Mumford and Sons!

Find out more about culture in Exeter

Get active in Exeter

Exeter is officially the south west's most active city, so why not get involved and try something new. Its riverside location lends itself perfectly to a wide range of watersports, from canoeing to paddle-boarding and peddle-boarding! Hire a bicycle to explore Exeter's flat riverside paths, which lead to two waterside pubs for much-needed refreshment stops. Exeter is also home to the south-west's largest indoor climbing wall.

Exeter's loocation in the heart of Devon means it is well placed for easy access to the coast and Dartmoor National Park - the ultimate playground for adrenalin junkies.

Find out more about activities in Exeter.