Escape the Everyday: Explore Exeter and beyond on land and water Itinerary

Day 1

09:00 – Start the day with a thrilling Land Rover Experience! Here you’ll find exhilarating off-road driving experiences not far from Exeter. Sessions include everything from 1-hour tasters and half days, to full days and trek days for those in need of a real adrenaline fix! Land Rover Experience West Country, occupies 135 acres of outstanding East Devon countryside, providing 35 acres of challenging off-road course waiting to be explored. Click here to choose and book your experience!

14:00 - Experience new heights at Go Ape, the UK’s no.1 forest adventure! Harness up and fly across zip-wires, leap off the Tarzan Swing and try something new as you admire Haldon Forest’s breath-taking views! This is an experience you certainly won’t forget! Click here to book your adventure!

Day 2

In Exeter it's easy to travel sustainably - you travel to Exmouth by travelling 30 minutes on a train or around 50 minutes by bus. You could even cycle from Exeter to Exmouth along the Exe Estuary, which will take you around an hour! Find out how to get around by visitng our Getting Here page.

09:00 – Explore the River Exe’s tranquil waters on a Stuart Line River Cruise to see our constantly changing landscape - which is home to a wide range of wildlife and migrating birds that make for magnificent viewing. Did you know? At the heart of Exeter lies the River Exe and even the city’s ancient name Isca Dumnoniorum meant flowing water.

Departing from Exmouth Marina, these circular cruises travel along the peaceful waters of the river towards Powderham Castle and along to where the river ends on Exmouth’s traditional seafront. Book your river cruise here.

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14:00 – Head back to the city by bike, train or bus and arrive at Exeter Quay. For those keen to learn more about the history and wildlife of the river, Cricklepit Mill and The Custom House Visitor Centre, are free to visit, just a few footsteps from each other!

17:00 – Sticking with the ‘on the water’ theme, take a short 5 minute walk around the Quay to Rockfish Exeter for your evening meal. This popular restaurant offers the freshest seafood experience in the area! Click here to reserve your table.