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Most of Exeter's visitor attractions are completely free, so it is the perfect destination for a city break on a budget. As well as the visitor attractions, the city is surrounded by green space and is within easy reach of the coast, so there are plenty of opportunities for the traditional free activities, such as walking and cycling - visit our activities pages for more active suggestions.
Below are our top 5 free visitor attractions in Exeter - click on the link for each attraction to find out more...
1. Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Experience the splendour of the original Victorian spaces, see newly-revealed architectural features and discover new spaces. Enter from Rougemont Gardens and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Roman Wall.
Bee Bags for young children contain toys and activities to help guide a themed visit around RAMM for young children with their parents/carers.
There are 12 Bee Bags, each with a unique character. They have particular interests and may be inspired by different objects in the galleries Bee Bags are free to use, just ask for one at reception.
2. Exeter's Red Coat Guided Tours
These free guided tours run daily throughout the year (except 25 & 26 December), and are the perfect way to discover Exeter's hidden secrets and architectural treasures.
3. Custom House Visitor Centre
Lively displays, illustrations and artefacts bringing to life the history and development of Exeter's historic quayside. You can also watch a short film of 2,000 years of history.
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4. Self-Guided Heritage Trails
Explore Exeter's City Wall Trail, discover the history and importance of the woollen cloth trade to Exeter on the Woollen Trail, and visit medieval site of interest on the Medieval Trail. Free trail leaflets are available from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets or the Custom House Visitor Centre.
5. Exeter Guildhall
A 800 year-old centerpiece of Exeter’s Civic life, which is still in use today. A structure of outstanding architectural interest, it is not merely an ancient monument but remains a busy working building.
See the list below for more free attractions in Exeter.
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Branscombe
The beach at Branscombe is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the coastal scenery.
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AS Watersports are pleased to offer Canoe, Sit on top kayak and paddleboard hire on the historic Exeter Ship canal.
The canal is a nice and easy paddle that is perfect for all paddlers including families and novices. There is some great wildlife to…
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Popular family park with a wide range of recreational facilities including paddling pools, six tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, bmx track, bowling green and kick about area.
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The site of Northernhay Gardens was quarried in Roman times for stone from which to build the adjacent city walls.
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A haven for birdwatchers or just nature lovers, spend a day investigating the delights of the River Exe.
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Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, Rougemont Gardens were originally part of the defences of Exeter Castle. They were converted into gardens in the late 18th century, and purchased by the city council in 1912…
Seaton
Nearly 4km of level trails and boardwalk through beautiful marshland and reed beds alongside the river Axe, home to an abundance of wildlife.
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Discover Exeter's medieval past, find out about many of Exeter's surviving gems and the events that helped to shape this period of Exeter's past.
Sidmouth
Sidmouth Beach is a beautiful expanse of sand and shingle beach, clean, accessible, and surrounded by awe inspiring cliffs, perfect for families to spend a day.
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If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Exeter city centre then this is a great place to come and walk your dog and explore the woods following the two way-marked trails.
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Exeter is home to England’s oldest ship canal (built in the 1560s) which is still navigable by boat and idea for canoeing and kayaking – or if you fancy something a bit different, paddle boarding!
Topsham
Managed by the RSPB, Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve is an area of coastal grazing marsh alongside the River Exe Estuary, on the outskirts of Topsham.
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University of Exeter's Tennis centre has numerous opportunities for all ages to get involved in tennis and enjoy the wide ranging benefits.
Newton Abbot
This 4 hectare lake supports a wealth of water birds and an excellent assemblage of dragonflies and damselflies; 19 species have been recorded here including rarities.
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Found within the Devonshire Complex on the campus, the Great Hall is a great venue for dance, exhibitions, classical concerts & events.
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Popular with birdwatchers, walkers and picnickers, Belle Isle Park is a quiet riverside park easily accessible by foot or bicycle from Topsham Road or the Exeter Quay.
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BOOM BATTLE BAR, the UK’s first and only Battle Bar, the spirit of competitive play takes you away from the dullness of the ordinary day and immerses you in a fully interactive gaming experience. With a wide variety of epic games like Augmented…
Sidmouth
The coast between Sidmouth and Beer reflects the unique ‘walk through time’ that can be experienced along the length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, of which this is a part.
Teign Valley
Situated to the north of the Teign Estuary, Little Haldon is particularly important for its large areas of lowland heath. Little Haldon is rich in wildlife and comprises two small areas of lowland heath.
EAST DEVON
This compact and accessible estuary supports a particularly well developed saltmarsh flora that includes such characteristic plants as glasswort, sea puslane, and sea lavender.
Tiverton
Opened in 1814, this peaceful, eleven mile long canal is great for walking, boating, angling, cycling, picnics and nature walking.
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