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Exeter
Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.
Exeter
Located in the heart of the city centre is one of the region's oldest pubs and a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens - or so we believe. Recently restored to its former glory, The Turks Head is back with a bang and ready to showcase its 700+…
Exeter
The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.
Exeter
Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities.
The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the World…
Exeter
Since September 2021, The Turk’s Head has had its very own micro-brewery! You’ll find our brews on both bars, including our flagship IPA, Fat Boy, which was one of our first experiments and now a legendary tipple.
Exeter
Medieval cathedral. Fine example of Gothic Decorated style. Longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world. Image screen on West Front, Minstrels' Gallery and tombs. Expert guided tours, trails and activities for the family
Exeter
The Custom House Visitor Centre is in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside & occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.
Exmouth
World of Country Life is Devon’s GOLD award winning family day out, whatever the weather!
Prince of Wales Road, Exeter
A museum dedicated to the audience's experience of the moving image. Explore the visual culture from magic lanterns to the latest blockbusters.
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is an ACE Accredited public museum dedicated to our experience of the…
Exeter
Discover centuries of local history at Powderham, home to the Courtenay family, who this year celebrate 700 years of devoted stewardship.
Every visit offers something new. Centuries of history reside within the castle walls, every details holds a…
Torquay
Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top and most exciting Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award…
Exeter
The Devon and Exeter Institution is a thriving independent library and educational charity in the heart of the city. We welcome new members and visitors of all ages.
SEATON
Running 155km from Exmouth in Devon to Studland in Dorset is the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site, selected by UNESCO because of its outstanding earth science interest.
Exeter
Large parts of the wall that protected Exeter many years ago still exist & tell us a lot about the geology in Exeter. Exeter's cathedral is a sight to behold & many believe that it has the great variation of geology in Britain.
Buckfastleigh
The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…
The Old Library, Exeter
There are numerous sculptures situated in this unique setting both in the open and in university buildings. The walk includes sculptures by Dame Barbara Hepworth, Peter Randall-Page and Paul Mount together with other renowned artists.
Exeter
Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Exeter into an Adventure Playground! Explore Exeter like never before, unlocking a secret trail, solving puzzles & completing challenges earning points along the way. Learn fun facts & discover hidden…
Dawlish
Dawlish Warren is a fascinating place. This sand spit at the mouth of the Exe Estuary is not only of geological interest but is also a nationally important habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.
Exeter
A self-guided tour exploring the buildings and history of Exeter's woollen trade.
Yelverton
Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.