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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
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
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
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
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
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…
Paignton
Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.
Exmouth
World of Country Life is Devon’s GOLD award winning family day out, whatever the weather!
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.
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
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 Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple.
Exmouth Marina, Exmouth
A family owned passenger boat business operating from Exmouth. With sailings along the East & South Devon coastline & River Exe.
A large variety of trips available from scenic river cruises to all day excursions. Operating all year round.
Nr Exeter
Canonteign Falls is a stunning visitor attraction in Devon, set within 90 acres of beautiful parkland and ancient woodland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Home to the highest waterfall in Dartmoor, it's a perfect destination for days out in…
Yelverton
Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.
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.
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.
Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare
Aylesbeare is also important for its dragonflies, including the rare southern damselfly, and butterflies. It has the largest butterfly list of any RSPB reserve, with over 30 different species being regularly recorded. This area is also of considerabl
Exeter
A superb self-guided tour. Pick up a free leaflet from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets & discover the history of Exeter's City Wall.
Exeter
A self-guided tour exploring the buildings and history of Exeter's woollen trade.
Exeter
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.