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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
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
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…
Exmouth
World of Country Life is Devon’s GOLD award winning family day out, whatever the weather!
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.
Exeter
The Guildhall has served as the centrepiece of Exeter's civic life for more than 800 years.
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…
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
Exeter
The Exeter Ship Canal first opened to shipping in 1566 and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. It was also the first canal in England to use the pound lock.
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…
Exeter
The Exe Estuary is of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl, supporting 1000s of birds. One of the best opportunities to view the wildlife of the estuary is at the the RSPB's two nature reserves.
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…
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.
The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple.
Exeter
A superb self-guided tour. Pick up a free leaflet from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets & discover the history of Exeter's City Wall.
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.
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.
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