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Join a tour by candlelight in the beautiful Devon and Exeter Institution library, gorgeously decked out for the season. Along the way, meet characters from past centuries who lived and worked around the Cathedral Close and have stories to tell.
Ages 12+
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £15.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Close Encounters: A Candlelit Tour (10 Dec 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 17:15 | - 18:15 |
| 19:15 | - 20:15 | |
| Close Encounters: A Candlelit Tour (13 Dec 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 17:15 | - 18:15 |
| 19:15 | - 20:15 | |
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