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Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
The Institution occupies historic premises at the heart of Exeter in Cathedral Close. Adapted from what was once the townhouse of the Courtenay family, the library is housed in two elegant Georgian rooms which provide space for research and reading, educational activities, cultural events and lectures.
Every Wednesday afternoon we open our doors to the public for free guided tours between 1.00pm -4.00pm. There's no need to book, tours normally last around 20 mins.
Our tour guides are a dedicated team of trained volunteers, drawn from our membership. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for the building, its history, our collections and the Institution itself.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| 16/05/2026 - 30/09/2026 (16 May 2026 - 30 Sept 2026) |
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* Times vary
Join us for a fun, creative workshop, inspired by the Institution's collections or themed…
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I like them so much they sang at my wedding Aled Jones
Libera will be returning to…
From murder to burials this tour is a wonderful amalgam of history and archaeology as we…
This is just a fantastic tour for those who want an in depth introduction to the…
Enjoy the awe-inspiring sound of the Cathedral’s magnificent organ as the evening sun…
An opportunity to explore the origins and use of the labyrinth and to learn how to create…
This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave,…
Celebrate women through history and discover their stories at this special tour of the…
Timothy Parsons will be performing as part of our summer organ recital series celebrating…
Exeter Cathedral is thrilled to welcome former Director of Music of Exeter Cathedral…
Organist, Willeke Smits, will be performing a delightful seasonal concert as part of our…
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