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Exeter Town in Devon

Location

The city of Exeter dates from at least 250BC and was a garrison town for the Roman Legio II Augusta from AD 50. Its Roman name was Isca Dumnoniorum - City of the Dumnonii.

Today Exeter is the second largest city in Devon behind Plymouth and has a burgeoning population in excess of 120,000 people. The city sits on the River Exe, incidentally Devon's longest river from its source near Simonsbath on Exmoor to its outlet into Lyme Bay at Exmouth over 50 miles away.

Exeter is located in a prime position and is well served by transport links. It has its own International Airport - to the east of the city; is the terminus of the M5 motorway and it lies on the main Paddington to Penzance railway line. The city is served by three railway stations, Exeter St. Davids, Exeter Central and the lesser used Exeter St. Thomas. Branch lines run from the city south to Torbay and Exmouth as well as north to Barnstaple and North Devon via the Tarka Line.

The past decade has seen Exeter grow rapidly and it is now an excellent shopping destination as well as an active university city. The opening of the new Princesshay Shopping Area has really energised the city and recently several high profile industries have set up base here.

The city is very cosmopolitan and quite youthful in character offering something for everyone. There are a number of excellent entertainment venues and a host of food outlets to cater for the diverse tastes it now encourages.

The main sights of the city are:

  • Exeter Cathedral
  • The Guildhall
  • Mol's Coffee House
  • The House That Moved
  • Exeter Underground Passages
  • Exeter City Wall Trail.
The city has a premiership rugby team - the Exeter Chiefs and Exeter City FC playing in League Two of the football leagues. Exeter is twinned with Rennes in France and Bad Homburg in Germany.

Tourist Information

The nearest source of local information is available from Exeter Tourist Information Centre.

Events near Exeter

Thu, 4 Aug (ca. 23 km)

Honiton Agricultural Show

Thu, 3 Aug (ca. 23 km)

Honiton Agricultural Show

Thu, 2 Aug (ca. 23 km)

Honiton Agricultural Show

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Dining out near Exeter

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The Conservatory, Exeter

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Prezzo, Exeter, Exeter

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Thai Orchid, Exeter

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ABode, Exeter

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Ferns Restaurant, Exeter

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Al Farid, Exeter

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Treasury Restaurant, Exeter

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Bella Italia, Exeter, Exeter

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Zizzi, Exeter

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ASK, Exeter, Exeter

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowExeter

arrowCrediton

arrowExmouth

arrowDawlish

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowExeter

     arrowCrediton

 arrowExmouth

   arrowTiverton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Paignton and Brixham.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Crediton

  arrowCrediton Arts Centre

Exeter

     arrowExclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two

     arrowThe Bike Shed Theatre

       arrowExeter Phoenix

     arrowExeter Picturehouse

   arrowExeter Underground Passages

   arrowBarnfield Theatre

       arrowCygnet Training Theatre

   arrowExeter City Wall Trail

Dartmoor

       arrowCanonteign Falls

Dawlish

    arrowStag Hen Archery and Assault Course for 6

   arrowStag Hen Archery and Mental Agility Puzzles!

     arrowNovice Clay Session (50 clays) for 4

     arrowStag Hen Novice Clay Session (25 clays) for 6

   arrowStag Hen Archery and Low Level Assault Course

     arrowNovice Clay Session (25 clays) for 4

     arrowStag Hen Archery for group of 6

 arrowNovice Clay Session (50 clays) for 2

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton and Cullompton.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowExeter

arrowCrediton

arrowExmouth

arrowDawlish

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowExeter

 arrowCrediton

 arrowExmouth

 arrowTiverton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Paignton and Brixham.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Crediton

 arrowCrediton Arts Centre

Exeter

 arrowExclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two

 arrowThe Bike Shed Theatre

 arrowExeter Phoenix

 arrowExeter Picturehouse

 arrowExeter Underground Passages

 arrowBarnfield Theatre

 arrowCygnet Training Theatre

 arrowExeter City Wall Trail

Dartmoor

 arrowCanonteign Falls

Dawlish

 arrowStag Hen Archery and Assault Course for 6

 arrowStag Hen Archery and Mental Agility Puzzles!

 arrowNovice Clay Session (50 clays) for 4

 arrowStag Hen Novice Clay Session (25 clays) for 6

 arrowStag Hen Archery and Low Level Assault Course

 arrowNovice Clay Session (25 clays) for 4

 arrowStag Hen Archery for group of 6

 arrowNovice Clay Session (50 clays) for 2

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