Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Located in the beautiful county of Devon, this small but perfectly formed city has preserved many of its historic features while enjoying all the amenities and vibrancy of a modern cosmopolitan hub. Exeter is a perfect base to explore the surrounding English countryside dotted with pretty villages, quaint old pubs, and tearooms serving the famous Devon cream tea. All of this comes with the added bonus of being only a short journey to the nearby coastal resorts, fishing ports, and sandy beaches of the English Riviera and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Population:

123,500

Currency:

British Sterling, £1 = 100 pence

Emergency Numbers:

For Police, Fire and Ambulance call 999

Opening Hours:

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00
Thursday is traditionally a late night opening in the UK with some stores keeping their doors open until 19:00.
Sun 11:00-16:00 (Some smaller shops will open early on Sunday to sell basic groceries and newspapers).

Newspapers:

Exeter Express & Echo
Western Morning News
Devon Life
Exeter Life
Exeter Living

The City

Frequently voted one of the best British cities to live in, Exeter certainly breathes an atmosphere of sophistication, culture and charm with this very old city kept young at heart by the large student population attending the University of Exeter. Exeter's history and prosperity began with the arrival of the Romans, whose most obvious legacy is the almost completely intact red stone defensive wall that surrounds the city centre. Today, the manageable city and compact central district showcases centuries of different architectural styles with much of its well preserved medieval layout, offering tantalising opportunities to amble among narrow cobbled streets and discover tucked-away unique independent shops, bars and cafés. Located in the heart of the city and enclosed on two sides by some fine buildings, Exeter’s Cathedral Church of St Peter dominates the skyline and its surrounding lawns, while terraced cafés and upmarket shops make for a popular meeting point on fine sunny days. A 10 minute walk south beyond the ancient city walls leads to the Historic Quayside on the banks of the River Exe. Once an important trading port, this is now a fascinating waterfront attraction featuring all manner of places to eat, drink and shop all housed within the former historic port buildings along the Quayside.

Do & See

Not only does Exeter have a number of fascinating attractions in its own right, but there are a plethora of things to do and places to visit within easy reach of the city.

Unique Spots

Exeter and Devon have got a lot of unique and hidden places. But you have to discover most of them by car, bike or walking as they are not accessible by public transport.

Dining

Exeter benefits from being both close to the sea and surrounded by rich agricultural countryside producing fantastic seafood, meat and vegetables right in its own back yard. Not only this, but its long history as a European trading port means there are plenty of international options available when it comes to dining choices.