Exeter

Destination

Exeter, the cultural heart of the West Country, hosts a year-round programme of vibrant events and festivals. It’s an intimate city with fresh air, birdsong and hilltops on the horizon. Original Roman walls circle the centre and virtually every period of architecture over the last 2000 years remains in splendid evidence, especially the centrally located medieval Exeter Cathedral. The Historic Quayside is great place to go boating, cycling, walking, bird watching and shopping in antique and craft cellars.

What's on Offer

Places to Visit

Exeter's attractions include:
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours
St Nicholas Priory - A Tudor Home
Royal Albert Memorial Museum (opening Dec 2011)
Cricklepit Mill
Tuckers Hall
Quay House Visitor Centre
Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Barnfield Theatre
Bike Shed Theatre
Exeter Corn Exchange
Topsham Museum
Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema & Popular Culture
21 The Mint
Spacex Gallery
Saddles & Paddles (bike & canoe hire)
Exeter Cruises
Skirmish Paintball

Shopping

There are three shopping centres within Exeter - Princesshay, Guidhall and Harlequins, all includes high street names and independant retailers.

Recreation & Sport

Premiership rugby - Exeter Chiefs
League one football - Exeter City Football
Racing - Exeter Racecourse

Holiday & Activity Centres

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers an extensive range of outdoor and adventurous activities.

Conference & Business Facilities

The University of Exeter provides extensive conference facilities, which has recently undergone extensive redevelopment. Sandy Park, located on the out skirts of Exeter, has flexible conference accommodation and provides with easy access to the M5 and A30.
A number of hotels and attractions within the city also provide conference and meeting facilities.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation within Exeter, including five star B&B's, four star hotels, travel accommodation and hostels. The University of Exeter offers quality campus accommodation during term times throughout the year.
There are a number of new hotels opening in Exeter during 2011 and 2012.

Getting There

Road

The M5 finishes/starts on the ouskirts of Exeter, with easily signposted routes into the city centre, or to the nearest Park & Ride.
The A330/A303 provides an excellent scenuc route into Exeter from Somerset, Dorset and further afield.

Rail

Travelling to Exeter by rail couldn't be easier with three companies servicing the city.
First Great Western - links to the Home Counties and London Paddington
Cross Country - links to Bristol, the Midlands and the North
South West Train - links to the home counties and London Waterloo
The main train station is Exeter St. David's, located about a 20 minute walk from the city centre. Exeter Central is located just off the main High Street in the city centre.

Sea

Nearest port is Plymouth with links to northern Spain.

Air

Exeter International Airport is located 6 miles outside of Exeter and offers excellent ait links within the UK and Europe.