Once a busy industrial area, Exeter's Historic Quayside has now evolved into a leisure area with many craft workshops located in old historic cellars and bonded warehouses, seen here with the green doors. The ferry at this point crosses the River Exe to reach the galleries and shops around the canal basin opposite.

Exeter - Exeter visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Exeter' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Devon.

Exeter is the county town of Devon and a popular tourist destination within England. The city has an important and ancient history with coins dating from 250BC showing that Exeter from very early times had strong trading links with the Mediterranean. Today, tourism plays a vital role in the economy. This map of Exeter shows various tourist attractions and places of interest in and around Exeter.

The city developed on a ridge of land overlooking the River Exe and it grew up surrounded by fertile flood plains and a fast flowing river. Sadly, many of the historic buildings within Exeter were destroyed by incendiary bombing during Baedeker Blitz of WWII. In spite of this damage, Exeter has a number of attractions that draw visitors.

Exeter - Tourist Attractions

• City walls - walk around the incomplete ancient city walls.
• Exeter Cathedral - the top tourist attraction in Exeter, a beautiful 15th century Gothic cathedral with the longest unbroken stone roof beam in the world.
• Guildhall - the oldest municipal building still in use in England.
• Mols Coffee House - historic building in the Cathedral Close, great for a relaxing break.
• Exeter Quayside - contains a 17th century Custom House, the oldest brick building in Exeter.
• Parliament Street - the narrowest street on earth, only wide enough for one person at a time.
• St Nicholas Priory - situated in Mint Lane this was part of a monastery and now a museum managed by the city council.
• Exeter Medieval Churches - Exeter has a number of medival churches near the city centre, the best of which are St Martin's, St Mary Arches, St Mary Steps, St Olave's, St Petrock's and St Stephen's.
• Rougemont Castle (ruins) - remains of a Norman castle that is open to the public.
• Royal Albert memorial Museum (closed for refurbishment until 2011).
• 'The House that Moved' - 14th century Tudor house that was moved intact to it's current location in 1961 to make way for a new road.
• Underground passages - paid tours of the unique Medieval water system of Exeter.
• Sculpture Walk - pleasant walk round the grounds and parkland of the University of Exeter.
• Butts Ferry - ancient cable ferry spanning the River Exe in central Exeter, over a crossing that has been used since 1641.
• Canal and Rivers - great for walking, cycling or boat tours leading to nearby villages.
• Crealy Great Adventure Park - adventure park just outside Exeter, ideal for children with various indoor and outdoor rides and activities.
• Dartmoor National Park - a little west of Exeter, very popular for walking, cycling and riding, full of beautiful scenery and ancient sites.

In addition, Exeter has several cinemas and theatres and is also home to Exeter City Football Club (at St James' Park Stadium), Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club (at Sandy Gate Stadium), Exeter Falcons Speedway and Exeter Racecourse on Haldon Hills.

Exeter Tourist Information Centre
Civic Centre, Paris Street,
Exeter, Devon EX1 1JJ
Phone: +44 (0)1392 265700
Email: info@exmouthtourism.co.uk
Web: exeter.gov.uk

Flight: Domestic and international flights to Exeter International Airport.
Train: Exeter St. Davids Station, Exeter Central Rail, St James Park Rail with direct services to London and on to Cornwall.
Road: Exeter is near the end of the M5, 77 miles from Bristol and 200 miles from London.