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 hand operated Butt's rope-ferry at this point is one of about seven left in the country, and crosses the River Exe to reach more galleries, shops and restaurants around the canal basin opposite.

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

Exeter Quay is often considered one of the most attractive parts of Exeter in Devon, full of history, interesting architecture and lively pubs and restaurants. Running along the east side of the River Exe, Quayside also hosts an umber of activities and events during the year, including dragon boat racing and art exhibitions, all a short walk from the Cathedral.

Exeter Quay - Tourist Attractions

• Butts Ferry - one of the five floating bridges in the UK.
• Piazza Terracina - shopping area full of galleries, craft shops, restaurants and cafes on the west bank.
• Haven Banks - another shopping area on the west bank with good views of f the Historic Quayside and Regency Colleton Crescent.
• Activities and Events - these include Dragon Boat Racing, Canoe shows and races, the Quayside Red Coat Guided Tours during the summer and Exe Descent in November.
• Angling - fishing is allowed with the appropriate permit, a popular hobby with locals.
• River Exe Cruises - 45 minute cruise along the Historic Quayside in one of the popular cruises.
• Exe Cycle Route - takes in the Historic Quayside as part of the 7 mile cycle route along the River Exe and Ship Canal, Riverside Valley Park and Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve.
• Quay House Visitor Centre - 17th century cloth warehouse now housing the Tourist Information Centre and exhibitions about the 2000 year history of Exeter.

Bus: Historic Quayside (G bus from the High Street)
Car: Parking available at Cathedral and Quay Car Park (400 spaces) and Haven Banks Car Parks (300 spaces)
Train: Exeter St Thomas Rail Station (0.5 miles), Exeter Central Rail Station (0.8miles)