Exeter in 360º

Exeter in 360º

Enjoy a virtual tour of Exeter a vibrant, modern city with olde-worlde pubs, lively nightlife and a historical past pre-dating the Romans.

Location/Facts History Accommodation Events Things To Do Where To Eat & Drink Where To Find Them Getting Around Getting There Helpful Tips Recent Posts Weather Sunrise & Sunset Times Tide Times Nearby Destinations

I always enjoy a day out in Exeter, there are so many great eateries and pubs to enjoy. A day out in Exeter has to include checking out the Cathedral and if you want something a little unusual which is something still on my own to do list is the Exeter Tunnels.

I usually catch the train to get here, getting off at St Thomas, then it’s a short walk to the Quay where it’s a perfect place to sit and enjoy a beer or some food next to the river. A few of my favourites around here are, Topsham Brewery, Mango’s and On the Waterfront.

If you want to carry the day on take a walk behind Bishop Blaize, up the steps to the House That Moved and walk up Stepcote Hill the oldest street in Exeter to the Fat Pig. This is a great little often forgotten pub. There are many other pubs to choose from as you make your way through the main high street. For something a little quirky head down Parliament Street, claimed to be the narrowest street in the world and then for some cocktails at the Terrace.

There are some chains like Turtle bay which is good for food and drinks, unless you really don’t like spice. It’s all pretty much jerk chicken, not a hot spice, just enough to tingle your tongue. Those that know me know I’m one of the ones who are useless with spice and I ate it no problem. They have the old 2-4-1 on the cocktails if your here at the right time. Now the waiters aren’t mixologists so don’t expect the best, but they still get you drunk. What do you expect for cheap drinks. The new Botanist, I’d give it a 7.5 out of 10. The mains menu was a little limited to be honest and they had run out of the fish for the fish & chips at 12:30 lunchtime, so I went for a cheeseburger which was good, but nothing to shout home about though. It was certainly better than the rubbish you get from the likes of McDonalds. I should have gone for a hanging kebab. All the plants hanging around are nice to look at but they are all fake, which is no surprise really. I will say the service was really top notch, I cannot fault the waiter we had at all he was spot on.

Personally I much prefer to go to independent places and I would recommend the Old Firehouse and not just for a beer, they also do great pizza. If you want a great place to finish the night then you need to head to the Monkey Suit where you’ll get the best cocktails in the city. Sadly for me though the last train always beckons far to soon and we have to head back via Central Station. If you have some time then go into Tabac, they have a great range of beers available.

I’ll keep adding to this page every time I visit with the camera.

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Location/Facts

Exeter is a city in Devon, UK. on the River Exe.

Head down Stepcote Hill, Exeter’s oldest surviving street. At the bottom, you’ll be greeted by the curiosity that is the House that Moved.
Parliament Street bears a plaque claiming it to be the narrowest street in the world. At its narrowest it is about 0.64 metres (2 ft 1 in) at its widest it is 1.22 metres (4 ft 0 in).
The first bank in Exeter opened in 1769
1707 Exeter had its first newspaper.
Exeter airport opened in 1937.
Exeter university was founded in 1955.
Gandy Street is thought to have provided Exeter University graduate JK Rowling with the inspiration for Diagon Alley in her Harry Potter books.
The oldest hotel in the country is the Royal Clarence in Exeter, sadly it was burnt to the ground in 2016 and is currently undergoing a major restoration.
Exeter was the last place in the UK to execute witches in 1685, accused of causing illness and death by the black arts.

History

Exeter began as a Roman town. The Romans arrived in the Southwest about 50 CE they built a wooden fort on a hill near the river Exe at the lowest point where it could be easily crossed. Saxons from Germany invaded Eastern England in the 5th century. By the 7th century, they had reached Devon. In 680 they built a monastery inside the walls of the old Roman town. The Saxons called each Roman town a ceaster. They called this one Exe ceaster. In time the name changed to Exeter.

Accommodation

Airbnb, from £23 a night for a private room. From £32 a night for a house.
Camping, No camping in the city, nearest is Pottles Farm in Exminster.
Hostel, Exeter Youth Hostel, Globe backpackers 10 bed dorm from £19 a night.
B&B & Guest Houses from £40-£70 a night.
Hotels, Premier inn would be the budget choice from £30 a night or Luxury at the Hotel Du Vin or Headweir Mill Hotel from £119 up to £972 a night for the deluxe rooms.

Tip: £25 off your first Airbnb trip of £55 or more click here.

Events

Exeter Food Festival in 360º
3rd May 2020

Things To Do

Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
Castle & Gardens
Cathedral
Crealy
Exeter Brewery Tour
Exeter City Football Club
House that Moved (Bottom of Stepcote Hill)
iBounce Trampoline Park
Killerton House and Gardens
Lemon Groove
Northernhay Gardens
Parliament Street (Claimed to be the narrowest street in the world)
Powderham Castle
Quayside
Quay Climbing Centre
Raceworld (Go-Karts)
Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Free Entry)
Sandy Park (Exeter Chiefs)
Skirmish
St Catherines Almshouses & Chapel Ruins
Underground Passages

Where To Eat & Drink

Angel
Artigiano Espresso Bar
Beer Cellar
The Bootlegger
The Botanist
BrewDog
Cavern Club
Coolings
CUCKOO Taproom and Bottleshop
Darts Farm
Double Locks
George’s Meeting House (Wetherspoon)
Hubbox (Burgers)
The Ivy
Imperial (Wetherspoon)
Fat Pig
Fever (Nightclub)
Five Guys (Burgers)
Mango’s
Mill On The Exe
Monkey Suit
No. 5
Old Firehouse
On The Waterfront
Phoenix
Pig & Pallet
Samuel Jones
South Street
Tabac
The Terrace
Timepiece (Nightclub)
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Turtle Bay
The Veg Box (Vegetarian)
Wagamama
~~Well House (skeleton in the basement!)~~ Currently under repair after devastating 2016 fire.
White Hart

Where To Find Them

Getting Around

Exeter city is fairly small so is easily walkable

Taxi Numbers,
- 01392 555555 Apple Taxis
- 01392 666666 Exe Cars Taxis
- 01392 696970 I Taxi
- 01392 341120 Navigo Taxis

Getting There

I usually get the train, but when I do drive I usually park in Harlequins Car Park as it’s central and easy walking distance. Plus if you have a disabled blue badge you can park for free.

Car, Most on street parking and multi storey car parks are £2.20 an hour, you can pay using the RingGo app. Watch times as much of the on street parking is 2 hours max stay. Traffic can be heavy especially at peak times and weekends. John Lewis Car Park: Sat Nav – EX4 6PD. Guildhall Car Park: Sat Nav – EX4 3HP.
Train, Exeter is considered to be the main rail hub within the south-west and is linked to most branch lines in Devon, including to Paignton, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Okehampton (by a special service). This makes it possible to reach most stations in Devon directly from Exeter St Davids,

Tip: Haven Banks car park is probably the cheapest, but it’s a smart car park be aware your time starts as soon as you drive in, not when you purchase your ticket. Many have received fines for just being slightly over allotted time.

Tip: Disabled Blue badge holders can park for free in council run car parks.

Helpful Tips

Disabled Blue badge holders can park for free in council run car parks.
Head down Stepcote Hill, Exeter’s oldest surviving street. At the bottom, you’ll be greeted by the curiosity that is the House that Moved.
Taxi Numbers,
- 01392 555555 Apple Taxis
- 01392 666666 Exe Cars Taxis
- 01392 696970 I Taxi
- 01392 341120 Navigo Taxis
Tip: £25 off your first Airbnb trip of £55 or more click here.