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Ein Mini-Guide zu
Exeter: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Go underground
The medieval water tunnels can only be seen on a guided tour run by the city council, so book a slot before you go.
Auf den Mauern gehen
Follow the line of the city walls. Northernhay Gardens, laid out in 1612, include Roman wall and the only visible length of Saxon town wall in England.
Cross by cable ferry
The Butts Ferry is a hand-operated cable ferry over the Exe at the quayside.
Look for Parliament Street
This 14th-century lane off High Street is about 64 cm wide at its narrowest point.
Free guided walks
GWR says Red Coat Guided Tours run free walking tours of the city every day of the year.
Seasonal events
Winter in Torbay
Dates come from the organiser's own page.
Bay of Lights
28. Nov. 2026 bis 3. Jan. 2027
Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Exeter?
Exeter is in Devon, England. Cathedral city on the Exe with Roman walls, medieval passages and a historic quayside. Nearby stops and stations include Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central, Exeter Airport.
How long do I need in Exeter?
1 bis 2 Tage. Planen Sie mehr Zeit ein, wenn Sie auswärts essen oder mehrere Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen möchten.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Exeter Cathedral, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter's Underground Passages. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Exeter St Davids (GWR, South Western Railway, CrossCountry); Exeter Central (GWR, South Western Railway); Exeter Airport (Stagecoach 4A). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around Exeter, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 8 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.
Is Exeter accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Exeter
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Exeter Quay
Riverside quarter by the Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal, now used for leisure, with the Butts Ferry across the river.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
The city's largest museum, founded in 1868, with zoology, archaeology, world cultures and fine art in a Gothic Revival building.
Exeter's Underground Passages
Medieval tunnels that carried the city's water supply, the earliest from the 13th century; seen on guided tours.
Devon
More areas to explore
Plymouth
Waterfront city of the Hoe, the Barbican and the Mayflower Steps
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Torquay, Paignton & Brixham
Torbay's three resorts: Torquay's cave and abbey, Paignton's pier and zoo, Brixham's fishing harbour
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Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart
Castles at the river mouth, a naval college and a market town at the head of the Dart estuary
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- Parliament Street: J Morley, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Exeter Quay: Simon Cobb, CC0, source
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum: Pymouss, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Exeter's Underground Passages: Carla Brain, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Plymouth: Herbythyme, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Torquay, Paignton & Brixham: Kolforn, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart: Andrew Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Dartmoor: Addshore, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Exmoor & Lynmouth: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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