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Un mini-guide de
Exeter: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
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.
Parcourir les remparts
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
du 28 nov. 2026 au 3 janv. 2027
Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
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 à 2 jours. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez manger sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Exeter Cathedral, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter's Underground Passages. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
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.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around Exeter, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 8 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Exeter accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
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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