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“With a touch of buzzy, big city atmosphere, a large student population and a thriving arts scene, Exeter is one of the liveliest cities in the South West... The excellent selection of funky bars, cafés and restaurants make Exeter a vibrant place to be after dark.”
Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain
Exeter has a population of around 120,000 and is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK. Exeter’s popularity as a growing business centre means the city continues to prosper despite the current economic climate. Unemployment is below the national average and the University’s new campus projects have contributed towards Exeter retaining its status as a centre for investment.
It is a safe, student-friendly city with a vibrant and fun culture and relaxed atmosphere. The cafés, restaurants, pubs and modern shops of the city centre mix easily with Exeter’s historic buildings. The recent redevelopment of the city centre, focusing on Princesshay, has been widely acclaimed as an exemplar of how to mix ancient and modern. It’s a vibrant and exciting centre which attracts shoppers from across the region. A short diversion from the High Street reveals lots of more unconventional local retailers in places like Gandy Street and the Cathedral Green.
The city’s arts centre, the Exeter Phoenix, offers top quality theatre, dynamic dance, live music from around the world, exhibitions of visual arts and crafts and thought-provoking films. The Exeter Northcott Theatre is based on the Streatham Campus and stages touring shows, comedy nights and concerts. The Vue Cinema is the main cinema in Exeter, but the Picture House is also very popular. Its programme includes art house and classic films as well as the major blockbusters and it has a café/bar with fabulous views.
The nightlife in Exeter is centred on a diverse range of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants in the city centre, with regular student nights most nights. Performers from the London stand-up comedy circuit regularly visit the Comedy Club at the Corn Exchange. Live music can be enjoyed throughout the city in various venues, on campus and at the large Westpoint Arena.
“Exeter has a youthful vibe visible in bursts of ultramodern construction and a thriving arts scene. Down by the River Exe, the atmospheric quayside is a launch-pad for explorations by bike or kayak. Add a unique movie museum, the chance to go on subterranean tours and some super-stylish places to stay and eat, and you have a relaxed but lively touring base,”
Lonely Planet Guide to Devon, Cornwall and South West England
