Great days out and local landmarks

There's so much to see and do during your time in Exeter you'll, be spoilt for choice, from the historic interest and beauty of the city's Cathedral to horse riding on Exmoor or paintballing just 10 miles from the city centre.

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral is one of the most visited places in the West Country, pilgrims and visitors have been making their way to Exeter Cathedral since medieval times. The Cathedral Church of St Peter is the seat of the Bishop of Exeter, and as well as a Gothic façade, has the longest uninterrupted medieval gothic vaulting in the world. Visitors are always welcome.

To read more about the Cathedral and find out about its events and guided tours visit the Exeter Cathedral website at

Opening hours are 9.00am to 4.45pm Monday to Saturday. A charge applies of £3 to students.

Red Coat Tours

Operating throughout the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, these FREE guided walking tours are the perfect way to explore Exeter. No booking is required, simply choose a tour, meet your Red Coat Guide and spend 90 minutes discovering Exeter. Tours begin outside the Royal Clarence Hotel in Cathedral Yard, or from the Quay House Visitor Centre. All tours are 90 minutes long, except ‘Exeter's City Wall’ which lasts 2 hours, ‘Introducing Exeter’ which lasts 1 hour and the Custom House tour, which lasts 30 minutes.

All tours are on foot. Please note guided tours may be subject to cancellation without notice. Regrettably, dogs (except Guide dogs) are not permitted on the tours. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more via the Exeter City Council website.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Dating from the 14th century and built to house pipes bringing fresh water to the City, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument. No similar system of passages that can be explored by the public exists anywhere else in Britain. To find out more visit www.exeter.gov.uk/passages