Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets, Exeter City Council,
Dix's Field, Exeter EX1 1GF Tel: 01392 665700
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Tel: 01392 665858 E-mail: ramm@exeter.gov.uk

Old and new lie side by side to make Exeter a rich and vibrant city.

A great way to discover the varied and colourful past of the city is to join one of the free walking Guided Tours which are hosted daily by Red Coat Volunteer Guides.  There is architecture spanning the past 900 years from medieval houses, to elegant Georgian terraces, to the Guildhall built in 1330 and still in full civic use today.  Underneath this fascinating architecture is an intriguing network of medieval underground passages, dating from around 1200.  Visitors can walk along these under the bustling high street.

Exeter also has many museums, the most extensive of which is the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.  But, without a doubt, the jewel in Exeter's crown is the medieval cathedral, an outstanding example of gothic architecture with two huge unique towers that act as the transepts.  Inside is a magnificent vaulted ceiling, stained glass and carved tombs. 

Along the narrow streets from the cathedral is the commercial heart of the city with one of the best shopping centres in the south west. 

Exeter's historic quayside is a popular tourist attraction. Once a Roman waterway, later a 16th century port and today a city centre riverside resort, it offers a unique collection of shops, restaurants and outdoor activities which blend with the attractive 17th and 18th century warehouses and buildings to give a charming mix of past and present.

Whether in search of a short break, a longer holiday or just a fun day out, Exeter is the perfect destination.

Find out more about Exeter by exploring the Exeter City Council Visitors' Guide

Getting There

By Rail: Great Western Trains operate a fast and frequent service from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids. Virgin Trains offer fast and frequent services from all major UK destinations to Exeter St Davids. Both companies operate services right throughout the year. Contact National Rail Enquiries on tel: 08457 484950 or visit National Rail Enquiries .

By Bus: The Jurassic Coast Bus Service, CoastlinX53, stops at Exeter.
Find out more about the Jurassic Coast Bus Service  or contact Traveline on tel: 0870 608 2 608 or visit Traveline

By Coach: National Express operates direct coach services to Exeter throughout the year, contact tel: 08705 808080 or visit National Express . 

By Road:  The M5 runs direct to Exeter. From Plymouth the A38 goes to Exeter and the A30 runs from Penzance through Cornwall and direct to Exeter as well.

By Air: Exeter International Airport has regular scheduled and chartered flights from the UK and abroad. 

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