While you are staying in Exeter, we want to share with you some great places to visit.
For those that like a bit of culture and history…
Exeter has a beautiful Cathedral in the city centre, and we recommend visiting while you stay here in Exeter. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Europe’s most magnificent cathedrals and find endless opportunities to explore it’s amazing architecture, clandestine corners and hidden histories.
https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/
A visit to Exeter’s Underground Passages is a unique experience, dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain.
The entrance is in the city centre and guided tours can be booked here:
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/our-attractions/underground-passages/visitor-information/
Exeter Redcoats offers free guided walking tours of the city giving an insight into the varied history of Exeter.
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/our-attractions/red-coat-guided-tours/
You can also discover Exeter’s rich history on one of these self-guided walks. The walks and trails bring particular themes of the city’s past to life.
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/walking-in-exeter/other-self-guided-walks/overview/
The University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus (where the conference itself will take place) hosts over 40 sculptures, some indoors and some in the open – more information and a downloadable map: https://www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/trail/sculpture-walk
On the outskirts of Exeter are two historic National Trust properties to visit, Killerton House https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton and Castle Drogo https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/castle-drogo, from Castle Drogo there is a lovely (although slightly steep) walk to Fingle bridge where you will find a traditional English pub serving food and drinks on the banks of the River Teign. Both are best accessed via car.
