Guidebook for Exeter

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Guidebook for Exeter

Food Scene

A new dining quarter opened in the town centre in 2016
Queen Street
Queen Street
A new dining quarter opened in the town centre in 2016
A nice walk on the river tow path (wide & flat) with a good choice of pubs at The Quay. When you reach the tow path turn right to head to the Quay.
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The Quay
The Quay
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A nice walk on the river tow path (wide & flat) with a good choice of pubs at The Quay. When you reach the tow path turn right to head to the Quay.
Independent local cafe serving superb coffee, probably one of the best all day breakfasts you'll ever eat and mouthwatering daily specials, they also have monthly Bistro nights.
Apple blossom cafe
151-152 Cowick St
Independent local cafe serving superb coffee, probably one of the best all day breakfasts you'll ever eat and mouthwatering daily specials, they also have monthly Bistro nights.

Sightseeing

Exeter Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter, in the city of Exeter, Devon in South West England. It is one of the great cathedrals of England, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.
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Эксетерский собор
1 The Cloisters
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Exeter Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter, in the city of Exeter, Devon in South West England. It is one of the great cathedrals of England, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.

Parks & Nature

One of Exeter's largest Parks, the path that circumnavigates the park is 0.9 miles if you fancy a walk or a jog. Under 5 mins walk from the house, Turn left out the house, turn right at bottom of Parkhouse Road and walk straight along Barton Road to enter the park.
Cowick Barton Playing Field
One of Exeter's largest Parks, the path that circumnavigates the park is 0.9 miles if you fancy a walk or a jog. Under 5 mins walk from the house, Turn left out the house, turn right at bottom of Parkhouse Road and walk straight along Barton Road to enter the park.
A great sandy beach 1.5 miles long. A short drive, head for A30 onto M5 North and come off at Junction 30 follow signs for Exmouth - 10 miles. Or get a direct train from St Thomas Station.
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Exmouth Beach
3 Queen's Dr
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A great sandy beach 1.5 miles long. A short drive, head for A30 onto M5 North and come off at Junction 30 follow signs for Exmouth - 10 miles. Or get a direct train from St Thomas Station.
Another great beach. Turn left out of Parkhouse Road and drive towards Sainsburys pick up the A379 and sign posts for Dawlish. Or get a direct train from St Thomas to Dawlish Warren the train stop is a 5 min walk from the beach
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Пляж Доулиш Уоррен
Beach Road
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Another great beach. Turn left out of Parkhouse Road and drive towards Sainsburys pick up the A379 and sign posts for Dawlish. Or get a direct train from St Thomas to Dawlish Warren the train stop is a 5 min walk from the beach

Arts & Culture

What you’ll find when you visit RAMM. Displays showcase the world-class collections and collectors that have helped RAMM to become one of Britain’s finest regional museums. They tell the story of Exeter and Devon from the prehistoric to the present but RAMM is more than a local museum. Its internationally-important world cultures and natural history collections also tell a story of global exploration and collecting in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen Street
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What you’ll find when you visit RAMM. Displays showcase the world-class collections and collectors that have helped RAMM to become one of Britain’s finest regional museums. They tell the story of Exeter and Devon from the prehistoric to the present but RAMM is more than a local museum. Its internationally-important world cultures and natural history collections also tell a story of global exploration and collecting in the 18th and 19th centuries.
"Exeter Northcott Theatre is Exeter’s flagship professional theatre. We are passionate about live performance and delight in presenting a varied programme of the highest quality drama, opera, music, dance, comedy and family theatre."
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Театр Exeter Northcott Theatre
Stocker Road
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"Exeter Northcott Theatre is Exeter’s flagship professional theatre. We are passionate about live performance and delight in presenting a varied programme of the highest quality drama, opera, music, dance, comedy and family theatre."
Bang in the heart of the city, Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world class multi-artform venue, and home to several art galleries, a theatre, cinema, film production resources, a radio station, print workshop and recording studios, all centred around a buzzing café bar. As well as hosting hundreds of music, film, art and performance events every year, we nurture a thriving arts scene through our Creative Hub, which supports emerging artists, musicians, theatre companies and filmmakers.
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Exeter Phoenix
Gandy Street
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Bang in the heart of the city, Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world class multi-artform venue, and home to several art galleries, a theatre, cinema, film production resources, a radio station, print workshop and recording studios, all centred around a buzzing café bar. As well as hosting hundreds of music, film, art and performance events every year, we nurture a thriving arts scene through our Creative Hub, which supports emerging artists, musicians, theatre companies and filmmakers.

Shopping

There are over 70 shops in Princesshay, covering the very best of the high street names as well as some more specialised and independent stores.
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Принцессхей
9 Catherine Street
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There are over 70 shops in Princesshay, covering the very best of the high street names as well as some more specialised and independent stores.
A 15 min walk to this small retail park which has a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, T K Maxx, Next & Boots.
Exe Bridges Retail Park
A 15 min walk to this small retail park which has a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, T K Maxx, Next & Boots.

Essentials

Local convenience store. Open: 6am - 11pm 7 days a week Cash Machine Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto a pedestrian crossing. Cross here and turn right past the Methodist Church, the row of shops and the local Weatherspoon Pub. Tesco is just on your left.
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Tesco Express
106 Bitton Park Rd
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Local convenience store. Open: 6am - 11pm 7 days a week Cash Machine Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto a pedestrian crossing. Cross here and turn right past the Methodist Church, the row of shops and the local Weatherspoon Pub. Tesco is just on your left.
Luxtons Pharmacy (Approx. 10 minute walk) An independent Pharmacy in St Thomas Open: 8:45am - 6pm Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm Saturday Closed Sundays Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto Cowick Street, turn right and Luxton's 20 meters ahead of you.
Luxtons The Pharmacy + Travel Clinic
67 Cowick Street
Luxtons Pharmacy (Approx. 10 minute walk) An independent Pharmacy in St Thomas Open: 8:45am - 6pm Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm Saturday Closed Sundays Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto Cowick Street, turn right and Luxton's 20 meters ahead of you.
Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto Cowick Street, turn right and GP surgery is in front of you 01392 676600
St Thomas Health Centre
Cowick Street
Turn left out of the house and down the hill. At the junction with Hill Barton Road turn left and follow the road until you see a small pedestrian lane. The lane brings you out onto Cowick Street, turn right and GP surgery is in front of you 01392 676600
The nearest Accident & Emergency Department is located at this hospital. 15 min drive.
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Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
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The nearest Accident & Emergency Department is located at this hospital. 15 min drive.

Drinks & Nightlife

A Youngs Brewery pub, recently refurbished (april 2017) a great beer garden enclosed at the back of the Pub.
City Gate
North Street
A Youngs Brewery pub, recently refurbished (april 2017) a great beer garden enclosed at the back of the Pub.
A country pub with good food and a log burner a short 20 min Walk from the house----- "The Twisted Oak enjoys a prime location on the outskirts of the village of Ide, just off the A30 main road heading south to Devon and Cornwall. It is only one mile from the centre of Exeter yet located in the countryside with extensive grounds. The pub is an attractive traditional red brick building with a rural feel."
The Twisted Oak
Little Johns Cross Hill
A country pub with good food and a log burner a short 20 min Walk from the house----- "The Twisted Oak enjoys a prime location on the outskirts of the village of Ide, just off the A30 main road heading south to Devon and Cornwall. It is only one mile from the centre of Exeter yet located in the countryside with extensive grounds. The pub is an attractive traditional red brick building with a rural feel."
The beer garden stretches down to the river and gets the late evening sun. A 20 min walk along the river tow path ---- "With tranquil waterside gardens next to Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to forget that the pub is only a stone’s throw away from the bustle of Exeter city centre, the university and Exeter St David’s Railway Station."
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Mill on the Exe
Bonhay Road
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The beer garden stretches down to the river and gets the late evening sun. A 20 min walk along the river tow path ---- "With tranquil waterside gardens next to Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to forget that the pub is only a stone’s throw away from the bustle of Exeter city centre, the university and Exeter St David’s Railway Station."