The Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture
University of Exeter
Prince of Wales Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 4SB
United Kingdom

Tel: 01392 264321

Exeter’s Bill Douglas Museum and Research Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture was established in 1994, and presents a fascinating history of film, cinema and visual media. A vast collection of artefacts and exhibits are on display, with everything from puppets and postcards to cameras and props.

Crealy Adventure Park
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1DR
United Kingdom

Tel: 01395 233200

Crealy Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family just outside Exeter. Magic, adventure, animals, rides and slides are combined in an exciting package that will appeal to all ages. There are six different realms, each with their own unique charm, and rides include a log flume, rollercoaster, pirate ship and a Victorian Carousel. There is also an animal petting zoo and gigantic indoor and outdoor play areas.

Dartmoor National Park
C/o Dartmoor National Park Authority
Parke
Bovey Tracey
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 9JQ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01822 890414

Dartmoor National Park is one of the few remaining wildernesses remaining in the South of England. Bleak, brooding and beautiful, it contains stunning scenery and unique attractions. Its borders can be reached only a few miles inland of Torbay, or west of Exeter. It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by bleak and beautiful moorland, rugged windswept tors and dramatic scenery.

See our feature on the Dartmoor National Park

Exeter Cathedral
The Cloisters
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1HS
United Kingdom

Tel: 01392 285983

Exeter Cathedral is one of Britain’s most treasured medieval cathedrals, and is the city’s most prominent landmark. Evidence exists of a place of worship on the site from as early as the 5th Century, but the present cathedral was built and extended over a period from 1114 and 1375. The magnificent decorated Gothic style gives the cathedral a distinctive appearance, and despite attempts by the Luftwaffe to destroy it in 1942, Exeter Cathedral is still one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions.

Powderham Castle
Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01626 890243

Powderham Castle is the seat of the Earl of Devon, and has been the family home for centuries. The magnificent castle stands at the heart of a beautiful estate to the south of Exeter, on the banks of the River Exe. The 14th century castle has been added to over the years, and required repairs after being damaged during the Civil War. It features a lavish interior with important collections of furniture and artwork.

Quay House Visitors Centre
46 The Quay
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4AN
United Kingdom

Tel: 01392 271611

The Quay House Visitors Centre offers an intriguing look at the history and heritage of Exeter’s famous Quayside. There are interesting displays and exhibitions pertaining to the Quayside, as well as an audio-visual exhibition that tells the story of Exeter from Roman times to the modern day.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Queen Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3RX
United Kingdom

Tel: 01392 665858

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery contains collections of national and international importance. The museum and art gallery opened in 1868 to commemorate Prince Albert, and has for nearly 150 years has offered the opportunity to view some superb artworks, ceramics, glasswares and a host of exhibitions from Archaeology to Zoology.

Underground Passages
Exeter
Devon
United Kingdom

Tel: 01392 665887

Underneath the city of Exeter is a labyrinth of passages and tunnels that date from the 14th Century; the medieval tunnel network was originally constructed to house the pipes that brought water to the city. The underground passages offer a truly different view of the medieval city of Exeter.