EXETER

COUNTRY CODE: GB

Currency:
British Sterling, £1 = 100 pence

EXETER

Located in the beautiful county of Devon and one of Britain’s
oldest cities, this small but perfectly formed city has
preserved many of its historic features and buildings while
enjoying all the amenities and vibrancy of a modern
cosmopolitan city.
As the commercial and cultural hub for south west of
England, Exeter’s airport and comprehensive transport links
make it a perfect city destination and base to explore the
surrounding historic and quintessential verdant English
countryside dotted with pretty villages, quaint old pubs and
the famous Devon cream tea cafes. And all of this comes
with the added bonus of being only a short journey to the
nearby coastal resorts, fishing ports and sandy beaches of
the English Riviera.

THE CITY

Frequently voted one of the best British
cities to live in, there is certainly an
atmosphere of sophistication, culture and
charm with this very old city kept young at
heart by the large student population
attending Exeter University.
Exeter’s history and prosperity began with
the arrival of the Romans who’s most
obvious legacy is the almost completely
intact red stone defensive wall that
surrounds the city centre. Today, the
manageable city and compact central
district showcases centuries of different
architectural styles with much of its well
preserved mediaeval layout offering
tantalising opportunities to amble amongst
narrow cobbled streets and discover
tucked-away unique independent shops,
bars and cafes. Located in the heart of the
city and enclosed on two sides by some
fine buildings, Exeter’s Cathedral Church of
St Peter dominates the skyline and its
surrounding lawns, terraced cafes and
upmarket shops make for a popular
meeting point on fine sunny days.
A 10 minute walk south beyond the ancient
city walls leads to the Quay on the banks
of the river Exe. Once an important trading
port, this is now a fascinating waterfront
attraction featuring all manner of places to
eat, drink and shop all housed within the
former historic port buildings along the
Quayside.

Do & See

Not only does Exeter have a number of
fascinating attractions in its own right, but
there are a plethora of things to do and
places to visit within easy reach of the city.
Exeter Cathedral
Over 850 years old and boasting the
world’s longest uninterrupted stretch of
vaulting, the iconic St Peter’s also offers
some fine statues and stained glass.
Guided tours are available every day
except Sunday.

Food

Exeter benefits from being both close to
the sea and surrounded by rich agricultural
countryside producing fantastic seafood,
meat and vegetables right in its own back
yard. Not only this, but its long history as
an European trading port means there are
plenty of international options available
when it comes to dinning choices.

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Those in search of a 24-hour glow stick,
podium dancing hedonism may find
Exeter’s nightlife a little tame; however
there is a varied selection of venues that
offer all kinds of late night fun to keep the
young at heart happy into the wee small
hours.

Public Transport

The city is served by two railway stations -
Central Station in the heart of the city
provides a predominantly local service
around Devon and the South West, whilst
Exeter St David’s (ten minutes walk from
the centre) connects with all the major
towns and cities across the UK.
Internet: www.nationalrail.co.uk
There is a good local bus service in and
around Exeter and Devon from the city’s
Paris Street Bus Station and DAYRIDER
tickets offer 1 day’s unlimited travel
without time restriction and cost £4.50.

Taxi
All taxis are regular saloon cars fitted with
fare meters and have yellow licence plates
fixed to the rear of the vehicle. Taxis can
be hailed in the street or hired from taxi
ranks which are situated at sites around
the city including train stations.

Telephone
Country code: +44
Area code: 01392