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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Dunsford Rd, Exeter EX2 9PN
Run by the National Trust, this woodland area offers a nice respite from the traffic and noise of the city. You'll find a network of scenic nature walks that lead along the riverside, past groves of oak and ash trees, and on to spacious meadows decorated by daffodils and other wild flowers.
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Paris St, Civic Center, Exeter EX1 1NN
In the second century, Exeter's Roman occupants built a wall around the city to defend it from northern invaders. Today, more than half of the original Roman workmanship still stands, and visitors are free to explore this ancient city and seek out this remnant of the past. The Redcoat Guides offer a free, information-filled tour of the walls.
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Paris St, Civic Center, Exeter EX1 1JN
You will explore the city of Exeter and learn a good bit about the city's history while on one of the Red Coat Guide tours. Most tours begin around the Cathedral Close area; either in front of the Royal Clarence Hotel or the Quay House; specific tours include "Ghosts & Legends," "Elegant Exeter," and "Murder and Mayhem."
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
The Exeter Racecourse is located in the Devon countryside, just outside of Exeter city centre. This is one of the oldest such courses in England and home of the Haldon Gold Cup. The course hosts 15 major races per year, as well as a variety of other equine events, including the Heavitree Steeplechase.
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AP
Exeter, as one would expect, has very strong ties to the sea. For hundreds of years, the city prospered as a result of its port. Today, the Quayside area hearkens back to a time when the city's fortunes ebbed with the tide. This cobblestone, pedestrian-only thoroughfare is one of Exeter's proudest sights and also one of its busiest. You'll find...
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Fursdon, Cadbury, Exeter EX5 5JS
The Fursdson family has lived in this beautiful country manor home for more than 700 years, and daily guided tours of the home and Westcountry grounds are available. The tour includes an insightful walk through the home, a visit to the estate's museum, and visits to some of the surrounding thatched cottages. The decor in the rooms reflects various...
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Powderham Park, Powderham, Exeter EX6 8JQ
Powderham is the family home of the Earl of Devon, and some of the castle dates back to the early 15th century. The castle, which received some damage during the Civil War, is situated on the banks of the River Exe and contains some exquisite pieces of antique furniture and artwork. If you feel up to it, climb to the top of the castle's Belvedere...
Category: Sightseeing - Exeter Attractions & Activities
Address: Stepcote Hill, Exeter EX1 1BD
In 1961, in order to make way for a new road, the city of Exeter moved this 15th century Tudor building from its original location on Edmund Street. Today, you'll find it in the vicinity of the city's West Gate and Stepcote Hill; that is, unless they decide to move it again.
