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Image: Exeter Cathedral
Exeter is full of history, culture, and things to see, from art galleries to historic landmarks. Whether you live here or are visiting, Exeter Today has put together a simple guide to the city’s top museums, galleries, and historic sites.
From the stunning Exeter Cathedral to the 14th-century Underground Passages, and from contemporary art at Exeter Phoenix to the peaceful Rougemont Gardens and St Nicholas Priory, there’s something for everyone to explore.
This guide includes all the essentials: locations, opening times, costs, and highlights, making it easy to plan a visit and discover the best of Exeter.
ABOVE: Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, redeveloped in 2011 and Museum of the Year 2012. © Carroll Pierce
Where: Queen Street
Why go: Explore natural history, world cultures, decorative arts, and Exeter archaeology.
Opening: Tue–Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays.
Cost: Free entry; donations welcome.
ABOVE: Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, home to cinema, gallery, music venue, and café. © Stephen Richards
Where: Gandy Street
Why go: Contemporary art exhibitions, cinema, live performances, and workshops.
Opening: Mon–Wed 10am-8.30pm, Thu–Sat 10am-11pm
Cost: Free
ABOVE: Exeter’s Underground Passages, 14th-century medieval tunnels beneath the city. © Exeter City Council
Where: Palace Gate
Why go: 14th-century medieval passages showing how water was supplied to the city.
Opening: Open All Year. Monday to Wednesday Closed. Thursday-Friday 11am-4pm. Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm. Sunday 11am-4pm.
Cost: Check website for prices. Book here
ABOVE: Exeter Cathedral © Copyright Derek Harper
Where: Cathedral Close
Why go: Stunning Gothic architecture and medieval stained glass.
Opening: Mon–Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat 9am–4.30pm; Sun 11.30 am–3pm
Cost: Exeter Cathedral receives no regular funding from the Church of England or the UK Government to support its work, so visitors are asked to pay a modest admission fee. Your visit helps maintain and support one of Europe’s finest cathedrals for future generations.
Cathedral Entry Fees:
ABOVE: Rock garden at Rougemont Gardens, Exeter. © Derek Harper
Where: Rougemont Gardens
Why go: Norman castle ruins and scenic gardens. Combine a visit to Rougemont Gardens with a walk along the city walls.
Opening: Open year-round
Cost: Free
ABOVE: The Refectory Wing at St Nicholas Priory, Exeter. © David Smith
Where: Old Tiverton Road
Why go: The oldest building in Exeter. 900-year-old building with museum displays and gardens.
Opening: Sun 1pm–4pm; Mon 10am–4pm. Or you can book a private guided tour on any day of the week.
Cost: Free
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