Exeter & Essential Devon

Visit the rich and varied landscape of Exeter & Essential Devon. Explore the vibrant city of Exeter, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the distinctive Devon countryside. Relax and recharge in the wide-open spaces, sample local food and drink and experience the history and culture of this unique part of Devon.

City

Exeter is a unique city packed with exciting history ranging from Exeter Cathedral’s magnificent Gothic architecture to the mysterious medieval Underground Passages.

It’s a city full of contrasts. Big Names can be found in the High Street and the spacious new Princesshay Quarter, but there are also fascinating specialist Exeter shopping haunts like narrow cobbled Gandy Street and the Harlequins Shopping Centre.

Exeter is also the Southwest’s cultural centre with a year-round programme of festivals to entertain and inspire. Explore Exeter’s cutting–edge exhibitions at Spacex, and enjoy the very best in music, drama, and film at lively venues like Exeter Phoenix, Barnfield Theatre and the revamped Northcott Theatre.

Exeter dining is another must-do experience as the city is regularly rated in the top 20 UK eating venues. Sample mouthwatering menus created from fresh local Devon produce – Bon Appetit!

Coast

With breathtaking views, the Devon coast includes some of the most stunning seascapes to be found in Britain including the South West Coast Path, and the World Heritage East Devon Jurassic Coast.

Mile upon mile of rugged cliffs, Blue Flag beaches, both pebbled and golden   sand, genteel seaside towns, and tiny fishing villages create happy holiday memories that will last a lifetime.

Relax on the beach, walk along breathtaking coastal footpaths, explore quaint fishing villages, or search for fossils; the list is endless for you and the rest of your family.

Take a boat trip, admire cliff-top views, get energetic by trying a new watersport, or simply build sandcastles and treat yourself to an icecream.

Country

Devon’s vibrant tapestry of patchworked fields, rolling hills, shady woods, and windswept moorland unfolds to reveal an inspirational landscape.

Honeycombed with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Devon’s network of footpaths, bridleways, and cycle tracks conceals an abundance of flora and fauna including carpets of bluebells, circling buzzards, shy fallow deer, and maybe even a sleek, sinuous otter.

Devon countryside pleasures include visiting ancient churches, browsing colourful street and farmers markets, and discovering rural crafts, not to mention foodie treats like sampling real ales in a thatched pub, or tucking into a Devon cream tea high on a Devon hill.














*All images courtesy of photographer Tony Howell