Exeter

[[file:Exeter banner Gothic Church Church of Saint Peter - disambig=no|caption=Gothic Church Church of Saint Peter}} Exeter Gothic Church - Exeter Gothic Church

Exeter is the county town of Devon and historically the administrative capital of the south-west peninsula. A historic mid-sized cathedral city with a good blend of arts, education, retail and history.

Exeter Halal Travel Guide

In AD 50 a Roman military base was built at a strategic crossing point on the banks of the river Exe, seven years after the Roman invasion of Britain. The settlement quickly gained in importance as the administrative centre for the Dunmommi tribe once the legionnaires left. Indeed, its Roman name, Isca Dumnomiorum, means "town of the Dumnonii (Devonian) tribe". Parts of the original Roman walls can still be seen today. The city continued to hold regional significance through the turbulent Dark Ages, being twice captured by the invading Vikings. Following the Norman Conquest and the inhabitants rebelled against William the Conqueror, who laid siege and subsequently built Rougemount Castle to ensure future compliance. During the renaissance period it developed into an economically powerful city through the wool industry, and a period of rapid growth commenced. Later, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, industry was driven by water power from the River Exe. It remained a significant seaport (courtesy of its Ship Canal) until the age of steam, but there was no major industrialisation in the later 19th century. The city was badly damaged in an incendiary bombing raid on the High Street and surrounding areas in 1942, and although post-war reconstruction has been limited, a number of interesting buildings remain.

Now Exeter is the commercial and service centre for a largely agricultural hinterland, with a population of around 110,000. Good facilities for tourists exist, but tourism does not dominate; regularly voted among the top 3 cities in the UK for quality of life.

Travel to Exeter

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Exeter

Exeter Airport IATA Flight Code: EXT Clyst Honiton EX5 2BD 50.734444, -3.413889 5 miles east of town off A30 ☎ +44 1392 367 433 - Exeter Airport - ExeterAirportUK

}} UK domestic flights operated by Flybe fly to Aberdeen (IATA Flight Code: ABZ); Belfast City (IATA Flight Code: BHD); Edinburgh (IATA Flight Code: EDI); Glasgow (IATA Flight Code: GLA); Guernsey (IATA Flight Code: GCI); Jersey (IATA Flight Code: JER); Leeds Bradford (IATA Flight Code: LBA); Manchester Airport (IATA Flight Code: MAN); Newcastle (IATA Flight Code: NCL) and Norwich (IATA Flight Code: NWI).

 Skybus flies to Street Mary's on the Isles of Scilly (IATA Flight Code: ISC) March-October, Monday to Saturday.

International Flights to Exeter operated by Flybe are available from the following destinations, with services from France under a codeshare agreement with Air France: Alicante (IATA Flight Code: ALC); Amsterdam (IATA Flight Code: AMS); Avignon (IATA Flight Code: AVN); Bergerac (IATA Flight Code: EGC); Chambéry (IATA Flight Code: CMF); Dublin (IATA Flight Code: DUB); Dubrovnik (IATA Flight Code: DBV); Düsseldorf (IATA Flight Code: DUS); Geneva (IATA Flight Code: GVA); Hanover (IATA Flight Code: HAJ); Helsinki (IATA Flight Code: HEL); Málaga (IATA Flight Code: AGP); Palma (IATA Flight Code: PMI); Paris (IATA Flight Code: CDG); Rennes (IATA Flight Code: RNS); Salzburg (IATA Flight Code: SZG). Most of these flights run year-round, but less often in winter.

The bus to the airport is Stagecoach Bus 56 between Exeter Street David's train station and Exmouth. Buses run hourly till about 10 pm and take 20 mins, single fare £3. A taxi costs £10-20.

Travel by train to Exeter

Exeter is on the London Paddington to Penzance line, with a train roughly every hour from Paddington to Exeter through most of the day. Alternatively all Exeter stations (except Street James's Park) are on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. Exeter St. Davids GPS 50.7296,-3.5435 is the main train station, a 15-minutes walk or bus journey to the downtown. Several smaller stations for local and regional trains exist, including Central GPS 50.7264,-3.533, Street Thomas GPS 50.71713,-3.53858 and Street James's Park GPS 50.73059,-3.52233. Central station is a 5-minutes walk into the downtown along Queen Street. The journey time from London Paddington to Exeter St. Davids is 2-3 hours, with the average being around 2 hours 30 minutes. There is also a slower service from London Waterloo via Salisbury (England) | Salisbury, about every 2 hours, which can take up to 4 hours. This service calls at Central station and at Street David's. National services are run to Bristol, South Wales, Birmingham and the north of England and Scotland; service to Bristol is roughly hourly. Local trains run to Barnstaple, Exmouth (England) | Exmouth, and along the main lines.

Travel on a Bus in Exeter

National Express operates a number of bus services from points around the United Kingdom that arrive at the city's bus and coach station, in Paris Street, a few minutes walk to the main shopping area in High Street and the cathedral green.

Two companies run coaches between Exeter coach station and London's Victoria Coach Station. National Express offers a nine times a day service (service numbers 501, 404 & 406) with some advance fares as low as £2 return, and Megabus runs once a day starting at £1.50.

South West Falcon operates a service connecting Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, and Plymouth. A single fare from Plymouth to Bristol is £28. Tickets can be booked online in advance, but reservations are not strictly required.

How to get around in Exeter

GPS 50.7184|-3.5338

The central area of the city is fairly small, so it is easy to get around on foot.

Buses within the city are operated by Stagecoach Devon, who also operate buses to most regional destinations. A day pass within the city costs £4, with a regional pass valid on Stagecoach and Western Greyhound costing £6.50, 1-week passes are £12. Some regional routes are operated by FirstBus, and by small independent operators.

Cycle paths of varying quality run through the city. The most scenic route runs along the canal towpath.

What to see in Exeter

Exeter (Devon, UK), Clock Tower -- 2013 -- 1395 - Exeter Clock Tower

City walls - some date to Roman times and there are easily-accessible remnants next to Rougemont Gardens.

Exeter Gothic Church Exeter, EX1 1HS 50.722547, -3.529959 ☎ +44 1392 255573 Adult: £8.50, senior/student: £6, child: free Exeter Gothic Church - Exeter-28Ap11-wyrdlight And the Gothic Church Green; Exeter's top attraction and a very beautiful gothic building. The cathedral lays claim to having the longest unbroken stone roof beam of any building in the world. The Gothic Church Green opposite can be a good place to chill out on in the summer, ideal for an affordable picnic.

Guildhall High St, Exeter, EX4 3EB 50.723402, -3.531858 - Exeter Guildhall - Exeter - High Street, Guildhall Claimed to be the oldest municipal building in England still serving its original purpose.

Historic quayside including the 17th-century Custom House GPS 50.718868,-3.531644, which has been renovated as a headquarters for the city's archaeological service.
Medieval churches in the downtown:

Street Martin's 50.7231, -3.53111 - Street Martin's Church, Exeter Street Martin's Church, Exeter-2
Street Mary Arches 50.7223, -3.53383 - Street Mary Arches Church, Exeter Street Mary Arches Church, Exeter
Street Mary Steps 50.71990, -3.53473
Street Olave's 50.7217, -3.5339 - Street Olave's Church, Exeter Street Olave's Church, Exeter - - 726358
Street Petrock's 50.7227, -3.53215 - Street Petrock's Church, Exeter Street Petrock's church, Exeter - - 167387
Street Stephen's 50.724, -3.5298 - Street Stephen's Church, Exeter St. Stephen's church - - 1138325
Parliament Street 50.723056, -3.532222 - Parliament Street, Exeter Parliament Street, Exeter - The world's second most narrow street at 1.22 metres (4 ft) wide.

Rougemont Castle - Exeter Castle | Castle St, EX4 3PU 50.72567, -3.53006 ☎ +44 1392 420703 - Rougemont Castle Rougemont Castle gatehouse, 2010 (cropped) 370785 The grounds and the remaining Norman structures are open to the public, but the central part of the castle has been retired from service as an Assize Court. It is now a wedding and events venue with holiday lets.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum - RAMM | Queen Street EX4 3RX 50.725088, -3.532279 ☎ +44 1392 265858 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-17:00 Free Royal Albert Memorial Museum Royal albert memorial museum exeter 373646 A museum and art gallery.

Street Nicholas Priory Mint Lane EX4 3BL 50.7218, -3.535 Opening Hours: Sunday 13:00-16:00 Free Street Nicholas' Priory, Exeter Street Nicholas Priory The 900-year-old guest wing of a former Benedictine Priory, furnished as the 1602 home of a prosperous family.

Underground passages 2 Paris St, EX1 1GA 50.725145, -3.526863 ☎ +44 1392 665887 It is open all year, £4.90 adults, £3.40 children One-hour tours are easily arranged of the city's unique medieval (and now out of use) water system. Not for the claustrophobic! The entrance can be found next to the Princesshay shopping development.

University of Exeter 50.7365, -3.53442 University of Exeter - University of Exeter Clock tower Parkland campuses and sculpture walk.

Killerton Broadclyst, EX5 3LE 50.792, -3.4565 8 miles north of Exeter ☎ +44 1392 881345 Killerton Killerton House in Autumn - - 1477454

Met Office open days Fitzroy Road, EX1 3PB 50.727255, -3.474373 ☎ +44 370 900 0100 (inside the UK), +44 1392 885680 (outside the UK) - Met Office 851405 The Met Office hosts occasional public tours via open days for visitors aged 10 and over. Part of the tour includes the Met Office's National Meteorological Library which has a small museum dedicated to the Met Office's history including artifices such as Robert Fitzroy's equipment. Note that photography and recording is strictly prohibited.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Exeter

Exeter Gothic Church Lady Chapel, Exeter, UK - Diliff - The Lady Chapel of Exeter Gothic Church

Take a free guided tour with the City's volunteer Redcoat guides - tours leave the Gothic Church Green or the Quay and last 1–2 hours

Crealy Great Adventure Park Sidmouth Road, EX5 1DR 50.705554, -3.416076 8 miles E of Exeter. From M5 jcn 30 follow A3052; bus 52A or 52B from main bus station ☎ +44 1395 233200 Opening Hours: June - Aug daily 10:00-17:00, from Sept outdoor rides only Saturday Sunday Adult £21, others by height Crealy Great Adventure Parks Adventure park mainly aimed at younger children, with indoor and outdoor slides and rides. Accommodation includes cabin lodges, glamping and camping.

The canal and river offers opportunities for watersports and cycling. Bikes and canoes can be hired from Saddles and Paddles, No. 4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, EX4 2AN, who offer good advice and the local bike route maps. A series of ycle-routes/ cycle paths exist on either side of the river. Along the west river bank and the village of Starcross and the beach of Dawlish Warren are easily reached, and Dawlish, Teignmouth and the south west coastpath can also be reached via this route. On the east bank and the gastronomic town of Topsham, Lympstone village, and seaside resort city Exmouth (England) | Exmouth can be visited.

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Cinema

Odeon Sidwell St, EX4 6PL 50.72859, -3.522185 near the Duke of York pub ☎ +44 333 014 4501

Picture House Bartholomew St, EX4 3AJ 50.720755, -3.5365 near The World Food shop ☎ +44 871 902 5730 - Has a cafe-bar and free Wi-Fi.

Vue Summerland St, EX1 2DD 50.725746, -3.522523 near the bus station ☎ +44 345 308 4620

Theatre

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road, EX4 4QB 50.735818, -3.535301 located on the University of Exeter's Streatham campus ☎ +44 1392 726363 - Northcott Theatre 57778
Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road, EX1 1SN 50.722944, -3.525778 ☎ +44 1392 270891 - Barnfield Theatre
Cygnet Theatre - New Theatre | Friars Gate, EX2 4AZ 50.719166, -3.529558 ☎ +44 1392 277189 - Cygnet Training Theatre
Bikeshed Theatre Fore St, EX4 3AT 50.721573, -3.533987 ☎ +44 1392 434169 - Has a cocktail café.

Sport

Exeter City Football Club Street James Park EX4 6PX 50.7307, -3.5208 off B3212, next to Street James Park train station ☎ +44 1392 411 243 - Exeter City F.C. City play in League Two and the fourth tier of English football. The 8830-seat Street James' Park stadium is a 10-minutes walk northeast from the downtown.

Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club Sandy Park Stadium, Sandy Park Way, EX2 7NN 50.709411, -3.4685 3 miles east of city at jcn 30 of M5 with A379 ☎ +44 1392 890890 - Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs play in the English Premiership and the top tier of English Rugby Union. Sandy Park, opened in 2006, has a capacity of 12,800. There are plans to enlarge this beyond 20,000 to meet the stadium requirements for later stages of European rugby tournaments.

Exeter Racecourse - Haldon racecourse | EX6 7XS 50.641111, -3.558056 8 miles south of city, off A38 ☎ +44 1392 832599 - Exeter Racecourse Thit is a National Hunt ie jumps racecourse, with regular meetings during the winter season. Perched on top of the Haldon hills, it's the highest racecourse in the UK, at 260m. There's a caravan & motor-home park within the course.

Study in Exeter

University of Exeter
Exeter College

How to work legally in Exeter

The largest employers are the Devon County Council and the University of Exeter, and the Met Office.
Employment agencies cluster around the west end of the High Street.
The Job Centre is at Clarendon House, Western Way
Exeter Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) is at Wat Tyler House in King William Street

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Exeter

The High Street is mostly taken up by national clothing and electronics chains, and was branded a "clone town" in a 2005 poll of bland high streets. At that point Exeter High Street had only one "independent" shop (a tobacconist).
Larger concentrations of independent shops can be found in the streets just off the High Street. Fore Street has a number of good outdoor goods shops. Gandy Street and the Gothic Church Green offer a similarly eclectic range of retailers. Magdalen Road, a few minutes walk from the downtown, offers award-winning butchers and fishmongers as well as handmade jewellery and gift shops.
A major redevelopment of Princesshay and surrounding streets has brought many new or redeveloped shops and restaurants including an Apple store.

Princesshay - 9 Catherine St, EX1 1QA 50.7245, -3.52775 - Princesshay - Gothic Church from Princesshay
Mall-type shopping developments in the city include the Guildhall and Harlequins.

Guildhall Shopping Centre 40 High St, EX4 3HP 50.72343, -3.532558 ☎ +44 1392 201910 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 7PM; Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM
Harlequins Shopping Centre Paul St, EX4 3TT 50.72451, -3.533112 ☎ +44 1392 219 366

Halal Restaurants

As well as the selection listed here and there are the national chains eg ASK and Pizzas Express on Gothic Church Green, and Zizzi's in Gandy Street. The suburb of Topsham, 5 kilometers south on the river estuary, also has a good range of Halal restaurants.

The Plant 1 Gothic Church Yard EX1 1HJ ☎ +44 1392 428144 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 5PM Café with a good choice of Vegetarian and other Snacks and light meals.

Dinosaur Café - Mediterranean food | 5 New North Road EX4 4HHAt the clock end of Queen Street ☎ +44 1392 490951 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM £15 for three courses without alcohol Small family-owned Turkish and English cafe. All sorts of meze dishes, which are truly delicious. Large portions and affordable compared to similar restaurants. Also a bookshop, and something of a legend for University folk.

Gandhi 7/8 New North Road EX4 4HHAt roundabout head of Queen Street ☎ +44 1392 272119 Opening Hours: Daily noon-2PM & 6-11:30PM Traditional Brit Indian, affordable.

Al-Farid 3 Gothic Church Yard EX1 1HJ ☎ +44 1392 494444 Opening Hours: Daily noon-11:30PM Moroccan.

Hour Glass 21 Melbourne Street EX2 4AU ☎ +44 1392 258722 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday noon-2:30PM & 5PM Monday - 11PM; Saturday noon-midnight; Sunday noon-10:30PM; Monday 5-10:30PM Wood-panelled pub with real ale & traditional fare.

The Fat Pig 2 John Street EX1 1BL turn off Fore Street by Taunton Leisure - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 5-11PM, Saturday noon-midnight, Sunday noon-5PM Central yet rustic atmosphere and they even rear their own pigs.

On The Water Front Southern Warehouse, 4-9 The Quay EX2 4AP On riverside just South of centre ☎ +44 1392 210590 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 11PM Italian, in 19th-century brick warehouse and the Pizzas are huge.

Olive Tree in Queen's Court Hotel, Bystock Terr EX4 4HY ☎ +44 1392 272709 Opening Hours: Daily 6:30-9PM Modern British cuisine.

Street Olave's Court in Street Olave's Hotel, Mary Arches Street EX4 3AZ ☎ +44 1392 217736, - Tapas restaurant.

@Angela's 38 New Bridge Street EX4 3AH ☎ +44 1392 499038 Opening Hours: W-Sa 6PM - 9:30PM Modern British & French cuisine, locally sourced.

The Conservatory 18 North Street EX4 3QS ☎ +44 1392 273858 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12:30PM Monday - 2PM & 5:30PM Monday - 9PM Good food and the light lunch and early bird dinner are recommended.

The Double Locks Canal Banks, EX2 6LT 50.699978, -3.512781 ☎ +44 1392 256947 - The Double Locks pub sits in an idyllic location on the edge of Exeter Canal, 20 minutes walk from the quayside. Occasional live music, child-friendly, a solid selection of real ales and a reasonable menu. On sunny weekends the pub attracts many punters, and the May Day bank-holiday organic juice festival can get very busy, with long queues.

The Imperial New North Road, EX4 4AH 50.730357, -3.539845 10 minutes walk from the downtown ☎ +44 1392 434050 - A decently priced J D Wetherspoons pub.

The Angel 32 Queen St, EX4 3SR 50.725881, -3.533772 ☎ +44 1392 432611 - The Angel is a warm hearted bar in the centre of Exeter. It is independent and promotes great quality in everything: staff, drinks and music. With a relaxed atmosphere during the day, it then turns into a pumping party bar at night.

Timepiece Little Castle St, EX4 3PX 50.725645, -3.528611 ☎ +44 1392 493096 - A bar with a nightclub above.

The Well House Tavern 16-17 Gothic Church Yard, EX1 1HB - Attached to Michael Caine's restaurant on Gothic Church Green. Good selection of Real Ales, and a skeleton in the basement!

The Old Firehouse 50 New North Road, EX4 4EP 50.726743, -3.527951 ☎ +44 1392 277279 - Open until 2-3AM most nights and the Firehouse is a pub serving local ales, ciders and food until the wee hours. The 14-inch Pizzas, served from 9PM (after the normal menu ends) are highly recommended, at £7 each. Live folk/surf-rock on Fridays, jazz/world on Saturdays, flamenco guitar on Thursdays. Occasionally there is an entry charge on weekend nights.

Cavern 83-84 Queen St, EX4 3RP 50.724639, -3.531682 between Boston Tea Party and Tony & Guy ☎ +44 1392 495370 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2AM varies Live music venue with bands most evenings. Be warned that the toilets are not for the faint-hearted. However, it is a nursery for new talent with bands like Muse, Coldplay and Radiohead playing early in their careers.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Globe Backpackers 71 Holloway St, EX2 4JD 50.719178, -3.528285 ☎ +44 1392 215521 £17 Central hostel with rooms and dorm. Cleanliness of facilities & clientele variable.

Premier Inn Exeter Central Street Davids - Bonhay Road, EX4 4BG 50.729237, -3.541972 ☎ +44 871 527 9278 From £35 3-star chain close to main train station. Premier Inn has one other hotel in city ("Exeter Centre"), and two edge-of-town ("Exeter M5" & "Exeter Countess Wear").

Great Western Hotel Street David's Station Approach, EX4 4NU 50.730456, -3.542097 ☎ +44 1392 274039 single £46, double £72 Simple 2-star next to main train station, 1 kilometers north of centre.

City Gate Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, EX4 3RB 50.723693, -3.534853 next to Guildhall Shopping Centre ☎ +44 1392 495811 £75 single, £85 double 3-star pub with rooms near town centre.

Jurys Inn Exeter - Western Way, EX1 2DB 50.725773, -3.5218 ☎ +44 1392 312400 Rooms from £79 3-star, reliable chain choice near downtown.

Hotel du Vin Exeter Magdalen St, EX2 4HY 50.720183, -3.5264 ☎ +44 1392 790120 From £89 4-star with spa & bistro, central. Variable room size: "cosy" means kinda small.

Silver Springs 12 Richmond Road, St. Davids, EX4 4JA 50.726473, -3.536584 ☎ +44 1392 494040 Singles from £85, double from £95 Serviced apartments, short-stay available.

University of Exeter - From £60 double Thit is primarily an lodging agency for Exeter students. During Easter and summer vacation rooms with Bed & Breakfast may be available on the Streatham Campus, 2 kilometers north of downtown, if they're not booked out to conferences.

Mercure Southgate Hotel Southernhay East, EX1 1QF 50.72067, -3.52856£115 double Great breakfast, decent rooms, friendly staff. Parking £12 per day.

Street Olaves Hotel 16 Mary Arches St, EX4 3AZ 50.722451, -3.534898 ☎ +44 1392 217736 £115 double, £155 suite 3-star in Georgian house with restaurant & tapas café.

Stay Safe

Exeter is very safe compared to other cities in the UK. There is a slight likelihood that you will be asked for money by homeless people at some point, but most of them are not aggressive and will simply move to the next person if you tell them, 'No, sorry.'

Cope in Exeter

The local newspaper is the Express and Echo, published weekly. It is a good source for local events listings. The Exeter Flying Post offers alternative editorial views.

Go next

One of the main pulling points for the city is the ease in which one can get out of the urban environment and into the nationside. Exeter is a convenient gateway to Dartmoor, Plymouth and the rest of Devon and Cornwall.

Beaches: the nearest are at Exmouth (England) | Exmouth and Dawlish Warren, but the whole of the south-west peninsula is within reach.
Scenic towns: Lyme Regis to the east, Totnes and Dartmouth (Devon) | Dartmouth to the south
Dartmoor National Park|Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park|Exmoor National Parks
Countryside: The Devon countryside offers rolling hills, fast-flowing rivers, and countless picturesque villages and small towns
Other major towns in Devon: Torquay and Plymouth (England) | Plymouth