Exeter's Historic Quayside Tours

In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.
In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.
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Exeter Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Exeter Cathedral
Church from Exeter Guildhall

Guildhall Shopping Centre

During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Guildhall Shopping Centre. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Guildhall Shopping Centre
Exeter featuring heritage elements

Princesshay

During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princesshay. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Princesshay
Royal Albert Museum and Gallery featuring interior views

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery

Housed in a Gothic revival building in the heart of Exeter, this award-winning museum showcases a range of displays from around the world.

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter featuring heritage elements

Exeter's Underground Passages

Rummage through old pipe corridors that once carried water past the city ramparts. Hear stories about the site’s cholera epidemics and use as an air raid shelter.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Wharfinger's House

Learn about the local history of Exeter when you take a trip to Wharfinger's House. Check out the shops and lively bars in this quaint area.

Wharfinger's House

Best Lodging Options Near Exeter's Historic Quayside

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Southernhay East Exeter England
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Tudor Street Exeter England
Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

4 out of 5
Sandy Park Way Exeter England
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Premier Inn Exeter City Centre

Premier Inn Exeter City Centre

3 out of 5
2 Southernhay Gardens Exeter England
Premier Inn Exeter City Centre
Central Exeter Apartment Kimberley Road

Central Exeter Apartment Kimberley Road

4 out of 5
1 Kimberley Road Exeter England
Central Exeter Apartment Kimberley Road
Southernhay House Hotel

Southernhay House Hotel

4.5 out of 5
36 Southernhay East Exeter England
Southernhay House Hotel
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