Exeter Historic Guildhall

Delve deeper into the stories, symbols and characters that have shaped Exeter through a series of engaging, themed tours led by the Guildhall's knowledgeable Mace Sergeants (pre-booking essential). Explore the building's remarkable past on History of the Guildhall, uncover the meanings behind centuries of civic art and emblems in Paintings and Heraldry, discover tales of law and order in Crime and Justice, and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of local trailblazers in Women of Devon. Each tour offers a unique perspective on the Guildhall's rich heritage, revealing fascinating details of one of the city's most iconic historic landmarks.

 14th - 20th, The Guildhall is open to the public throughout. Themed tours will take place every 90 minutes from 10:30AM. (10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00)

Timings

Monday 14 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: Paintings & Heraldry 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Tuesday 15 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: Crime & Justice 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Wednesday 16 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: Paintings & Heraldry 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Thursday 17 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: Crime & Justice 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Friday 18 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: The History of the Guildhall 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Saturday 19 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: The History of the Guildhall 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Sunday 20 September:

Guildhall open 10:30 - 16:00. Tour: Women of Devon 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

Location & directions

Guildhall, 203 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3EB

Directions:

The Guildhall is located in the heart of Exeter on the High Street and is easily accessible by public transport.

Contact on day:

Exeter Tickets

Telephone number:

+441392665866

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Prebooking is required. 10 spaces are available for each tour time. The ground floor (main hall) of the Historic Guildhall is fully accessible, but some tours may venture upstairs. Please contact us to discuss individual requirements.

Booking telephone number:

+441392665866

Booking website:

https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/book-tickets/heritage-open-days/

Booking opens:

25 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

The ground floor (main hall) of the Historic Guildhall is fully accessible, but some tours may venture upstairs. Please contact us to discuss individual requirements.

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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