Exeter

Properties and events in Exeter

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AudaTours Exeter Audio Tour: Everyday Histories

Exeter Historic Guildhall, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HS
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Exeter, exploring the cathedral craftspeople, ship workers, watermen and traders of the city.

Exeter Blitz

The Devon War Memorial, Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover how Exeter was affected by the Blitz. Red Coat Guided Tour.

Exeter Community Centre and St David's Walking Tour

17 St. David’s Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Exeter Community Centre was originally an 18th Century merchant’s house and is a former school for the blind. Join our tour of the centre and our guided walk around the area to see and hear about the fascinating history of St David's.

Exeter Herstories - Walking with Women through Time

The Devon War Memorial, Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HJ
In person
Pre-booking required

A Red Coat Tour exploring the achievements of women in Exeter that have often been overlooked

Exeter Historic Guildhall

Guildhall, 203 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3EB
In person
Pre-booking required

Step inside Exeter's magnificent Historic Guildhall, one of the oldest civic buildings in England still in continuous use, and discover centuries of local history at this special Heritage Open Days event.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Underground Passages, 2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us under the streets of Exeter on a tour of the city's Underground Passages. Created to bring fresh water into the city from the 14th century onwards and now a unique experience!

Guided Walk of the Historic Port of Topsham

Holman Way Car Park, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0EN
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the fascinating history of Topsham.

Markets, Merchants & Mariners

The Devon War Memorial, Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HJ
In person
Pre-booking required

This tour explores how areas of the city have changed and adapted over the years.

Old St Leonard’s Hall, Exeter - a heritage building exceeding future carbon targets

Old St. Leonard's Hall - Studio, Roberts Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Old St Leonard’s Hall and discover how historic buildings can become part of a low-carbon future - including tours and advice on sustainable refurbishment of older buildings.

St Clements Church, Powderham

Church Road, Powderham, 1 Church Road, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

An excellent opportunity to visit this ancient church. Consecrated in 1259, this has been the family church for the Earls of Devon & the Courtenay family since the 13th century. Musical Interludes, Talks & Cream Teas on each Open Day.

St Nicholas Priory - Restoring a Medieval Priory

St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join our tour to see how St Nicholas Priory was restored in the years 1912-1916.

St. Sidwells - Sidwell Street Heritage Walk

St. Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided heritage walk of the Sidwell Street area and beyond. Guided tours of St Sidwell's - 'Lost Treasures of St Sidwell's'

Tuckers Hall - Incorporation of The Guilds of Weaver, Fullers and Shearmen

Tuckers Hall, 140 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover a medieval meeting hall, dating from 1471. Home to The Incorporated Guilds of Weavers, Fullers (AKA Tuckers) and Shearmen. Woollen Cloth Trades Museum with static and interactive exhibits plus guided tours.

Working People's Lives in the Parish of St Martins

St Martin's Church, Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out more about St Martin's Church and the people who lived nearby and worshipped here during its long history.

Writers Around Exeter

The Devon War Memorial, Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HJ
In person
Pre-booking required

A Red Coat Tour exploring Exeter's literary connections