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Enjoy Killerton's glorious landscaped garden, extensive parkland, fine 18th-century house and unique fashion collection.

Get up close and personal to a selection of books from Exeter Library's 'Special Collections' dating back to 1480!

Join RAMM's Collections Manager Julien Parsons to discover the architectural history of The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery. Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to hear some of the untold stories behind this beautiful building.

The hydro turbine house on the river Teign will be open to have a look around.

Tour the centre and then see and hear about the fascinating history of St David's. The centre was originally an 18th Century merchant’s house and former school for the partially blind.

This talk describes the refectory of St Nicholas' Priory, its historic significance during Tudor times, its decline in Victorian times, and eventually the incredible restoration work of the refectory completed by Niall Phillips back during the 1990s.

High above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor stands Castle Drogo. Reminiscent of a medieval fortress the castle was designed and built between 1910 and 1930 by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe.

The Quay Words team are thrilled to be joined by JoJo Spinks for this free, Heritage Open Days event, exploring the Working Class built heritage of Exeter's historic Quayside, past and present.

This event is a HoD Guided tour showing the restoration of St Nicholas' Priory, and shall talk about physical and cultural changes to do with the location, and those involved in this historic process.

Devon History Society explore the public service of Eleanor and Frances Acland in the 1920s.

Visit the home of Exeter's patron Saint.

Join the Art Work Exeter team in an imaginative exploration of Exeter quayside's historic and contemporary architecture. This drop-in event is open to all ages. No experience needed to join in.

St Anne’s is a beautiful medieval chapel, and a place of Orthodox Christian worship since 1980. The church is not normally open except for services, so this is a rare opportunity for visitors to view it from the inside.

It is 300 years since Baptists first worshipped God on our South Street site. Do come and visit our exhibition about the history of the church, see our sanctuary, and also enjoy a display of our worship banners. Tea & coffee available.

The Devon and Exeter Institution is a thriving independent historic library and educational charity in the heart of the city. Our purpose is to Preserve and Educate and we welcome new members and visitors of all ages.

Get up close with the historical archive of the police forces of the southwest of England, at the Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall.

Explore 100-year-old presses and learn about printmaking's rich history. Meet printmakers, see live demos, and support our young persons’ bursary with our fundraising print sale.

A Talk by Exeter's Red Coat Guides

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

A New Red Coat Tour exploring Exeter's literary connections

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

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

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

Self-guided tours of grade II listed 19th Century Victorian gothic chapel and grounds, converted into The New School in 1992 and now Exeter Pre-Prep School. Exhibition of school archives in the hall.

Step back in time to discover how Victorian engineering harnessed the power of water in this historic mill.

Columbjohn Chapel and Gatehouse Arch: intriguing remains of an ornate C17th arch, isolated Chapel and the site of a lost Tudor mansion. Exeter University's excavation of the site features in Digging for Britain, available on BBC iplayer.

An artist’s walk from St. Martin’s church in the heart of Exeter to a local graveyard.

From the earliest post-mortems and medical drawings of the body to modern imaging, seeing and understanding how our bodies are built - and therefore how we can rebuild them - has grown and evolved over thousands of years. A co-curated exhibition.

Find out more about St Martin's Church and its parish in this Grade I listed city centre church on Exeter's Cathedral Green.

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.

From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September there will be an exhibition of the history of Poltimore House and Estate displaying documents, photos, maps etc in the Studio Kitchen.

Old St Leonard's Hall will open its doors to welcome visitors to view the recently converted Victorian Sunday school. Hear about its rich history. Hosted in collaboration with the Dissenters' Graveyard Trust. Refreshments provided.

Unique Grade 1 Church, re-built in the Commonwealth period (1657), with a significant place in the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549.

Join us in our archives for an introductory look at the architectural records of the Cathedral. Explore records from the Medieval to Modern era.

Discover the fascinating history of Topsham.

A small exhibition to share the connection between the first African Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c. 1809 – 31 December 1891), Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet (1787-1871) and the chapel at Killerton.

This event aims to showcase part of the circuit of Exeter's City Wall, to distribute promotional literature and to conduct guided walks along sections of the city wall.

A family heritage event at St Leonards Old Hall (formerly Roberts Road Hall) and the Dissenters' Graveyard: the history of Dissenters and their Graveyard with displays, activities, dialogue, refreshments and a 'Dissenter' at the Graveyard.

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.

Illustrated Lecture By Geoff Brown at The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum on the coming of sound to Britain. Support from Arielle Woods on female movie and theatre mogul Irene Mayer Selznick. In Seminar Room A/B Old Lbrary at the University of Exeter.

In recent years St. Mary the Virgin in Poltimore has become a 'Festival Church' and is generally closed. (Services are held on Festivals only). However, it has some remarkable features which we would like visitors to enjoy on September 20th.

Quirky things that interest the guide as well as stories about the up to eight bridges that the tour passes under or over on its way to the Quay

This event is now FULLY BOOKED. 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!

The new purpose-built Multifaith Centre is the latest project at Exeter University to promote respect and inclusion. Join us for a tour of this special space built to highest sustainability standards (Passivhaus) at the heart of the university.

SOLD OUT - ALL OUR TOURS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED. Fascinating guided tour of the Fursdon historic family house, with beautiful gardens to explore and home-baked cakes and scones to enjoy at the Coach Hall tearoom.

Welcome to St Michael's Mount Dinham! Our Heritage Open Days events are inspired by the architecture of this stunning Grade I listed building, renowned for its beautiful acoustic, tall spire and resident Peregrine falcons.

In this free, drop-in session, you’ll have the opportunity to see, touch and explore a range of rare, unique and fascinating items relating to architecture in Exeter and Devon.