Places To Visit near Exeter

Exeter Underground Passages
Explore the medival passages that lie beneath Exeter High Street. Learn about the history of the tunnels with an interactive display, exhibition and film, then don a hard hat for a guided tour of the pasages that once piped fresh water to the city.
www.exeter.gov.uk/passages

Killerton House and Gardens
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-killerton

Crealy Adventure Theme Park
Six magical realms to explore. The Adventure Zone and Magical Kingdom are indoor playareas that will keep children of all ages entertained whatever the weather. Go gooey over the cute and fluffy animals in the Animal Realm, take the nature trails through the woods and lakes in the Natural Realm, make friends with the piglets or take a ride on a Dartmoor pony in the Farming Realm, or let off steam on the Techno race karts and bumper boats in the Action Realm. There are plenty of fun activities here for a family day out.
www.crealy.co.uk/devon

Exeter Crafts Guild
Over 50 artists and craftsmen exhibit their work in this beautiful 17th Century building.

Exeter Picture House

www.picturehouses.co.uk

Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
The impressive triangular tower is a landmark of the Devon skyline, visible for miles around. Near to the walking trails at Haldon Forest Park.
www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk

Haldon Forest Park
Walking, cycling and horse riding in 3,500 acres of woodland near Exeter. You'll also find the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World here - an educational charity aimed at increasing our awareness and understanding of environmental issues, as well as a high wire adventure course and children's play area. Hungry after all the activity? The Ridge Cafe serves locally-sourced organic food and drink, or bring your own to enjoy in the picnic and BBQ areas.

Killerton Estate
Set in farmland and orchards, this little hamlet of buildings embodies the pastoral Devon of yesteryear. The water-powered corn mill sits by the River Clyst near the thatched Budlake Old Post Office, which served as village post office until 1950. Today, roses and herbs grow in the cottage garden. The timbers in the intriguing 'Maker's' medieval cob cottage and blacksmith's workshop are still soot-blackened from years of cottage industry. Amble a while and soak up some of Devon's history.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-killertonclystonmill

Northcott Theatre
A repertory theatre with a strong programme of classic and new plays.
www.northcott-theatre.co.uk

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
The most prestigious museum in Devon, a huge place with an incredibly diverse range of exhibitions - whatever you’re interested in, there’s something here to fascinate you.