Things To Do in South Devon
Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon
Great local nature reserve by the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve 'contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife'. (Devon County Council website) We'd recommend following the...
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon
Distinctive South Devon landmark providing great views Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, rises from Haldon Forest in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. You catch sight of it from all directions, for example wh...
Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter, South Devon
Fun outdoor adventure activity at Haldon Forest Park Move through the canopy of trees high above the forest floor using walkways, swings and zip wires at Haldon Forest Park. There are a couple of options. Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is aimed at visitors aged 10 or above. Go Ape Tree Top Jun...
Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, South Devon
Major South Devon outdoor activities attraction Haldon Forest covers high ground in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. Haldon Forest Park is a major South Devon outdoor activities centre. It has numerous...
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Exeter, South Devon
The Westcountry's best museum Essential visiting when on holiday in South Devon. We can't recommend the museum highly enough. Location of Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) We've positioned Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) on Google maps. Zoom...
Exeter High Street, Exeter, South Devon
Arguably the best place to shop in the Westcountry Exeter High Street and Exeter Princesshay are arguably the best places to shop in the Westcountry. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants in which to refuel. Try Queen Street Dining just off the High Street with all its restaurants a...
Exeter Princesshay, Exeter, South Devon
The world's largest brands and retailers Princesshay is a relatively recent development in central Exeter. Some of the world's largest brands and retailers have stores in Princesshay. You'll find plenty of places to eat and drink at either end of Princesshay. It also offers fine views of...
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon
Medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter. The tunnels were built to supply water to the city. According to the guidebook, 'no similar system of passages can be explored by the public e...
The Devon Witches, Exeter, South Devon
Last people in England to be executed for witchcraft tried here and hanged The last people in England to be executed for witchcraft were tried and hanged in Exeter. There's a plaque on a wall of the ruined Rougemont Castle that reads: 'THE DEVON WITCHES. IN MEMORY OF Temperance Lloyd Susannah...
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon
The oldest standing castle building in England Rougemont Castle, or Exeter Castle, was built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The main attraction today is the fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. There's an information board by the gatehouse prov...
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, South Devon
One of the UK's great buildings and essential visiting Exeter Cathedral is one of the UK's great buildings. Situated in the heart of Exeter, it's essential visiting when on holiday in Exeter or South Devon. Highlights include Exeter Cathedral west front with its rows of medieval scul...
Exeter Cathedral Close, Exeter, South Devon
Beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Goo...
Exeter Medieval Trail, Exeter, South Devon
Medieval Exeter Exeter is home to a wealth of medieval buildings. Follow the Exeter Medieval Trail to learn more about the city's past. Locations on Exeter Medieval Trail Exeter Medieval Trail runs past Castle Street, Cathedral Yard, Southernhay, Wynard's Almshouses, Smyther...
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon
Exeter's Roman wall Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Locations on the Exeter City Wall...
Exeter Woollen Trail, Exeter, South Devon
Exeter's historic wool trade Much of Exeter's wealth was generated by the wool trade. The Exeter Woollen Trail is a historical and cultural walking trail in the centre of the city exploring Exeter's role in that industry 'Exeter's cloth industry reached its peak in the late 1600s when ove...