Exeter's Historic Quayside Tours and Activities

In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.
In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.
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Popular places to visit

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Exeter Cathedral
Church from Exeter Guildhall

Guildhall Shopping Centre

During your trip to Exeter, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Guildhall Shopping Centre. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Guildhall Shopping Centre
Exeter showing heritage elements

Princesshay

During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princesshay. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Princesshay
Royal Albert Museum and Gallery featuring interior views

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery

Housed in a Gothic revival building in the heart of Exeter, this award-winning museum showcases a range of displays from around the world.

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter showing heritage elements

Exeter's Underground Passages

Rummage through old pipe corridors that once carried water past the city ramparts. Hear stories about the site’s cholera epidemics and use as an air raid shelter.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Wharfinger's House

Find out about the history of Exeter with a stop at Wharfinger's House. Visit the shops and lively bars in this quaint area.

Wharfinger's House

Top Exeter's Historic Quayside Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Southernhay East Exeter England
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns

White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
66 South Street Exeter England
White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
Hotel Du Vin Exeter

Hotel Du Vin Exeter

4 out of 5
Magdalen Street Exeter England
Hotel Du Vin Exeter
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG

Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG

3.5 out of 5
3 CATHERINE STREET Exeter England
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG
Leonardo Hotel Exeter

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

4 out of 5
Western Way Exeter England
Leonardo Hotel Exeter
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

4 out of 5
Sandy Park Way Exeter England
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
St Andrews Hotel

St Andrews Hotel

3 out of 5
28 Alphington Road Exeter England
St Andrews Hotel
Queens Court Hotel

Queens Court Hotel

3 out of 5
Bystock Terrace Exeter England
Queens Court Hotel
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