Curious About Exeter
Exeter, Devon
About Curious About Exeter
Curious About Exeter gives an entertaining glimpse into what makes this fascinating Devon city what it is. Whether you're a resident or visiting for the first time, we will show you things you wouldn't previously have noticed, as well as the obvious places.
Explore Exeter with Curious About Exeter! Walk through gardens, explore city walls, shops & an ancient church, then end up at the majestic Cathedral. Stroll along promenades & down to the Quayside.
Our two unique walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one longer walk, depending upon available time and energy and how many of our suggestions for things to do and see on the way appeal to you!
Walk 1: Gardens to Cathedral
This walk starts at the intriguing Northernhay Gardens, a delight to explore, before probing the charm of Rougemont Gardens with its city walls. Sweeping past Exeter Castle you'll enter busy and quirky shopping streets, one housing an ancient church, before stumbling across the ruins of bygone almshouses. Next there's a Roman Way and elegant promenades, before arriving at the splendour of
Exeter's spectacular Cathedral. (1.5 miles / 1.5 hours / wheelchair and buggy friendly)
Walk 2: Cathedral to Quayside
Walking beside Cathedral Green will take you back to an earlier, graceful era, before passing an early medieval church, Exeter Cathedral School and a 14th century Bishop's Palace gateway. Now it's downhill all the way, past a Baptist Church, city walls and the Custom House, before the Exeter quayside expands before you: a river and canal with old world charm, combined with stylish living, eating and drinking! (1 mile / 1 hour, steps make this walk unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies)
Have fun and stay curious...
We have been established since 2008
We aren't just a treasure hunt!
You'll get:
- An 18-page booklet containing two self-guided walks (delivered as a) a printed booklet or b) downloadable booklet (for mobile use or to print at home)
- Full instructions,
- A map with the routes and places of interest marked on,
- Detailed directions
- Clues (with answers if needed, including 5 pictures to find along the way)
- Interesting snippets about the history of the location and the people and events that have shaped it
- Ideas for other things to see and do on the way
Opening Times
Our walks are self guided, so can be done whenever you like and in your own time!
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (17-18+) : £7.49
£7.49 for a instant download (print at home or view on device)
£7.99 +P&P for a printed booklet sent to you first class.
One printed booklet/instant download is recommended for up to four people.
USe code DOWTK25 at checkout for 25% off all Curious About walks when you spend over £12
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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