Exeter Woollen Trail

About Exeter Woollen Trail

Exeter Woollen Trail is a self-guided trail that provides a great way to learn about the historic city and its most important industry of the past, the woollen cloth trade. The trail guide can be downloaded online, or paper copies are available at the Visitor Guildhall, which is the starting point of the trail.

The area surrounding the Guildhall is where many wealthy merchants set up their offices, shops, and homes, from here the trail will take you to St Nicholas Priory, a Tudor house that was the home of 2 of the city's prominent wool merchants. Next you will see Tucker's Hall, followed by the Old Exe Bridge, which was a principle entry point for much of the cloth that was brought to the city.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

You can complete the trail at any time.

However, some stops lead to buildings which may be closed.

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Directions

Exeter Woollen Trail

Exeter Tourist Information Centre, Dixs Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RQ, England

Tel: 01392 265700

Last updated: 09:54 26/02/2026

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