England: Exeter
Exeter is the county town of Devon and is highly popular with tourists. With excellent transport links the town is a superb place to stay while visiting other areas of Devon or as part of a two city vacation (Plymouth is only about thirty seven miles away). Part of the charm of Exeter lies in it's ancient roots the Romans took advantage of the areas position (both military and economic) and fortified the town. Elements of Roman occupation still exist, such as the town walls, and evidence of a substantial Roman baths was uncovered (then covered again) in the 1970s.
One of the most prominent features, in Exeter, is St Peter's Cathedral which was founded in 1050 and is well worth a visit. Exeter's historic Guildhall is the oldest civic building in England and is still very much in use today and it worth visiting as it is open to the public. One of the more unusual visitor attractions in the city ar the medieval Underground Passages which are to be found in the heart of Exeter but they are incredibly popular so make sure you get there early (admissions charge)!
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Exeter also offers superb Red Coat Guided Tours around the most interesting parts of the city and some of the more unusual. Tours take about an hour and a half and cover such diverse topics such as "Exeter Old & New" and "Murder & Mayhem", so whatever floats your boat there will be something to keep you entertained.
Ten Great Places To Visit In Exeter, England
St Peter's Cathedral
Guildhall
Quay House Visitor Centre
Exeter's Underground Passages
Spacex Gallery
Exeter Cathedral
Powderham Castle
Exeter's Historic Quayside
Exeter Phoenix
Exe Island
Hotels In Exeter
Exeter Court Hotel
A reasonably priced 3 star hotel close to Exeter Airport. Read more...
Oke Lodge Hotel
A cheap 2 star hotel which is close to the town centre. Read more...
Mercure Southgate Exeter
An excellent 4 star hotel (at a reasonable price) right in the very heart of Exeter. Read more...
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Useful Exeter Links
Exeter City Council
An incredibly informative site that is worth visiting to plan your Exeter city break.
Wikipedia on Exeter
The usual superb indepth look at the city from this excellent free encylopedia
Exeter Bed & Breakfast
Listings of guest houses and hotels in Exeter.
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