Home to a famous university, a number of well-known sports teams and a magnificent cathedral, Exeter may not be the largest city in Devon - that title goes to Plymouth - but it is the administrative centre of the county and remains ever-popular with tourists thanks to its quaint city centre and long history. The original settlement at Exeter predates even the Romans, and Exeter has always been an important city, whether it be under Roman rule, in the Middle Ages, or later. Evidence of the city’s long history can be seen today in the Roman wall that surrounds the city centre, as well as the award-winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can also explore Exeter’s unique Underground Passages, which wind their way under the city.
As those who live in Exeter will tell you, the city is unique, unusual and idiosyncratic. Locals are proud and beat to the sound of their own drum in a varied cultural scene that includes a diverse mixture of restaurants, pubs, bars and venues. After you pass Bath and Bristol, Exeter is the next notable food city as you head down into the depths of Cornwall. Whether you’re exploring Gandy street or the West Quarter, you’re sure to find something that suits you.
Once you get out into the countryside around Exeter, you’ll discover another side of Devon. The World Heritage-protected Jurassic Coast is right on your doorstep, and that makes Exeter popular with hikers and walkers.
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