Exeter is an ancient city on the River Exe, located in Devon, southwest England. The city is brimming with local arts, historic buildings and a real sense of Devonshire pride. Exeter has a population of 128,900 and is at the heart of a travel to work area of over 470,000 residents.
The RD&E provides safe, high quality and compassionate care to around 450,000 people in Exeter and across East and Mid-Devon; in a large acute teaching hospital, twelve community hospitals, various community settings and in people’s homes. The Trust has an incredible 11,000 employees.
One-Bedroom Apartment in the City Centre |
£685.91 |
One-Bedroom Apartment outside of the City Centre |
£588.89 |
Three-Bedroom Apartment in the City Centre |
£1,007.14 |
Three-Bedroom Apartment outside of the City Centre |
£788.89 |
1ltr Petrol |
£1.28 |
One-Way Public Transport Ticket |
£2.60 |
Monthly Public Transport Ticket |
£55.99 |
1km Taxi Journey |
£1.50 |
Meal out for two in a local pub |
£20.00 |
Meal out for two in a mid-range restaurant, 3 courses |
£32.00 |
Cinema tickets for two people |
£20.00 |
One-month gym membership |
£28.83 |
Tennis court rental for 1 hour on the weekend |
£10.50 |
Beer 0.5ltr bottle |
£3.50 |
Coke/Pepsi 0.33ltr bottle |
£1.51 |
Cappuccino |
£2.31 |
City |
Time it Takes to Travel |
London |
2 Hour 14 Minutes |
Bristol |
59 Minutes |
Cardiff |
2 Hour 9 Minutes |
Manchester |
4 Hours 36 Minutes |
Newcastle |
6 Hours 6 Minutes |
Birmingham |
2 Hour 29 Minutes |
Liverpool |
4 Hours 15 Minutes |
Edinburgh |
7 Hours 7 Minutes |
There are 40 primary schools, 28 secondary schools and 17 colleges and sixth forms in Exeter. Exeter is also known for it’s university which is home to 23,500 students in more than 30 academic disciplines. It’s campuses offer world-class facilities.
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral is one of the oldest and most beautiful Cathedrals in England. Located in the centre of the city, there has been a Cathedral on the present site for nearly one thousand years. For £7.50 you can experience expert guided tours, trails and activities. Additional visitor facilities include a well-stocked shop and onsite café, serving a range of light lunches, afternoon teas and light snacks.
Exeter Quay
Exeter's Historic Quayside is one of the most attractive areas of the city, popular with locals and visitors alike for its fascinating history, interesting architecture and lively pubs and restaurants. Throughout the year events are held around the quay, everything from 10k runs to live music.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Exeter's world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. The displays reveal Devon and Exeter's rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the world cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world
Crealy Family Theme Park
Voted 'Family attraction of the year' Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the Southwest's No.1 Family day out. Complete with wild rides, masses of indoor play areas, live shows, and the friendliest animals.
Underground Passages
Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain. The Passages have long exercised a fascination over local people, with stories of wars and sieges, plague and pestilence!
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