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A snapshot into... Exeter

• June 14, 2021

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.

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation  

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.
 

Facts About Exeter

• According to research Exeter is the safest place in England to drive a car. It turns out that the roads here are as much as 50% safer than those in the rest of the country!  
• Famous people that come from Exeter include JK Rowling, Chris Martin, Tommy Cooper and William Temple
• The Cathedral of St Peter dates back to 1050 and was rebuilt in 1258  in decorative gothic style
• Underneath Exeter’s high street, there is a complex trail of underground passages that were once used to create a completely unique water system, allowing clean water to be filtered through from the natural springs outside of the city. These date as far back as the 14th century.
   

Cost of Living in Exeter

Cost of Renting Accommodation per month

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

Transportation

1ltr Petrol	£1.28
One-Way Public Transport Ticket	£2.60
Monthly Public Transport Ticket	£55.99
1km Taxi Journey	£1.50

Entertainment

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

Time it Takes to Travel by Train from Exeter to Cities in the UK

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

Education in Exeter

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.
 

Things to do in Exeter 

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!
 

Relocation to Exeter

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References

Exeter City Council website. (2020). Exeter economy in numbers - Exeter City Council. [online] Available at: https://exeter.gov.uk/business/relocating-to-exeter/exeter-economy-in-numbers/ [Accessed 27 Jan. 2021].

Visitexeter.com. (2020). Exeter Quayside - Historic Site in Exeter, Exeter - Visit Exeter. [online] Available at: https://www.visitexeter.com/things-to-do/exeter-quayside-p1215273 [Accessed 27 Jan. 2021].

Living, C. and Kingdom, U. (2020). Cost of Living in Exeter. [online] Numbeo.com. Available at: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Exeter [Accessed 27 Jan. 2021].

TripAdvisor. (2020). Crealy Family Theme Park (Exeter) - 2020 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos) - Exeter, England | TripAdvisor. [online] Available at: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186254-d214976-Reviews-Crealy_Family_Theme_Park-Exeter_Devon_England.html [Accessed 27 Jan. 2021].