Exeter Holidays

Exeter Holidays – A popular UK tourist attraction
Holidays in Exeter centre around the ancient city’s varied architecture, the nearby beaches and coastline and easy access to some of Devon’s prettiest towns and villages set in a sprawl of rolling countryside. Exeter holiday makers can reach the city by car, train and even by air: Exeter International Airport flies to and from airports around the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland as well as Amsterdam, Alicante, Frankfurt, Geneva, Malaga, Palma, Paris, Salzburg and other European holiday destinations. It’s a popular UK tourist destination, without being dominated by the tourist industry.

Holiday in Exeter – Sightseeing holidays in an historical city
A holiday in Exeter may not be the step back into the past that it was before the Second World War, but numerous important historical buildings remain and are worth a visit. Chief among them for Exeter holiday makers is Exeter Cathedral, which was built in the 12th century and modified extensively during the 13th and 14th centuries. Elsewhere in Exeter, the ruins of Rougemont Castle, built from 1068, contain numerous grade I and II listed buildings; Royal Albert Memorial Museum is a beautiful Victorian construction; St Nicholas Priory is the 900-year-old remains of a monastery; the Guildhall is the oldest building of its kind still serving its original function; Exeter’s historic quayside is home to the 17th century Custom House; various medieval churches, such as St Mary Steps, populate the city; and Exeter holiday makers can even tour the city’s medieval underground passages. City visitors can get some light relief from their sightseeing holiday by carrying out shopping among the city’s huge number of shops; enjoy numerous excellent restaurants and bars; relax in the Victorian ornamentation of Northernhay Gardens; or even aim to catch the annual open-air Shakespeare performance in the grounds of Rougemont Castle.

Exeter Holidays – No matter what your budget
You can find somewhere to stay for your Exeter holiday, regardless of your budget holiday limits. Cheap accommodation can be found in the form of youth hostels and sleeping quarters run by the University of Exeter; the city contains numerous bed and breakfasts and guest houses; there are hotels catering for family holidays in Devon as well as several luxury hotels for those after a romantic weekend away with no expense spared. Exeter is a handy starting point for various things to do and places to see in Devon: the nearest beaches are Dawlish Warren and the seaside resort town of Exmouth; charm-filled towns such as Totnes, Dartmouth and Lyme Regis are close to hand; and fans of rugged countryside and walking holidays are placed conveniently close to Dartmoor National Park.