About Exeter

Exeter is a city located in Devon, England, known for its historical significance and vibrant cultural scene. The city centre features a mix of modern shops and traditional markets, with the historic Guildhall being one of the oldest municipal buildings in the country. Visitors can explore the Exeter Cathedral, a fine example of Gothic architecture, which dates back to the 12th century and is renowned for its impressive vaulted ceilings. The River Exe runs through the city, providing pleasant walking paths along its banks. Exeter is also home to several museums, including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, which showcases a variety of collections from natural history to fine art. The city serves as a gateway to the surrounding Devon countryside and coastline, making it a convenient base for those wishing to explore the region further.

Local Government

District Exeter
County Devon
Ward Heavitree
Constituency Exeter
Parish Exeter, unparished area
Region South West

Property Prices 26,399 sales

Average Price £392K
£100 £39.89M
Detached £489K 6,137
Semi £321K 5,754
Terraced £287K 8,922
Flat £196K 4,062

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

St James Park (Exeter) Train Station 0.6 miles
Exeter St Thomas Train Station 0.8 miles
Polsloe Bridge Train Station 1.2 miles
Marsh Barton Train Station 1.3 miles
Digby And Sowton Train Station 2 miles
Newcourt Train Station 2.6 miles

Location

Notable & Famous People from Exeter 23 people

Beth Gibbons
Singer
British singer
Bradley James
Actor
British actor
Crispian Steele-Perkins
Musician
British musician
Darren Crompton
Rugby union player
English rugby union player
David Aldous
Mathematician
British-American mathematician
David M. Knight
Chemist
British historian (1936–2018)
Dean Moxey
Association football player
English footballer (born 1986)
Fred Karno
Screenwriter
British theatre manager (1866-1941)
Harry Tincknell
Racing automobile driver
British racing driver
Harry Treadaway
Actor
British actor
James Holden
Disc jockey
English disc jockey of electronic music
James Spragg
Sport cyclist
cyclist
Joe Launchbury
Rugby union player
English rugby union footballer
John Wilkinson
Association football player
footballer, born 1979
Joseph of Exeter
Writer
British poet and writer
Liam Tancock
Swimmer
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, world champion, former world record-holder
Luke Treadaway
Stage actor
British actor
Matthew Goode
Actor
English actor (born 1978)
Nicholas Stone
Architect
English sculptor and architect
Rupert Wyatt
Screenwriter
English writer and film director
Thomas Bodley
Writer
English diplomat and scholar (1545-1613)
Tony Burrows
Singer
British singer
William Temple
Politician
Archbishop of Canterbury (1881-1944)