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| Exeter | ||
| country | England | |
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| Residents | 124.180 (2016) | |
| height | 7 m | |
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Exeter is a city in the county Devon to the west of England. The city is located on the Exe River just a few kilometers from the English Channel. Dartmoor National Park is nearby.
background
Around 50 AD, 7 years after the Roman invasion, a fort was built in a strategically favorable position at a ford through the River Exe. Parts of the Roman walls can still be seen, the Roman bath was discovered near the cathedral (not accessible). After the Romans left the country, the fort was quickly taken over by a local tribe and gained a prominent position. In the 12th century Exeter had become an important trading center thanks to shipping on the Exe. However, this trade route was closed in 1290 by the construction of a weir, the Countess of Devon had not received her tithe from the fishermen in time. The ships could only reach Topsham to the south. This important position could still be held in the early Middle Ages and despite two looting by the Vikings. After the conquest of England by William the Conqueror, the residents rebelled against the new king. He had the city besieged and later built Rougemont Castle in order to be able to prevent further possible uprisings in the bud. It was not until the 16th century that the city received the port rights back. Since the river was completely silted up, the Exeter Ship Canal was created. Thanks to the wool trade, the city continued to grow and gained a good economic position, which was maintained even during the Industrial Revolution (the water from the Exe powered the machines in the factories). With the introduction of the steam engines, the industry could not develop further because the coal and iron deposits were not nearby.
In 1942 the city was badly damaged by bombing raids. Although only a few buildings have been reconstructed, some historical buildings have been preserved. For a time Exeter was the capital of Cornwall, today it is that of Devon.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Exeter Airport is 5 mi / 8 km east of Exeter city center, not far from the four-lane developed 
and therefore easily accessible by car. The short-term car park P1 is 50 m from the terminal and costs around £ 3.00 for half an hour / £ 12.00 per day (all prices as of Aug. 2020). Long-term parking is just a short distance away and costs between £ 6.00 and £ 10.00 per day. There are bus connections to Exeter from Stagecoach every half hour (every Sunday) to the train station, Timetable). There are also taxis and various rental car companies (AVIS, Europcar, Hertz) at the airport. There is no direct train connection to the airport.
The airport has few domestic connections and flights to hot water destinations. There are currently (2020) no flight connections to D / A / CH.
Possible alternatives for travelers are:
- Bristol Airport - Approx. 111 km away
- London Heathrow Airport - Approx. 296 km away, numerous connections worldwide
By train
The 2 Exeter St Davids Railway Station is the main train station of the city. From here there are connections to London Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham and Cornwall. The trains are from First great western operated.
Of 3 Exeter Central (Queen Street) there are connections to London Waterloo (via Salisbury) and various regional destinations. The trains are from First great western operated.
By bus
The 4 Bus station located on Paris Street.
The National Express offers the following connections, among others:
- Line 315 Bournemouth and Cornwall
- Line 320 Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham
- Line 500 Plymouth, Cornwall, Heathrow, London
- Line 501 Torbay, Heathrow, London
In the street
Exeter is linked to Bristol and Birmingham by the M5. The A 30 towards Okehampton runs past the edge of the Dartmoor and ends in Penzance in west Cornwall. The A 38 and A 380 lead to Torquay and Paignton on the coast. The A 38 runs along the eastern edge of the Dartmoor and leads via Plymouth to Bodmin, Cornwall.
By boat
The ferry ports in the south of England are quite far away: Dover is around 393 km and Portsmouth around 208 km.
Dover
- With DFDS from Dover to Calais
- With P&O from Dover to Calais
- With My Ferry Link from Dover to Calais
- With DFDS from Dover to Dunkirk
Portsmouth
- With Brittnay Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg-Octeville, St Malo and Le Havre (France)
- With Condor Ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg (France)
mobility
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The best way to get around the center is on foot. Paid parking spaces can be found on Paul Street and near the bus station, among others. The Cathedral and Quay Car Park is also conveniently located. There are several bus routes in the city, mainly from Stagecoach or Western greyhound will operate.
Tourist Attractions
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter
The first building on this site was built during the Normans between 1112 and 1206. The towers from him are still preserved, but today they are part of the transepts. The renovation of the cathedral began around 1270, and the west facade was completed in 1360. At this time, the figures in its lower area were also created, those in the upper area did not follow until the end of the 15th century. The cathedral, which is made of sandstone, stands on a relatively small Cathedral Close. The west side of the square is bordered by beautiful, historic houses.
The interior of the church impresses with its uniform early Gothic design. The mighty pillars stand close together and open up to form a narrow vault. The bosses are ornately decorated.
The equipment well worth seeing includes:
- The Minstrel's Gallery (Spielmannsempore) was attached to the north wall of the nave around 1340. The parapet consists of a stone slab, which is decorated with 12 painted angels making music.
- Astronomical Clock (Astronomical clock). The large clock face is the oldest part of the clock (around 1480). A disk on which a fleur-de-lys is depicted shows the hours and the position of the sun, the silver ball the phases of the moon. The minutes are displayed on the upper dial (around 1780).
Choir
The choir stalls were created in Victorian times, but the misericords that were carved in 1260 are also incorporated. Various motifs can be seen on them. The imposing bishop's throne (1316) is decorated with a multitude of carvings. It is only held together by tenons and grooves.
Cathedral library
The cathedral library is located in the Bishop's Palace. The "Exeter Book" is housed here. The book dates back to 950, is written in Old English and consists of a few short poems, religious subjects and puzzles.
Museums
- 2 Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street. Tel.: 44 (0)1392 265858. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Price: free entry.
- St Nicholas Priory, The Mint (pedestrian passage between Fore Street and Bartholomew Street West). Tel.: 44 (0)1392 265858. Open: Easter to October Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Price: £ 4.00.
- 3 Underground passages, 2 Paris Street (in the Princesshay Quarter). Tel.: 44 (0)1392 665887, Email: [email protected]. There is a system of corridors under Exeter High Street. These corridors date from the 14th century. They housed the lead pipes that carried fresh drinking water from the springs on the other side of the city wall to Exeter. In order to prevent digging every time a pipe burst, the corridors were bricked up and vaulted. This allowed workers in the Middle Ages to have access to the entire network. A unique monument was created, there is no similar system in the whole of Great Britain. Before joining one of the guided tours, you can have a look around the Underground Interpretation Center (exhibition and info film).Open: Tuesday to Friday 11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Sunday 11.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (October to May), Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Sunday 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (June to September, as of 2013).Price: £ 5.60.
activities
hike
In the vicinity of the city
- In Dartmoor
- On the South West Coast Path
Cycling & water sports
- Rentals:
- Saddles & paddles, 4 Kings Wharf, The Quay. Tel.: 44 (0)1392 424241. Open: all day.Price: bike £ 15.00, single kayak £ 35.00.
Boat trips
- Exeter Cruises, The Quay. Tel.: 44 (0)7 984 368 442, Email: [email protected]. Open: A cruise on the Exeter Canal takes 50 minutes, several trips a day, Weekends in April, May and September and Bank Holiday, June, July and August every day.Price: Adult round trip £ 6.00.
- Stuart Line Cruises, in Exeter and Exmouth, among others. Tel.: 44 (0)1395 222144 (Summer), 44 (0)1395 279693 (Winter). Open: Various cruises along the coast, the Exeter Canal or the Exe River.
shop
There are the usual chain stores along the high street. Smaller, independent shops can be found on the side streets (Gandle Street, Cathedral Green and Magdalen Road. There are outdoor shops on Ford Street.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
There are in the city University of Exeter, which offers various courses as well as that Exeter College.
Work
security
Exeter is a safe travel destination, but the same rule applies here: watch out for your valuables.
health
pharmacy
- 1 boots, 250-251 High Street. Tel.: 44 (0)1392 432244. Open: Mon to Sat 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
hospital
Practical advice
Tourist information
- Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets, Dix's Field (in the Princesshay Quarter). Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thu / Sat 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
- Quay House Visitor Center, 46 The Quay. Tel.: 44 (0)1392 271611, Email: [email protected]. Open: April to October daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November to March Sat / Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Price: free entry.
- Main Post Office, 28 Bedford Street. Tel.: 44 (0)8457 223344. Open: Mon to Sat 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Postcode: Ex 1 to EX 6
Area code 01392, from abroad 44 1392
trips
- Dartmoor National Park. The landscape of the approx. 650 km² national park is very different. One part consists of moor from which heather-covered hills (so-called "Tors") rise up with bare granite rocks as peaks. In other areas there are green stream valleys and pastures surrounded by dry stone walls. The now lonely landscape was once settled. There are numerous prehistoric sites, e.g. Grimspound (remains of a village from the Bronze Age) or the megalithic complex Merrivale (stone circles, rows of stones and menhirs). The Clapper Bridge (e.g. in Postbridge) are also interesting. The largest place in the moor is Widecombe in the moor. The Warren House Inn is lonely on the B3212, which runs through Dartmoor.
literature
Web links
http://www.exeter.gov.uk/ (en) - Exeter official website
