Exeter Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Exeter is a city of 117,763 people in Devon, in south-west England. It is served by Exeter Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving by plane.
The nearby Devon and South Devon coast has several beaches within 40 kilometres of the city. The closest named options are Maidencombe Beach, 23.6 kilometres away, and Watcombe Beach, 24.8 kilometres away, while Goodrington Sands and Broadsands are further along the coast.
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Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Exeter
Jan
8°13Feb
10°11Mar
11°16Apr
14°15May
18°10Jun
20°8Jul
21°14Aug
21°10Sep
19°15Oct
16°14Nov
12°16Dec
10°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Exeter
Maidencombe Beach
23.6 km away
Watcombe Beach
24.8 km away
Weston Mouth
24.9 km away
Oddicombe Beach
26.3 km away
Babbacombe Beach
26.7 km away
Preston Sands
30.6 km away
Goodrington Sands
32.8 km away
Broadsands
34.7 km away
Things to do in Exeter
Exeter Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.5 km
Diocese of Exeter
religious organization
0.5 km
Exeter Islamic Centre
muslim place of worship
1.3 km
Exeter Quay
monument
0.2 km
St Petrock's Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.5 km
Barnfield Theatre
music venue
0.8 km
1.7 km
Tuckers Hall
historic site
0.3 km
Getting there
Exeter Airport · 8.8 km
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