Northernhay Gardens — Attraction in Exeter

A decent size public garden but with limited number of trees. I might be biased as I am used to forest like public gardens as an international student but the scarcity of trees mean that you are always exposed to the sun while visiting which makes it not so appealing during summer time or for those who don't like staying out in the sun for a long time for those who do however there are a number of bences and hills that can be used. What I didn't like at all is the fact that one always has to go up and down hills as the ground is not perfectly flat as in big cities.There's also no shop inside if you happen to want a snack or a drink but it is close to many food stores so if need be one can go and get some. All in all l did not like it and I will not...

The oldest public open space in England (dating from 1612) these gardens are a lovely place to walk, sit, chat and generally chill.

There are remains of the ancient Roman city wall, the later Saxon wall, and Victorian additions

There is also a striking monument to the dead of the World Wars. The figure of a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurse is believed to be one of the first women to be depicted on a war memorial in Britain.

There are four entrances to the gardens, all of which are now wheelchair accessible. However the slope up from Queen Street is very steep.

These gardens are Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks...

I love the way Northernhay looks and feels, it's a true gem within the city centre of Exeter. There's many historical monuments and statues within the park and it has a real sense of city based garden.

The thing that let's it down is the abundance of homeless people drinking in the park and smoking dope. I fear that this is a park based in town where the select few brave enough to take drugs in public flock to. There's often a great deal of students walking in and around the park and gardens too, sometimes loud and obnoxiously shouting.

I feel the Gardens would benefit from a form of security guard, watchman or a basic...