🇬🇧 Exeter Travel Guide: Top Attractions & Hidden Gems

⛪ 1. Exeter Cathedral (EX1 1HS) ✨ Why visit? Oldest Gothic cathedral in England (since 1050 AD). Marvel at the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in the country. Beyond worship: Hosts concerts, choirs, and cultural events. 📸 Don’t miss: The astronomical clock (1380s) and the Minstrels’ Gallery’s angel carvings. 🏛️ 2. Royal Albert Memorial Museum (EX4 3RX) 🦖 Highlights: Timeline of Devon’s history—from Roman artifacts to a reconstructed 16th-century house. Free entry (+ quirky temporary exhibits). 🔍 Hidden gem: The "Exeter Elephant" skeleton! 🌊 3. Exeter Quay (EX2 4AN) 🦢 Riverside charm: 1680s brick warehouses turned cafés/pubs. Swans, kayaks, and book nooks along the Exe. Eat here: The Prospect Inn (river views + local cider). 🌿 4. Northernhay Gardens (EX4 3QE) 🏡 England’s oldest public gardens (since 1612!): Victorian sculptures + war memorials. Perfect for: Picnics, reading, or escaping city noise. 🚆 Bonus Tips Train deals: Use a Railcard for discounts to nearby Dartmoor/Cornwall. Student perk: Uni of Exeter’s Streatham Campus is a park-like oasis. #ExeterUK #VisitDevon #CathedralCity