{"id":41025,"date":"2025-08-28T11:40:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=41025"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:40:53","slug":"10-things-less-10-exeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/travel-guides\/10-things-less-10-exeter\/","title":{"rendered":"Exeter on a budget: 10 things to do for \u00a310 or less"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A trip to Exeter doesn\u2019t have to break the bank! \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">There\u2019s plenty of culture, history and adventures to discover in this great city for \u00a310 or less. Plus, you\u2019ll save even more when you stay at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/uk\/devon\/exeter\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">hotels near Exeter!<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> From Roman walls and secret underground passages to forest walks and beach days, here are 10 things to do for \u00a310 or less in Exeter.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter Cathedral<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a310 for adults, \u00a38 for students and seniors, under 18s go free <\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/exeter-cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter Cathedral\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/exeter-cathedral.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/exeter-cathedral-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/exeter-cathedral-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/exeter-cathedral-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Exeter\u2019s magnificent cathedral is over 900 years old and steeped in fascinating history, with beautiful architecture to match. Inside, you\u2019ll find stunning Gothic features, Norman towers and the longest Gothic vaulting in the world (measuring 100 metres!).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The cathedral is also home to the largest and highest bishop\u2019s throne canopy ever constructed, as well as an astronomical clock and medieval tombs. In other words, this place is a must-visit if you want to marvel at record-breaking feats of architecture and craftsmanship.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2. Walk the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitexeter.com\/things-to-do\/the-city-wall-trail-p1277583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter City Walls<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-city-walls.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter city walls\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-city-walls.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-city-walls-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-city-walls-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-city-walls-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Did you know that over 70% of Exeter\u2019s original Roman walls are still standing? Constructed almost 1,800 years ago, the walls are built from a range of local stone and are completely free to explore. Grab a leaflet from the <a href=\"https:\/\/exetercustomhouse.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter Custom House Visitor Centre<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> and take a self-guided tour around the City Wall Trail.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information panels help bring Exeter\u2019s medieval history to life, but if you\u2019d prefer a free guided walking tour, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/exeter.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/our-attractions\/red-coat-guided-tours\/our-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Red Coat Guides timetable<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. As the walls form a near-complete circuit around the original city, they\u2019re a great way to get your bearings if you\u2019re visiting for the first time.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3. Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitexeter.com\/things-to-do\/exeters-underground-passages-p134013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter\u2019s Underground Passages<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a39 for adults, \u00a37 for seniors and students, \u00a36 for children<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zZ16FRBq0GY?si=cnlT_2Ix1RhfSIiq&amp;start=23\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Underneath Exeter\u2019s streets lies a network of medieval passages that once housed pipes that carried clean drinking water into the walled city. As the only tunnels of this kind open to the public in Britain, they promise a thrilling morning or afternoon of exploration packed with history. Don your hard hat and prepare to learn about everything from world wars to plagues as you explore one of Exeter\u2019s most fascinating attractions.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/rammuseum.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/royal-albert-memorial-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Albert Memorial\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/royal-albert-memorial-museum.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/royal-albert-memorial-museum-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/royal-albert-memorial-museum-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/royal-albert-memorial-museum-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Explore the whole world and journey back through time &#8211; for free! The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery is the ultimate family day out, with everything from natural science collections to historic costumes and textiles. Don\u2019t miss the taxidermied animal collection, which includes giraffes, tigers and elephants. And there are plenty of exhibitions for the culture vultures too, with internationally renowned collections ranging from fine art to antiquities. With a cosy cafe on site, it\u2019s the ultimate rainy-day destination!<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5. Picnic in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitexeter.com\/things-to-do\/rougemont-gardens-p269093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Rougemont Gardens<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rougemont-gardens-exeter.jpg\" alt=\"Rougemont Gardens Exeter\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rougemont-gardens-exeter.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rougemont-gardens-exeter-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rougemont-gardens-exeter-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rougemont-gardens-exeter-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Tucked behind the remains of Exeter Castle, the Rougemont Gardens are a Grade II listed green space that once helped defend the royals who lived there. After being converted into a garden in the late 18th century, the historic charm of the stonework still stands, only now it\u2019s surrounded by beautifully-kept flowerbeds. Admission is free, so grab a blanket and a good book, pack some picky bits and head to Rougemont Gardens for the perfect picnic.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/87\/Exeter-M5-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0815.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/92\/Okehampton-Whiddon-Down-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0810.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Exeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6. Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/foodexeter.org.uk\/home\/exeter-quayside-farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter Farmers\u2019 Market<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNbPy3EoOOe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNbPy3EoOOe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Exeter Quayside Farmers\u2019 Market (@exequayside_farmersmarket)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">On the third Saturday of each month, head to Piazza Terracina to peruse Exeter\u2019s only farmers\u2019 market. Chat with producers and browse a fantastic array of locally grown and sourced meats, vegetables, pies and flowers. The market is open from 9am to 1pm\u00a0and there are plenty of lovely cafes nearby to grab a drink before you go for a mooch.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>7. Catch a cult classic film at <a href=\"https:\/\/exeterphoenix.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter Phoenix<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a39 for standard tickets, \u00a37 for members, \u00a35 for students\/under 25s<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39188 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cosy-cinema.jpg\" alt=\"Cosy cinema\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cosy-cinema.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cosy-cinema-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cosy-cinema-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cosy-cinema-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Exeter Phoenix is the city\u2019s creative hub, where you\u2019ll find art galleries, gigs, comedy nights, expert talks and more. It\u2019s also home to <a href=\"https:\/\/exeterphoenix.org.uk\/about-us\/studio-74\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Studio 74<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> &#8211; a solar-powered cinema whose solar panels have powered the screening of over 4000 films so far! And the place isn\u2019t just eco-friendly, it\u2019s wallet-friendly too. Standard tickets are \u00a39, but students and under-25s pay just \u00a35 for a seat. Enjoy a locally-sourced bite to eat or pre-show drinks at the venue\u2019s vibrant cafe.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8. Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter\u2019s Quayside Antiques Centre<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-quayside-antiques-centre.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter's Quayside Antiques Centre\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-quayside-antiques-centre.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-quayside-antiques-centre-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-quayside-antiques-centre-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-quayside-antiques-centre-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Love to thrift? You never know what you\u2019ll find at Exeter\u2019s Quayside Antiques Centre, situated in a huge waterside warehouse. This place is a genuine treasure trove, where dealers sell everything from glassware and jewellery to furniture and books. Rummaging through the vintage stalls and chatting to the knowledgeable sellers is all part of the fun. And when you\u2019re done, you can wander along the quayside and watch <a href=\"https:\/\/aswatersports.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">paddleboarding<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> enthusiasts\u00a0glide by.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>9. Cycle or walk the Exe Estuary Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41027 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cyclists-on-exe-estuary-cycle-path.jpg\" alt=\"Cyclists on Exe Estuary cycle path\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cyclists-on-exe-estuary-cycle-path.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cyclists-on-exe-estuary-cycle-path-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cyclists-on-exe-estuary-cycle-path-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cyclists-on-exe-estuary-cycle-path-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Stretching a huge 26 miles around the Exe Estuary, this beautiful trail links Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish. It\u2019s mostly flat and mostly paved, making it great for cyclists and walkers of all abilities. Plus, it\u2019s dotted with quaint riverside villages, bird reserves and open countryside, so there\u2019s plenty to keep you entertained on your trip around. Tackle the full loop if you\u2019re feeling active, or enjoy a more leisurely stroll, stopping off at the various waterside pubs en route.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>10. Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/exeter.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/our-attractions\/exeter-guildhall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Exeter Guildhall<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free entry, \u00a37.50 for a guided tour<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41004 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-historic-guildhall.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter Historic Guildhall\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-historic-guildhall.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-historic-guildhall-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-historic-guildhall-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exeter-historic-guildhall-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>The Exeter Guildhall is like the Westminster of Exeter and has been the centre of local council and civic life for over 800 years! Its beautiful architecture and opulent Victorian interiors make it a must-visit for design lovers. You\u2019ll find intricate wooden panelling, statement chandeliers and classical artworks inside. Entry is free, but you can upgrade to a guided tour for \u00a37.50 to learn more about the building\u2019s colourful history (with tea, coffee and biscuits included!).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/87\/Exeter-M5-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0815.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/92\/Okehampton-Whiddon-Down-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0810.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Exeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A trip to Exeter doesn\u2019t have to break the bank! \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f There\u2019s plenty of culture, history and adventures to discover in this great city for \u00a310 or less. 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