Exeter, Devon
Details
Accessibility
"Exeter is a city which can be accessed and enjoyed by everyone.
From travel and transport to accommodation, attractions and places to eat and drink, Exeter offers a friendly and accessible city for visitors.
Once you've arrived in Exeter, getting around the city is made easy for you and there are a number of options to help you get around.
If you require the use of a wheelchair or motorised scooter to get around the city, ExeAccess is conveniently located in Princesshay, offering a range of equipment available for hire. ExeAccess is for anyone, any age, no matter whether their mobility problem is temporary or permanent. The service is available to residents and visitors in Exeter, with free parking for ExeAccess users available on level three of the Princesshay Car Park.
Devon's Ring & Ride's minibus is also located at ExeAccess, offering a comfortable waiting room.
Blue Badge holders can park for free in all Exeter City Council car parks, except for the Premium car parks, provided a valid blue badge is clearly displayed. Wide parking bays are also available for disabled motorists in most car parks.
Paris Street Bus Station:
Public toilets here have provision for disabled users and are open from 7am to 10.30pm. Parking is available adjacent to the facility.
High Street area:
Exeter's High Street is reasonably level with only a slight incline as head in the direction of Princesshay. Public toilets for people with disabilities are located just behind the High Street (near St Stephen's Church) on the ground floor of St Stephen's House at 9 Catherine Street. In the High Street, large stores Marks and Spencer and John Lewis also have accessible toilet facilities for their customers, normally open during all opening hours.
Princesshay:
A modern shopping centre that is mainly flat, with piazzas and wide walkways designed to allow easy wheelchair access to shops and restaurants.
Guildhall Shopping Centre:
Undercover shops are on two levels here. Entrance to the upper shopping level and the Guildhall Car Park (on level three) is via a lift. Public toilets for people with disabilities can be found on the ground level.
Fore Street:
This interesting shopping area has a steep incline leading down towards the Quayside area.
Quayside area:
Access to the Quayside involves steep inclines but the quayside area itself is wide and level. Public toilets for people with disabilities are located just past the On the Waterfront restaurant and are open from 7am to 7pm.
For visitors staying in Exeter and requiring mobility or disability facilities, there are a number of accommodation options which are highly accessible and offer excellent levels of service. Whether it's a period hotel, with all the latest facilities, in the heart of the city, a smaller B&B and guest house or perhaps self-catering accommodation, Exeter offers an array of accessible-friendly options that welcome all visitors.
We recommend that you contact the individual accommodation premises in advance of your visit as they will be happy to answer any questions and help cater for your personal needs.
You can find details of accessible accommodation in Exeter here.
Across the city, and surrounding area, you will find a great selection of accessible attractions and places to visit that everyone can experience. From city centre attractions like RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) and Exeter Cathedral to Exeter's historic Quayside and trips along the river, Exeter is an accessible city that can be enjoyed by all who visit here.
You can find information about Exeter's accessible attractions here.
If you require any further information or assistance then we will be happy to help plan your visit. Please contact us here or by email at visit.exeter@exeter.gov.uk."
https://www.visitexeter.com/info-maps/accessibility.
Brief description
"Exeter is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England. It is situated on the River Exe, approximately 36 mi (58 km) northeast of Plymouth and 65 mi (105 km) southwest of Bristol.
In Roman Britain, Exeter was established as the base of Legio II Augusta under the personal command of Vespasian. Exeter became a religious centre in the Middle Ages. Exeter Cathedral, founded in the mid 11th century, became Anglican in the 16th-century English Reformation. Exeter became an affluent centre for the wool trade, although by the First World War the city was in decline. After the Second World War, much of the city centre was rebuilt and is now a centre for education, business and tourism in South West England. It is home to two of the constituent campuses of the University of Exeter: Streatham and St Luke's.
The administrative area of Exeter has the status of a non-metropolitan district under the administration of the County Council. It is the county town of Devon and home to the headquarters of Devon County Council. A plan to grant the city unitary authority status was scrapped by the 2010 coalition government,[4] however it is currently making another bid for unitary status under local government reorganisation"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter
Address
Postcode district: EX1-6
Phone
Area code: 01392
Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter
Directions
"Excellent road, rail and air links make Exeter conveniently close to the rest of the UK. Wherever you are, you are not far away from the breathtaking scenery of one of the most beautiful areas in the country. Visit www.traveldevon.info to find more information on getting around Exeter and Devon by public transport, including Park & Ride services and a handy interactive bus map."
https://www.visitexeter.com/info-maps/travel-information/getting-here
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
https://exeter.gov.uk/people-and-communities/communities/community-facilities/
https://www.visitexeter.com/things-to-do
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.