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Exeters Underground Passages

Romangate Passage, Off High Street

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About Exeters Underground Passages

Venture beneath Exeter's historic streets to explore medieval vaulted tunnels built centuries ago to bring fresh water into the city, offering a unique subterranean adventure for families.

What's nearby

  • Next next door
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  • John Lewis & Partners next door
  • Princesshay next door
  • hmv next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.

Photos

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Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Rob Shergold

Great visit today and probably 50 years since the last time as a school boy. Very interesting display, lots of data and models. Great guide with Jackson who was very knowledgeable. Pleasantly surprised that there was around 8 people on the tour which was a good sized group for the space. Highlight was seeing that the remaining part of the East Gate was visible, but sadly the only part of any of the city gates.

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Simon Rose

Definitely worth a visit, only 15 on each tour so you have to book in advance. One section, if you want to do it, involves crawling on all fours, nice video explaination. Whole tour is about 50 mins, and sonewhere to wash your hands afterwards.

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Rob Duhig

I absolutely loved this tour, being a history nut it was fascinating to hear and see the story of how clean water was brought yo the city of Exeter. The tour takes you through some fairly narrow tunnels but all but one (which is optional) are walkable. The low, optional one meant I had to get on all fours, but not my knees to pass through. I would go again in a heartbeat.

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Carly Appleby

We absolutely loved our visit to the underground passages. Our guide, Katie, was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about the passages and enthusiastically answered my son’s many many questions. The experience far surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend!

· via Google

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Visitors say this historical attraction offers a unique and fascinating experience exploring medieval underground passages, with engaging displays and an informative introductory film. They also highlight the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who bring the history to life. Guests mention the tour is a great value and a fun, different way to learn about the city's past.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
2 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1GA Get directions
Category
Caves & Mines
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (576 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Exeter