Things to Do in Exeter

⭐ 5.0

Adventure & Activity Centres

Go Segway

Experience the thrill of gliding on a Segway at this Haldon Gateway activity centre, perfect for adventurous families seeking an exciting outdoor experience together.

⭐ 5.0

Escape Room Challenges

Prodigy Escapes

Challenge your family's problem-solving skills at this Exeter escape room venue, where you'll race against the clock to crack codes and unravel mysteries together in immersive themed adventures.

⭐ 4.8

Adventure & Activity Centres

Devon Activity Centre

Adventure awaits at this action-packed centre in scenic Escot Park, offering family-friendly activities with handy facilities including parking, restaurant, and picnic areas for all-day fun.

⭐ 4.8

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Haldon

Experience thrilling treetop challenges and soar along an impressive zip wire through Devon's forest canopy at this adventure course near Exeter, with facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing areas.

⭐ 4.8

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Raceworld Indoor Karting

Get your adrenaline pumping at this exciting indoor karting venue where speed enthusiasts can race around the track, with refreshments available on-site to refuel after your high-octane session.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & Galleries

St Nicholas Priory

Step inside a fascinating medieval monastery building on Fore Street, where families can explore ancient rooms and discover how monks lived centuries ago in this unique Exeter landmark.

⭐ 4.7

Parks & Play Areas

Canonteign Falls

Adventure through Devon's dramatic Teign Valley at this spectacular natural attraction featuring cascading waterfalls and 80 acres of scenic parkland to discover with the family.

⭐ 4.7

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip n Climb Exeter

Young adventurers aged 4-18 can scale colourful climbing walls and tackle exciting challenges like the Jungle Gym at this Haven Banks venue, featuring an onsite restaurant and accessible facilities.

⭐ 4.6

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Adventure awaits at this Devon theme park where little ones can enjoy dinosaur-themed rides, water attractions and animal encounters, all in wheelchair and pushchair-accessible surroundings perfect for families.

⭐ 4.6

Watersports

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre

An accessible waterside venue offering exciting aquatic activities for families, with convenient parking and picnic-friendly facilities on Haven Road.

⭐ 4.6

Sightseeing & Attractions

Killerton

This historic National Trust estate near Exeter offers stunning gardens, woodland walks and a Georgian house to explore, with wheelchair hire, baby facilities and good accessibility throughout most areas.

⭐ 4.6

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Quad World

Get the whole family racing on four wheels at this action-packed quad biking venue near Bradninch. With accessible facilities, onsite parking and snacks available, it's an adrenaline-fueled day out for all ages.

⭐ 4.5

Castles & Palaces

Castle Drogo

Step into England's youngest castle near Exeter, where early 20th-century grandeur meets stunning gardens and fascinating collections in a dramatic Dartmoor setting.

⭐ 4.5

Museums & Galleries

Clyston Mill

This welcoming Broadclyst museum offers wheelchair access and family-friendly facilities including baby changing rooms and onsite parking, making it an easy day out for visitors of all ages.

⭐ 4.5

Caves & Mines

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.

⭐ 4.5

Castles & Palaces

Powderham Castle

This historic castle near Exeter delights families with an adventure fort featuring climbing walls and suspension bridge, plus animal encounters and fascinating guided tours through grand rooms.

⭐ 4.4

Museums & Galleries

Bill Douglas Centre - History of Cinema

Discover the magic of early cinema at this fascinating free museum housed in Exeter University's Old Library, showcasing vintage film equipment, posters and memorabilia through the ages.

⭐ 4.2

Swimming & Leisure Centres

St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre

This modern Exeter leisure centre welcomes families with excellent facilities including swimming pools, accessible amenities, baby changing rooms and an onsite restaurant, plus convenient nearby parking.

⭐ 4.2

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Exeter

Catch the latest blockbusters across seven screens at this modern multiplex cinema, complete with onsite parking, wheelchair access and a snack bar to keep the whole family entertained.

⭐ 4.1

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Exeter

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue in Havenbanks Retail Park, complete with onsite dining, accessible facilities and convenient parking for a hassle-free day out.

⭐ 4.0

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

iBounce Exeter

Launch into airborne adventure at this action-packed trampoline centre where little ones and bigger kids can leap, flip and play across springy zones, plus special toddler times and illuminated evening sessions.

⭐ 4.0

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Exeter

Catch the latest blockbusters across four big screens at this city-centre cinema on Sidwell Street, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient nearby parking for families.

⭐ 3.7

Indoor Soft Play

Bear Feet Play Centre

This expansive indoor play venue offers youngsters classic soft play equipment and adventure zones, with an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and convenient parking for hassle-free family visits.

🎟️Sailing & Kayaking

Saddles and Paddles ⭐ 4.9

Sailing & Kayaking

Saddles and Paddles

Explore the waterways with kayaking and sailing adventures from this quayside location, complete with an onsite restaurant for refuelling between sessions on the water.