Things to Do in Exeter
33 attractions and days out
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
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.
Museums and Art 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.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Castles and 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.
Climbing
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.
Museums and Art 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.
Theme Parks and 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.
Tourist Attractions
Curious About Exeter
Explore the historic city through an engaging walking experience beginning at Northernhay Gardens, with refreshments available along the way and accessible routes for wheelchair users.
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.
Parks and Playgrounds
Exeter Sculpture Walk
Explore an outdoor art trail featuring three dozen striking sculptures scattered across the University of Exeter's scenic Streatham Campus, perfect for a cultural family outing with picnic opportunities.
Laser Tag
Exeter Segways Paintball and Laser
Battle it out with friends and family in action-packed laser tag games set in the stunning grounds of Escot House near Ottery St Mary, with onsite parking and facilities available.
Tours and River Cruises
Exeter Woollen Trail
Discover Exeter's fascinating textile heritage on this guided walking tour starting from the Tourist Information Centre, with refreshments available along the way.
Caves and 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.
High Ropes Courses
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.
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.
Water Sports
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.
Trampoline 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.
Tours and River Cruises
Ilfracombe Sea Safari
Embark on an exhilarating coastal adventure from Ilfracombe Pier to spot marine life and enjoy stunning Devon shoreline views on these exciting boat trips.
Tourist 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.
Cinemas and Theatres
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.
Castles and 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.
Escape Rooms
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.
Go Karting and Driving
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.
Go Karting and Driving
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.
Sailing and 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.
Museums and Art 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.
Swimming Pools and 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.
Ten Pin 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.
Treasure Hunts
The Exeter Mystery Treasure Trail
Become detectives and solve the puzzling disappearance of Caroline Cudmore on this interactive family trail through Exeter. This wheelchair-accessible adventure lets you bring a picnic while hunting for clues around the city.
Climbing
The Quay Climbing Centre
Scale exciting indoor walls at this riverside climbing venue offering routes for all abilities, with convenient onsite parking though visitors should plan ahead for refreshments and facilities.
Museums and Art Galleries
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Discover centuries of Devon heritage through hands-on exhibits at this award-winning Exeter museum, featuring everything from world cultures to natural history in a stunning Victorian building.
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Topsham Swimming Pool
A community swimming facility on Fore Street offering aquatic activities for families, with convenient nearby parking though limited accessibility features and no baby changing rooms or picnic areas.
Cinemas and Theatres
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.
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