The city of Exeter

A wide range of options

Exeter city centre has a wide range of places to shop, from malls and high street retailers to independent boutiques and markets. The High Street and Princesshay are where you find the biggest names and stores, while Gandy Street is well known for its quirky independent shops and a great place to while away an afternoon. Harry Potter fans may be interested to know that Gandy Street is reputed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the books.

An historic city

St Peter's Cathedral is the city's most famous landmark - a striking 13th century building that can be seen all the way from the hills of Exmoor. The oldest parts of the cathedral are its two Norman towers, the rest of the building dates from between 1270 and 1370. Free tours of the cathedral and city are run by the tour operator Red Coat, and are highly recommended.

Bike riding along the River Exe is another great way to see the city, and very popular during the warmer months. Another famous attraction is Exeter's underground passages, which were built in medieval times. The tunnels run underneath the city and were traditionally used to transport fresh drinking water from natural springs miles away. With a guide, tourists are able to walk through the darkened passage ways - a highly unusual experience that is not to be missed.

Links to the UK and beyond

A good road and rail network links Exeter with the rest of the UK. London is around two and a half hours away by train, or three hours by road. National Express runs a regular coach service from central London and Heathrow international airport to Exeter coach station, which is a 15-minute walk from the campus. St David's train station is a five-minute taxi ride from the campus and provides regular services to London and all major UK cities. Exeter also has its own regional airport with scheduled flights to European and UK destinations.