Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  Devon  /  Exeter  /  Historic Sites  /  Exeter Castle

Exeter Castle, Exeter

3.7
#5 of 7 in Historic Sites in Exeter
Castle Tourist Spot
Exeter Castle is located in Exeter. Put Exeter Castle into our Exeter vacation trip planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
Create an itinerary including Exeter Castle
map
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
46 reviews
Google
4.2
TripAdvisor
  • If you want understand theconquest of England by the Normans here is a good place to start. Exter predated London as a center of commerce.  more »
  • We called into the Castle in Exeter for a look around. At this time of year it is beautiful with all the garden colours and trees surrounding it. As you walk in there is a large central courtyard afte...  more »
  • If you are visiting Exeter the castle is a must visit which you can walk around its walls. Below the castle is a very attractive formal garden to picnic in  more »
View more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • First things first. This building should not be called a castle. It is but a larger house - a courthouse. There used to be a castle here, back in the day, but was swept away in the 1770s. The gatehouse is still there, but that's about it. We went inside the court (it's behind automated gates - I don't know if it's usually opened, but we managed to sneak in with some other people), but there really wasn't anything to see. It's used for weddings and events as far as we gathered from the website. The grounds are clean and well maintained though. You can easily skip it and spend time in the gardens next to it. Time better spent.
  • Brilliant place for a conference, good airy space and historic setting with the toilets in the old crown court cells downstairs.
  • How can you advertise this as a castle???? Lame building, lane surroundings.
  • Nice place hardly a castle. Nice grounds and some old walls. Main Building is Victoria large house.
  • Lovely space. I visited an SWAc art exhibition, which had a few nice pieces.
View more on Google »

Plan your trip to Exeter

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Best things to do in Exeter

Popular
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h
©
Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park
Exeter
Visit for: 8​h
©
St Martin's Church
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h
Side Trips
©
The Roman Baths
Bath
Visit for: 2​h
©
Eden Project
Bodelva
Visit for: 3​h
The Glastonbury Pilgrim Reception Centre
Glastonbury
Visit for: 2​h
Hidden Gems
©
Powderham Castle
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Exeter
Visit for: 2​h
©
Bowling Green Marsh
Topsham
Visit for: 2​h
Sightseeing
©
Exeter Quay
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
St. Nicholas Priory
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Museums
©
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Exeter
Visit for: 30​min
Nearby
Go-Segway
Exeter
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Where to stay in Exeter

Quayside lodging provides access to restaurants and pubs with a hip, urban vibe. Exeter's city center is dotted with both boutique hotels and hotel chains that are near shopping and museums. Consider a B&B near the Exeter Cathedral for a peaceful and scenic stay close to the city's main architectural attraction.
CHECK IN - CHECK OUT
TripAdvisor
Millions of travel reviews
on TripAdvisor

Plans in Exeter by other users

3 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 5 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, teens, popular PREFERENCES: August, teens ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 40 days in England BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA December, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: December ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 3 days in Exeter BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM October, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, hidden gems PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems PACE: Medium 4 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM October, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, popular PREFERENCES: October, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 4 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM October, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, popular PREFERENCES: October, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 4 days in Exeter BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, kids, popular PREFERENCES: August, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 5 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 4 days in Devon BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, kids, outdoors, beaches, popular PREFERENCES: August, kids, outdoors, beaches ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 1 day in Exeter BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, kids, popular PREFERENCES: August, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 47 days in Europe BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, popular PREFERENCES: November, culture, outdoors, relaxing ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 3 days in Exeter BY A USER FROM VIETNAM September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium
View more plans