Booked online & visited during the October half term. 2 adults, 3 children & a baby. £100 for the tickets in total. Car parking free. The kids enjoyed the spook fest, they're 11, 9, 7 & 1 years old. Had the opportunity of taking a free pumpkin - we didn't as we were on holiday so wouldn't have the space in the car to take it home etc. Queue to get in moved quickly and orderly. First ride my husband and older two tried to get on impacted on the morning some what. The on & off rain meant they kept stopping operations. Then ran it empty. After an hour of waiting. They closed it completely. My daughter who's younger enjoyed the indoor rides during this time. There is both indoor & outdoor play areas. The kids loved them. Food prices aren't as extreme as you'd expect. We got 10 freshly cooked donuts I think for £7. The gift shop was rather reasonable too. I took my 1 year old for a walk around the lake whilst the other went one some of the ride. We found some ponies to look at and there were other animals in another section. Overall & considering I personally don't like rides.. it was a great day for the family. They enjoyed themselves. We spent longer there than expected. I do wish the park had been open until 6pm. If you're a hard-core theme park lover this is rather mellow. Definitely caters for the under 13s. If we were in the area again I'd certainly book to visit again.

Kid love this place been here loads and even become annual pass members just after covid. The shows have been good and the staff are great. We all like the new sooty land my kids are a little old for it but nice to see some new things starting to pop up. Looking forward to see what else will be happening here. Some rides could do with a new paint job but all in all an enjoyable place for the family.

Took the grandchildren, 9 &6 , just for the day, we knew the weather was going to be a bit mixed but also that there is plenty indoors to do if it did rain. They had a great time, even really enjoyed the sooty show, despite never having heard of sooty. Only complaint is there should be more water stations around the park to fill up your own bottle, as there is only one which is near the entrance so if you are over the other side of the park it is a long way to get to. But great value for money especially when the 2 for 1 offer is on. All the staff very friendly and helpful.

We have just left after spending the day here, my kids are a bit older so I wasn't sure there would be enough for them here, but they loved it, the whole site was clean and tidy, the staff were so lovely, every single one went out of their way to make sure we had a great day, very helpful and friendly. Unlike other themes parks it wasn't overwhelmingly loud and the prices for food and drink were quite reasonable. We will be taking advantage of the free return. We managed to fill a whole day no problem. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Great resort, loads to do! Indoor, outdoor! Fantastic rides for all ages. Lots of food stalls dotted about. ( some were closed but I'm assuming in peak time they're all open). Was let down by 2 staff members who were incredibly rude. 1 on a ride, that shut the gate on my daughter even though there was space for her on a carriage ( then asked if we wanted to go on then let us). After the ride I said thank you, they just blatantly stared back and ignored me. Really seemed like they didn't want to be there.The 2nd staff member was in a food hall, we asked if they sold hot dogs they said no but the picnic basket does, we said we had just been there and didn't see any. And we got a WELL THEY DO SELL THEM and an eye roll ( we wasn't questioning if they did or didn't, we just stated we didn't see any) . Apart from that great resort. LOADS TO DO. The other staff were fantastic and very helpful. Don't measure children till they're at the gate about to get on. 1 ride my daughter was the right height and next she wasn't 🤷‍♀️

We took our two year old to the Santa meet and greet at the weekend. What a great experience! More than I expected. All of the Staff were really welcoming and very festive. Great price and really got us all into the Christmas festivities. First time meeting Santa and the elves. They all did such a great job. We have an annual pass and he really enjoys it here. We would do it again.

Good size theme park for the young ones, easy to find and no issues parking, entering or leaving. Excellent in door play areas animals are well looked after, rides are fun and generally the cues are not too long. Lacks a bit in terms of food options, especially if you have children with any common allergies, and the service to get drinks etc quite poor at times. Amazing themed occasions’ really do a great Halloween and Christmas. 👍

The last few years we have visited crealy many times. As a family of 5, it's a really great, affordable day out. I have four kids aged 5 - 13 and they are all very entertained for the whole day. The food and drinks are reasonably priced too which is a bonus if we forget the picnic. We've been with a friend and her four kids a couple of times too and it's great to know we can let the older kids go off whilst we stay with the little ones and knowing they're all perfectly safe.

Very good park walks all over Woodlands adventure park. We arrived at 10.30 and when 4 o clock came we still hadn't don't all of the park. The wrestling show was great entertainment and went on for half an hour. Great value for money. On site food is reasonably priced for a theme park to be honest. Don't expect it to be heap but middle of the road pricing and you don't need a separate mortgage to eat there. We went with a 15 year old a 13 year old and a 10 year old and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Staff here are welcoming and fun and add to the atmosphere. Everyone works hard to ensure all visitors have the best day. There is so much to do and see and it really is amazing for all ages, there so plenty for a toddler or a teen to do. With indoor and outdoor attractions it is good for a day out whatever the weather. Just a short drive from the M5 on outskirts of Exeter it is easy to get to and has a huge amount of parking. They have worked hard to make it accessible for all users too, mobility and sensory needs can be catered for and supported.

We spent the weekend in the safari glamping tents, it was a great experience. Evening entertainment in the clubhouse was just amazing, fun for all the family. Vince, Magic Mike/Ash and Kimberly were incredible with the kids and the adults too, just hilarious. We spent 2 full days in the theme park and was so much to do. My 9 year old and 3 year old loved everything and had an amazing time. Food prices were cheaper than I imagined also. Would 100% recommend and 100% be going back!

great for young families, THE most helpful staff this is a great little gem of a destination. my kids are 4 and 5 and they were able to participate in every thing offered. the staff were exceptional at every interaction and clearly had guest experience at the forethought of their minds. for those with disabilities, the queue assist scheme experience was exceptional - although, we only had to use it twice in the day as the queue times were a few minutes at best so just used the normal lines. unfortunately, we had to attend first aid immediately on arrival (over excited child + running = head bump) and they were swift, professional and thorough in their assistance.

Only visited the theme park, Took a 4,9 and 17y.o. Ample parking. Plenty to do for all ages. Will be returning. Free wristbands but you have to queue for them which was the longest queue lasting 15 minutes! Overall great family day out using kids pass, so our tickets cost 67.50 with a free 7 days day return.

Lovely place! We visited for the day so have no comment regarding accommodation. My 6 year old daughter absolutely loved it! You definitely need a whole day to get comfortably around the whole park allowing time for queues. The only downside I found was, food and gift shop items were over priced. However, we did get a free return ticket for use within a week which is great 😊

Absolutely amazing stay! We've just got back from the 4 days tots break and had a brilliant time despite the rain. The hot tub lodge was clean, spacious and really modern. Hot tub was a great addition that was maintained and checked twice a day by the hot tub guys. The clubhouse was brilliant especially the staff. Jenny & Ian were very friendly and welcoming, also on hand for anything you needed. Victoria and Toni did an amazing job keeping the kids entertained. Even when there wasn't any planned actives running they made sure the kids wouldn't get bored. Was always something to do and we enjoyed going to the clubhouse when it rained as we knew the kids could run around and have fun. Kids ate for £1 which was a bonus! The team in the clubhouse couldn't do enough and really made our stay. Theme park is a 2 minute drive, we would have walked if it wasn't raining. Lots of rides and two massive soft play areas. Rides and attractions indoors in case you need to hide from the rain. Again everyone was so friendly at the theme park. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! Thank you so much to everyone who made our stay amazing.

The kids really enjoyed the day. Rides are perfect for young children. Very clean, staff very good, food and beverages reasonable. It's completely cashless apart from a few things the the drying machine so worth taking a few pound coins!!

Really great little theme park experience. We went during the Halloween themed October half term event and there were lots of extra experiences to enjoy which were included in the entry fee. Rides are most suited to up to around age 10 in my opinion (this is obviously subjective). I was there with an 11 year old and we had a great time but on the whole I think younger kids would get more from the experience. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND, BRINGING YOUR OWN FOOD. I'm fairly used to theme parks charging creatively for food but after paying £6.50 for a single round of bread wrapped around a bit of cheese with too much butter, a tiny bit of brownie, a banana and a fruit shoot I do feel this was justifiable.

Travelled for the Christmas at Crealy. First ride a guy called Rob was the most lovely gentleman. Wished us all a merry Christmas and was completely the same with everyone. He alone made me want to write a review. Have to say the staff throughout the park were happy, friendly, upbeat and a huge credit to the site. We had a great day and have been 2 years running. Very few queues, loads for kids to do & Santa experience was lovely. Well done all. Was a shame the forest Interactive walk wasn't on this year as it was super last Christmas 🎄

A great , cheap day out with the kids. What struck us the most was the friendliness of the staff. Every one of them had a smile on their face, which is no mean feat with hundreds of kids flying around. Bob was a favourite of our children. Thanks for making our afternoon so pleasant, Crealy staff, you all deserve a medal.

We have platinum annual membership for Crealy and overall it's a really good place to visit with small and older children. Most of the staff are really friendly and smiley, but some could smile a bit more and just work on their customer service skills a little bit more. Staff also need to all be informed about the perks of the platinum card and scanning it for discounts, as I was told by one that yes I could have the discount applied on my purchase and then somewhere else in the park another staff member told me one discount had already been applied and so there was no additional discount with my annual pass, but that was incorrect. In general it's a very clean, well looked after park and we enjoy our visits. Tip- buy the coffee cups and slushie drinks bottles and then refills are MUCH cheaper!

Love crealy, great fun day out for all the family. Being an annual pass holder means we can go as many times as we like. The huge indoor soft play is amazing and even great fun for adults. Would give 5 stars but the soft play is currently running in sessions so there are big queues which aren't helpful when you have 2 small kids plus could do with another big indoor seating area for lunchtimes in wet weather.

Great day out for kids. Our little one was a little too small for a lot of rides, recommended 92cm+. But we still managed a couple of rides and had lots of fun on all the different indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as the different animal sections. Great value for money. We had southern fried chicken meal with chips and it was so tasty.

Although the weather wasn't brilliant. In between the break of rain and sun getting through we all had a great time. The staff there was brilliant and very professional to explain the rules of every ride 👏. Plenty of parking. Good food. But I can imagine how busy it's going to get in the summer time. You will have to be patient on waiting your turn for any of the rides. Have fun 👍.

Well what can I say crealy is fantastic! Prices to get in are extremely reasonable and they do offer where sometimes your return visit is free (within a time frame) so the price is even more reasonable! Once inside plenty of places to sit down for picnics etc. plenty of places for shade and inside areas if it’s too hot for you or is raining. staff are ever so Friendly and they genuinely seem happy. Rides are great for little thrill seekers and no so little thrill seekers. we loved it that much we are looking into annual passes. Enjoy a day at a great price!

Communication and information not excellent prior to arrival or even at check-in so best to contact them with any questions in advance. We came less prepared than we ought to so took us a day to get to grips with it. Not so much a resort, as a large campsite near the theme park. Enjoyed our stay though and had a lovely lodge with a hot tub and the theme park was good for youngsters.

Just back from a long weekend (Fri-Mon), staying in one of the Devon Hideaway cabins. Such lovely, clean, accommodation with great comfy beds - a real home from home. My children aged 13 and 6, had the best time at the park, and on the resort. They loved the evening entertainment and I have based the 5 stars on how much of a good time they had. All the staff were helpful and engaging and the entertainment crew were brilliant. We rebooked for next year but for a week, as we were so sad to be leaving so soon. I highly recommend - good old fashioned fun. Thanks again to all at Crealy - With a special shout out to Vince... My kids thought you were ace!

Visited with my daughter for the day - really enjoyed it! We also took advantage of the free return visit within a week summer holidays offer and returned the following day - this was excellent value! Plenty of choice of things to do and keep children occupied. The site is cashless but cash is required for the arcades. On our second visit the weather was really wet but still managed to do plenty and there are lots of facilities indoors too! Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the park.

Visited Crealy Park with my niece on a Saturday in August (during school holidays) - we had a fantastic time! All of the rides were brilliant and we didn’t wait longer than 15 minutes in any of the queues. Lots of open space, so even though it’s busy, it doesn’t feel crowded. We managed to do all the rides we wanted to in one day and had SO much fun. Will definitely be back and would absolutely recommend to others! Food isn’t great so bring your own :)

We had a fantastic time during the Halloween events. We didn't stay overnight but went to Crealy for the day. The trolls trail, haunted hotel and maze were fantastic and the staff really did make it. Excellent enthusiasm and acting which really did make it for all ages. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and well worth the entry charge.

We had so much fun and the kids (6 and 8) didn't have time to worry about the cold weather - there was lots to do! Loved all the rides and every single member of staff were friendly and enthusiastic. Enjoyed the lights trail too

Thank you for a brilliant year at Christmas at crealy! This year we had the option to have the Santa experience or not and chose against it as my children with additional needs didn’t cope well last year. We had the best experience yesterday with no meltdowns and access onto rides without much wait which was brilliant. Staff were very patient and understanding of my sons needs and that made the whole day go smoothly. We loved the twilight lights in the evening as sensory heaven. Thank you so much we can’t wait to re visit.

It’s alright for little kids but not ideal for older teens. It was the first time visiting and it was underwhelming. However, there were a few things the kids really liked, such as a reptile house and the wrestling show. Half the rides weren’t working either. The food service in the main food court is shocking. I felt so sorry for the workers to be honest - there doesn’t seem to be a manager keeping an eye on what’s happening. The system they have in place for ordering food doesn’t work- it needs reviewing; many people got the wrong order. We waited 40 minutes and got the wrong food, and had to wait again- it wasn’t that nice. I don’t think we will go back anytime soon.

We went to the theme park only and It was amazing. At £14 a ticket it is great value. Our kids (5&3) were able to go on pretty much all the rides more than once and had such a great time. The soft play is huge and on a rainy day I'd just go there for that and the inside attractions.

I have been fond of this place for the past twenty-plus years, and it is great fun. It is the first time I have stayed. The sooty lodge was very good. We did have an issue while there; the park was a little slow to respond, but they got the problem sorted and gave us vouchers to compensate us. On the whole, our experience was good and as expected. It has the potential to be great and probably will be when the season starts in earnest. The park is currently a little understaffed, but I suspect it will improve as the season gets warmer. It is great for smaller kids to about 12. I enjoyed it, it's easy, safe, and the staff are polite.

This was our second visit. The theme park was great, very clean and tidy and didn’t ever seem too busy which was great over the Easter weekend. I’m always surprised that all the eateries aren’t ever open and this limits choice. We took our caravan and stayed as part of the stay and play weekend, which is great value. The washing facilities are great, shower block and toilets also great and so is the little park, my only criticism is the small hard standing part of the PAW pitches, they just need to be 3 or 4 foot wider so that you are able to get in the caravan without getting covered in mud, there’s plenty of room for it, it got tiring having to manoeuvre the children and dog in and out! Also, I’m sad to say that the evening entertainment is not comparable with high end campsites, this could be a much better feature and puts me off coming again because my children love this aspect of our caravanning trips.

It's been years since I last visited but not a huge amount has changed. It's perhaps fine for little kids, but for over 5's there's not a great deal in the way of rides. The best area that kept my 7 Yr old entertained was the soft play, but is that worth the entry price? Also, the soft play was unstaffed and we had issues with bigger boys and gangs picking on, and being violent towards our kid. The queues for the Vortex were ridiculous and the ride disappointed. Overall, made the most of it, but wouldn't return anytime soon. Staff were great though and the gift shop was well stocked.

It’s a fun day out but i feel it’s slightly overpriced for little ones that are scared of the bigger rides. My 4 year old son only went on 5 rides we arrived at 10 and left at 1 and that includes having lunch. It was our 1st time visiting Crealy theme park and to be honest we probably wont return until he's a bit older. We have loads of soft play around Plymouth that are better so would not go to Crealy for that. I could not by a coffee due to a power cut in the Sooty section and the coffee machine was broken in the donut hut.

We have just returned from a 4 day break with our grandchildren staying on a touring pitch. We have stayed many times before. The theme park does not appear to have changed at all. It looks a bit tired. Staff all helpful but a lot of them were new young members who did not know much when we had any queries. When they tried to contact other members no response was forthcoming. Not their fault. There appears to be a lack of middle management. The caravan site toilets were kept very clean. The gravel pitch was fine but need spraying to kill weed and grass growing through. Staff again helpful but little things like the sports area not opening on time were annoying.

Went during the Easter holidays. Appreciate it was going to be busy but some of the queue times were too much for young children, so didn't actually go on many rides. Very disappointed that the Easter trail wasn't on, for having run out of Easter eggs....we were with a group of people though so all the children had fun together. Staff were very friendly and polite.

The Christmas Market was really busy, so we went into the cathedral to warm up and it was my first time inside, what a spectacular building it is, seeing the architecture that was all around represents the fantastic achievements in those times. It's an absolutely stunning building. Well worth the visit. Will be returning to have a more in-depth look.

Absolutely magnificent! Incorporating a mixture of architectural styles, the earliest being Romanesque, followed by Norman, Gothic & English Gothic. The cathedral has the longest, unbroken ceiling vaulting known as "Tierceron", in the world. When visiting, I recommend tagging onto a guided tour, the guides are extremely knowledgeable & will point out & explain many architectural features that could easily be overlooked if just making ones own way around. The guides will also give accounts of key people in history that have made their mark in this lovely building, both masons & bishops etc. When visiting the vibrant city of Exeter, I thoroughly recommend a visit to this beautiful building.

Visited Exeter Cathedral first thing on a Saturday morning. The cathedral was almost empty and got to walk around on my own. Was haunting in its beauty and made for some really awe-inspiring moments. Although not the biggest cathedral, it is beautiful and really inspiring in its proportions. The carvings and images are really beautiful and delightful in their intensity. A lovely place to visit, you can sit and have a moment or a picnic on the cathedral green and it is a very short walk to get to the shops and into town. Accessibility is very good. The staff were all very kind and polite and even moved out of the way so that I could take some photographs. Spent over an hour in there and thoroughly enjoyed it. So peaceful and pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning.

Exeter Cathedral stands as a magnificent testament to centuries of history and architectural splendor. Its towering spires and intricate facade captivate visitors from afar, drawing them closer to explore its grandeur. As a tourist, viewing the cathedral from outside unveils a breathtaking sight, showcasing its impressive Gothic design and intricate stone carvings. Whether admiring its facade bathed in sunlight or illuminated against the evening sky, the cathedral's exterior exudes a sense of awe and wonder, making it a must-see attraction in Exeter.

A historic building on a grand scale. The transformation into a great attraction for the public drives from all ages folks and children to come and admire the beauty of this worship place. The great moon globe exhibit in the centre is the main attraction.

The cathedral is beautiful. One can simply become awestruck in the architectural design of the whole building. The interior is also very elegant. We came here for evensong a couple of times and they were very well carried out services. It is worth it to visit this cathedral.

There were lots of building works going on when we visited with lots of closed off areas. Thoe areas accessible were used for storage. Feel we should not have been charged the £7.50 and should have only asked for a donation or at least informed us. Lovely Cathedral.

For those who love architecture and history, a great place to visit, entry by donation, so please donate to up keep the places of history. Toilets are everywhere, good parking available. Renovations is going on inside and outside.

As everywhere, the National Trust is responsible for the maintenance and care and, as everywhere, this has also been successful here. A beautiful and well-kept cathedral. Is currently under renovation, but you could see a lot. The outdoor area is also well-kept and invites you to stay here.

This was the best architectural work I have ever seen in my entire life. The dates are amazing! The welcome and tours conducted by the staff was very enriching. At least I had a bit of the church history in England. I am sure I will go back again. This is a very rich heritage.

600 years old cathedral in Exeter, South-West England. It is known as the Church of Saint Peter and its architecture is really impressive. Ofter there are street artists' performances in the area so the place never gets quiet. People use to chill in the nearby park and also at the coffee shops located opposite the street.

You don't have to be religious to appreciate the magnificence of this amazing cathedral. The facade is covered with beautiful carvings and stone masonry. Fabulous architecture that it is, it gives little clue as to the truly spectacular interior. The sheer size is overwhelming and the fan-vaulted ceiling is amazing. Currently, the cathedral is hosting a gala exhibition, the centerpiece being a huge revolving replica of planet earth, suspended from the ceiling. If you're in the West Country, this is a visit that you won't regret making.

A beautiful cathedral. BUT I think it's wrong to charge people for visiting a church. Many cathedrals ask for a donation - a much better idea. It was expensive too - especially if you are on benefits or an oap.

Beautiful cathedral. Not as large as some of the other cathedrals. Currently undergoing renovation therefore some parts are closed to the public. Entrance Adult £7.50.

An absolute gem of a cathedral which has a very holistic and calming feeling inside. Excellent architecture which is awe inspiring when you consider the work and effort that went into it. It was great to be able to light a candle and spend quiet time in prayer and reflection. My visit was especially special as my great great grandfather's brother had the honour of having his funeral service held here in 1905.

A really fascinating and free visit. This is a massive cathedral with some truly ancient parts and sights to see and read about. For anyone into history, religious or not, this is a very interesting visit. It is a beautiful site and worth the time to walk around.

At the moment during January, entry is free but of course they appreciate voluntary donations which you can do by card or cash. They do offer free guided tours or you can have an audio guide but that waffles on a bit. We were lucky to meet one of the guides with free time and he was interesting. The original part was built in Norman times (1114) and the rest was added 1270-1328. There are numerous memorials with a high proportion of Devon soldiers. Numerous historic items can be found with the original mechanics of the large clock above the gift shop on view. The organ pipes are enormous being over 10mtrs tall. Well worth a visit. For only the next couple of days there is a light show on in the evenings.

This building is a piece of Art work. The large scales of the building and small intricate designs made in a time with no tool like we have are incredible. Exeter is so lucky to have this fabulous building. They have a great little gift shop and you do have to pay to get in but it’s soo worth it.

What a magnificent and magical cathedral and while visiting we had the pleasure to listen to the heavenly voices of a choir group and the cathedral organ practicing in preparation for Easter Sunday. Definitely add this wonderful place to your itinerary if you are visiting the city of Exeter.

An ancient and beautiful cathedral in the heart of the historic city of Exeter. It's not as large as some of the cathedrals I have visited, but I found it every bit as impressive, from the great Norman towers and well-preserved medieval statues on the exterior of the building to the magnificent rib vaulted ceiling in the nave. There's an admission fee of £7.50 for an adult, £6 for concessions and students - very reasonable I thought, compared to some other cathedrals - and accompanied children go free. The man who issued my ticket was very helpful and informative, and I also bought a beautiful guidebook for £6. There are cathedral tours lasting an hour (included in admission), but I wandered around on my own. There was so much to see and admire. I was particularly impressed with the splendid Lady Chapel and the ornate tombs of the medieval bishops. There's an astronomical clock above the shop (which has a great selection of gifts and books). Could not visit the quire because it is undergoing extensive renovations. There's a café outside the cathedral, and when I visited there was also a very good craft market taking place. All in all an enjoyable and inspiring visit. Will be back to see the quire when it's finished!

Love the Christmas Market, staple of the year. The park is always very peaceful and there's rarely ever noisy teenagers like in other parks around Exeter. Even if you're eating on your own, the pigeons will keep you company and they're very cute. They will not take your food. The exhibitions and events that happen inside the cathedral are amazing too and I love learning about it's history. I also love that it has a quiet area for people to pray in peace.

Loved visiting the cathedral...its under going some work at the moment in the centre of it but it doesn't stop u from enjoying this lovely place of worship.

The heart of Exeter with stunning views and nice area to sit down and enjoy the view. Lots of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes around and nice green area surrounding the cathedral.

went to celebrate my birthday a few days ago. The view was good if you sat by the window. we booked a table for us as a family of 4, it was too small and we moved to another table (two tables together). Waited for half an hour after we ordered our food, guess it was busy that day. Waiting for half an hour was not fun but the food was good. My kids loved the 16-inch pizza. However, my steak was so so (I will give it 2 stars) but the chips were good, i will give it 4 stars. A gentle reminder, if you ask the staff to take pictures for you, make sure you check the pictures after they were taken. Mine were all blurry, oh my birthday dinner pictures.... ( My fault after all)

Visited the quay today for my birthday. Wanted to go to Rock Fish but there was no availability (last minute choice to eat lunch out as we had dinner plans tonight). We fancied a drink and a light lunch, we saw Bar Venezia and saw they did a seafood salad so decided on this. I ordered the seafood salad and my husband ordered the ceaser salad. We ordered chips to share. The wait was approx: 45 minutes, not an issue at all for us as we were in no rush and it was a lovely warm day. We ordered a rose wine and a beer. The rose arrived in a plastic beaker and tasted cheap and sweet. I drank it seeing it was £5 and just looked forward to my salad. I thought the wait was going to be really worth it and some amazing salad was going to be brought out. How wrong was I. 45 minutes later - presented before me was a bowl of salad leaves, seafood mixed in and a huge amount of sickly seafood sauce, which tasted like it was straight out of a bottle. I picked through it before biting in to a piece of calamari and having to chew through it. I tired a mussel - tasteless and wet. I tried a crayfish tail - chewy and so tough it was not edible. Then as I ate a bit more of the salad leaves, I saw water. I tipped the bowl and there was a good 100 ml of water sat underneath the salad. I was done! We politely called one of the staff over and explained. I was offered something else about 3 times but I declined. I'd totally lost my appetite. I was offered a refund, which I accepted. I just picked at the chips, which were quite nice. We cannot fault the attentiveness of the waiting staff, they were on it and efficient, albeit the waiting time (of which we would have been absolutely fine with if we were served good food). They honoured a refund, were apologetic, friendly and polite - so 5 stars for that. However, 1 star for the quality of the food. If Gordon Ramsay was there he'd say...."My gran could do better and she's dead!". I'd never go here again , but it was an experience!

Had a fabulous desert here several evenings ago. The food is always very good. On my visit there were very few people in the restaurant and therefore the atmosphere was rather subdued.

Chilled place with good selection of food and drinks, shisha is nice, but can get a bit chilly when sitting outside.

Food was so good and decent priced to. Really enjoyed it x

After a long week at the office, I came here to unwind with friends and my significant other. My companion offered to get me a drink before I arrived, but she wasn't able to. When I walked in, a curly-haired beauty greeted me and started serving us right away.

✨️We stopped by for lunch here on the first sunny day of the year. Was gaurlt busy but we managed to grab a table outside 😀 service was a wee bit slow, our drinks nearly came at the same time as our food. We ordered a spicey chicken burger 🍔 and a halloumi slouvaki wrap with chips. The food was delicious and piping hot. However, quite pricey, we felt for what it was, but then what isn't pricey nowadays 🤷‍♀️ Staff were really friendly and did do their best on a busy sunny day !We had takeaway ice cream afterwards 🍦which was amazing! Definitely recommend the white chocolate chip flavour 😋

Great service, lovely food, fast service. The only thing let it down was the coffee, the cappuccinos milk was burnt and made it tasteless.. The food was so tasty tho, and the service with food was fast... Reasonable price for the location with great views over the canal. Missed out on tiramisu as it was all gone! Saved my waistline a couple of inches! 😁 Will definitely be back...

Star of the show were the chunky chips. Nice and fluffy with beautiful crispy outside. Ribs weren't a standout but very tasty nonetheless and really nice chicken tenders. The waitress was top draw, very polite and welcoming. Although she was just glad of customers on a quiet Monday evening! Decent amount of choice on the menu so we'll worth a visit.

Not the best lunch I’ve ever had. The service was not great was left a long time and had to go back to the bar to ask for service again. Even when the place was not that busy. Also it’s very pricey for what you get. Food is no better quality than a weather spoons. Won’t be returning.

No idea why this place has a 3.8* rating. The food was fantastic, especially the seafood linguine which was several levels better than that I had in the actual Venice. Service a little slow to begin with but they had just taken an order for a table of a dozen people so understandable. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Exeter.

Very relaxed enjoyable evening. Food was great & service was excellent. Gluten Free well catered for.

Lovely place. Stopped en route home from Cornwall to south Wales for some lunch. Had amazing eggs royal. Nom nom.

Really friendly and welcoming staff, dealt with dietary requirements without drama and the food was delicious. Lots of gluten free options. Will be going again next time I visit Exeter.

The most amazing museum. My nine year old son wanted to visit on his birthday as we were on holiday in Devon. Just a short walk from Exeter Central train station. Amazing collections, beautifully presented in a fantastic building. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The time flew past. Highly recommend for all ages and it's free although donations are welcome.

A great old museum with some brilliant exhibits and things to see. A terrific place to visit for anyone of any age. If you are visiting Exeter, you should definitely put this one on your list to visit. The Giraffe and elephant in the pictures are around 100 years old if I remember rightly. There is so much to see here and its completely free!?

Great museum. Took the kids over the Easter holidays on a rainy day - it was naturally very busy. But there was plenty to look at and different craft activities available to book onto too. Some really interesting items. Great way to spend an hour or two. Only downsides, they currently have no cafe which was disappointing but unavoidable and we found it a little tricky to navigate but it was busy.

We came in here recently when visiting Exeter and was really surprised with how big it is inside and everything they have on show. All of the children from 3 to 12 absolutely loved it and were interested in everything. The staff were friendly and informative and the coffee was good too!

Small museum for any day visit. It is full of different spaces with such diverse topics, such as history, insects, and big animals. I do consider it's quite didactic for kids. Besides, it has a reading space full of science and fiction books for kids. Anyway, do not expect a wide range of unique exhibitions, but admission is free, and there's delicious coffee.

Great place to visit, if you have an hour or two. An eclectic mix of displays including natural history and human history across the globe. Very informative.

An excellent museum focussing on the history of Exeter from medieval times, taking in Roman’s, WWII etc. also some other interesting exhibits which have been collected by local people, everything from elephants to mummies! Particularly enjoyed the manuscripts and stories of the early church.

Lived in Exeter for a few years but never had any interest in the Royal Albert Museum. There was event planned at the museum and I was in for a shocker. The museum is huge with many various artifacts from all over the world. One could definitely spend a couple hours in here easily. Would definitely recommended. There is a cafe, and a lift. There are activities for every one, talks, lectures, workshops etc. Will be back.

This is a lovely little museum with various small sections covering different areas. All the staff are very helpful. "Fly on the Wall" covering bugs, "In Fine Feather" - Birds, Ancient Cultures and Art. It's not a large museum but worth a look around. The lighting throughout the museum is very low, meaning that it can be hard to read any of the descriptions of items in the cases, or even see some of the smaller items such as insects. There is an art collection on the first floor but it's not mentioned in any of the plans or notices. It was showing a series of prints selected from their fine art collection while we were visiting, which included Hogarth and Dorothea Wight prints. The Cafe is worth avoiding if you want to eat. They serve the worst cheese toastie I've ever eaten - two slices of undercooked processed cheese in a couple of slices of dry bread, hardly toasted at all. The coffee is good though. Even the cafe has dismal lighting and is an unappealing place to sit.

What’s not to love; it’s free, it’s a beautiful building and my 2 children (1 & 3 years) loved the outdoor performance; can’t wait to see more family activities! Cafe is great too; good coffee & delicious cakes!

The use of using Lego to describe the past and the future very interesting. The models of there perticular era describing events along with a detailed information board very straight forward and easy to understand. There are even hidden challenges for all to find in the models. We couldn't find the thief but may well do. Definitely worth a visit amongst the well presented museum.

Visited to see a specific exhibition (photos below!) so only had a brief look at the actual museum exhibits. The staff in the exhibition were all super lovely and really helpful - we had a couple of questions about one piece in particular and spent about 10 minutes chatting with her! The whole exhibition felt super intimate and personal despite obviously having other visitors there too. Can't wait to come back to see more exhibitions!

Brilliant busy day. Lots of lovely people, three generations, in some groups. The Egyptian tomb was a favourite hidden gem.

Today was my first visit to the royal Albert memorial museum in Exeter and what a treat. Many different exhibits from all periods of time. The place is having a lot of exterior work done and still looks awesome. Nice and approachable staff. All they ask is you can leave a donation for these places it helps them stay alive.

So much to see in this museum, it was interesting to learn about the different things, I loved that the entry was free and it was exciting to see so many things! Great day out!

Visited here years ago with our children. Came back this weekend with friends and loved it. Beautiful place to explore. Wish the items were all labelled (some were missing) and the writing could do with being a little bigger. Lovely coffee shop as well.

Always a fun visit to the museum and they have added interactive bits and bobs here and there for the kids. It's a great place to visit, enough to keep the kids interested for a couple hours and the bonus is it's free! The little cafe is nice for a coffe and cake too.

Went on Saturday in the morning and it was quite quiet. Free entry but plenty of places where you can make a donation if you want to. The downstairs section about the history of Exeter was in particular very interesting and is what makes this museum a bit more niche. Also very friendly and helpful staff, and a really good gift shop!

I would recommend visiting this museum, lots to see inside and all staff were helpful and friendly. 👍🏻

Fantastic place and very well looked after. Great feel to the place and good modern look to the place. Both my children enjoyed themselves looking at the exhibits.

Free entry and a good few hours of looking around, with super staff members that are willing to answer your questions or show you something you're looking for. The animal section is amazing but i absolutely adore the bug room, however it's currently under renovation. can't wait for it to open back up so I can see the moths again! The volcano short-film has been my favourite part of the RAM for years, I first watched it on a trip with my mother when I was obsessed with natural disasters. 100% would recommend, fun for all the family and great with friends or alone.

We went for a Christmas experience with the children and to see the place lit up but we will definitely go back in the summer. The outdoor space is beautiful, play areas great for kids and they loved seeing the animals top, then the actual house was really beautiful and meeting Father Christmas was just the cherry on the top. We had such a lovely day and created some really special memories, the food was fairly expensive maybe next time we'd take some of our own snacks but for a Christmas treat I'm very glad we did it and can't wait to visit again soon!

We visited Powderham Castle during the Easter holidays. We loved it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty too! The castle and grounds were amazing! In particular the stairway,bedrooms and,music room. The grounds were superb. We loved the secret garden with all the animals and a safe place for children to play and explore. This would make a fantastic place for schools to visit. We took the very steep walk up to the Belvedere, and the views were well worth the steep climb. Not easily done with children or people with mobility issues, really. I will definitely go back again later in the year to see seasonal changes in the grounds.

Charming palace...in constant process of renovation..though much achieved already. All done in keeping with historical heritage. Most impressive views across their parkland and deer herds to the mouth of the River Exe and beyond. Plus beautiful gardens and a courtyard coffee shop.

Lovely castle, we did the state room tour which was interesting to learn about the past owners. There is another tour which is called up stairs down stairs. This tour is really popular. The cost of the ticket covers the entrance for a whole week.

We had a guided tour with Kevin, he was excellent. He showed us rooms & hidden staircases that the public don't generally get to see. He was extremely knowledgeable & full of enthusiasm - would recommend anyone to do this tour, there is no additional charge. All the staff at the Castle were very friendly & helpful. Parking was easy despite it being a bank holiday & the cafe served reasonably priced sandwiches & drinks. A lovely good value day out.

Lovely just walking around, both inside and within the grounds. We had wonderful weather and took some great pictures. Highly recommended going to The Orangery Cafe on the way out. We had to wait about an hour for lunch, but it was worth it. You can kill time by looking around the garden section and the excellent farm shop

Wow what a beautiful castle and gardens indeed, so worth a visit, cld have stayed for longer! Went around using the audio devices. Enjoyed the little petting garden also seeing all the animals was lovely too. Friendly and helpful staff also. Loved seeing all the swifts by the castle 🏰 bird I've never seen before 😊 Clean toilets 🚻 always important 👌

The castle is amazing. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. They have audio guides as well. Apart from the wonderful interior, I was taken away by the beautiful rose gardens. You can see deer area as well.

Great place to go and visit. Free parking. You get discounts for being an English heritage member and other memberships as well. It is a very recently built house/ castle but nevertheless great fun. When we went, they had a shaun the sheep event, was turned into a competition between my wife and I. Great rooms aswell.

Visited during the Christmas lights and it really is so nice and well thought out. The route is beautiful through to the secret garden, the castle and the gardens and the stamps were a great interactive idea for the family.

Such a lovely day! The staff are so friendly and helpful and the castle itself is beautiful inside and out! We lived listening to the history of the castle and learning about the people who lived there. Visiting at Christmas gave it an extra charm and of course we had to visit Santa in his grotto 😁🎅❤️

Wonderful looking castle, with a lot of history and beautiful grounds, with a lovely secret garden. You need to join the tour to see all of it but meant waiting 2 1/2 hours for that. We looked around the bottom part and it was fascinating but very short, hence 4 stars. The farm shop is excellent and has so much there, as do the other places next to it. A lovely day out and would recommend a visit.

Second visit we've done. The last time was 6 years ago, and it's just as good as I remember. This time, there was a Falconry display, which was brilliant. Would advise to bring a picnic as the café there doesn't have a huge choice (sandwiches and sausage rolls etc) and when we popped in at 3 they had pretty much sold out, they had cakes and traybakes though. Beautiful house with an enthusiastic tour guide, lovely grounds and petting zoo etc. Would definitely recommend.

Great wander around. One of the people waiting to help ended up giving us the most wonderful tour.. loads of history and stories, really personalised it. Made the walk around so much more. My recommendation? Talk to the people on site and find out the tales behind the place.

I am absolutely thrilled to write a glowing review for the exceptional wedding planner and stunning venue that made our special day an unforgettable experience. Despite a change with our wedding planner, Tim stepped in and managed everything to make our day perfect. His dedication and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire planning process. He was very communicative throughout and hugely charming and helpful for both us as a couple and towards each of our guests. His ability to orchestrate various elements and vendors made the entire day feel effortless for us, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment. His calm and reassuring demeanour provided us with the confidence that everything was in capable hands. Powderham Castle as a venue was nothing short of perfection. The moment we stepped onto the grounds, we were captivated by its charm and beauty. The venue's ambiance created an enchanting atmosphere that set the tone for our magical day. Every corner seemed to hold a unique touch, and it felt truly special to have our own personal history in such a historic building. Further to this, Powderham were kind enough to allow their petting zoo to visit our wedding - which was a huge delight to all of our guests; this made it so memorable and unique for us. Our experience with the wedding planner and the venue was beyond remarkable. Their combined efforts created a seamless, unforgettable, and truly magical day for us and our guests. We are immensely grateful for their dedication, professionalism, and the genuine care they put into making our wedding a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you're seeking an extraordinary wedding planner and a venue that radiates charm and elegance, look no further. They have our highest recommendation and sincere gratitude for making our dreams come true.

🎄Seems the Earl of Devon and management are really making an effort to make Christmas at the Castle a memorable moment for all the family, the local community, and tourists from far and wide. There's plenty of Christmas merriment, food, drink, history and culture, whatever the weather. And the manor house castle is looking as fine as ever! 🎅

Went to see the Xmas light display. Was a lovely experience, great for kids, loved the food hall area. Was worth a visit. Be nice if they had more xmas music whilst walking around though.

Christmas lights festival is so magical for all ages. So pretty, so enchanting feeling so festive. Definitely worth a visit. And don't forget to visit the "secret garden" for a festive suprise

Great petting zoo🙂I stroked a chicken and pony. I also got close to a tortoise. Able to get a take away cup of tea. Enjoyed a stroll. Quiet before 3pm. Shuts for an hour at 3pm. Dogs allowed on lead.

My sister hosted her wedding here last weekend, it was a beautiful day made even better my accommodating staff. Tim in particular was a great help to the family, nothing felt like too much to ask. The grounds are beautifully kept and learning about the history of the place added to the experience greatly.

Great castle owned by the Earl of Devon. Well worth a visit the castle is worth a look around and they even let dogs inside. The grounds are lovely with Deer roaming everywhere

Love this place! Beautiful gardens and all sorts of different varieties and species of plants and trees to explore. Small shop and selection of garden plants/decorations available to purchase. Great little museum and kids soft play. Lovely ride on the train through the gardens and past the lake, also a great outdoor play area a short walk from the Italian Garden.

We loved visiting the Botanical Gardens, it's such a beautiful place. It's dog friendly and good value for money. You could definitely stay all day as there's plenty to see and do. We enjoyed the little train and the play area looked good for children.

Beautiful gardens, even in March, well worth a visit. Food in the cafe reasonably priced and filling. Great vegan options. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we will be back!

I went to Bicton today 26feb so it's winter and not much wildlife or flowers out and think the price should have been reduce because of this. You enter an expensive botanical garden and expect to see lots of different flowers etc for the price but didnt see much. There's a lovely museum there donated by local farmers over the years and lovely play equipment for kids but honestly if you want to see flowers and wildlife etc I would look elsewhere or wait until spring and summer. The grounds are well look after and the train ride (extra cost) is nice and entertaining for kids. The duck pond was nice with the water fountain and geese and swans. The fairy falls was a let down and quite a walk for little legs or less able adults (pictures below) Over all and conclusion is forget winter visit as its just an expensive play park for kids. Summer would be amazing though so will return and update.

Absolutely beautiful gardens! Tickets reasonably priced and we were happy that the place is dog friendly too (even has a dog friendly seating area in the restaurant) Train tickets paid separately but a nice addition. There is also a paid soft play for children thay we didn't use can't comment but the outdoor play space was great!

A late autumn visit so not so many flowers but plenty of beautiful trees and shrubs and then there were the glasshouses. The cafe produced good snacks and also meals. Be prepared for lots of walking although there are good paths. The map was a little difficult to follow.l, could do with more signs. There is lots of stuff for children but we did not have any but still we were there for only four hours and did not finish!

What a wonderful surprise! Bicton Park is a really beautiful gardens. Lots of interesting waters and huge variety of colours and shapes and sizes. Really worth visiting, they accept tesco clubcard vouchers too. Their annual ticket would be worthwhile if you live nearby.

Loved our day out here. The train around the gardens was a great start to the day, we got to see a lot of the grounds. The paths are well laid out, with route suggestions for less mobile people. Everything looked really well cared for. The restaurant had a really good range of Vegan products as well, which was a lovely surprise.

We were very pleasantly surprised by this place. We couldn't decide if we wanted to come to a botanical garden with a 3 year old in tow however we are glad we did because this place has lots to do for little ones such as the train ride through the gardens as well as the undercover play area and in door soft play. The surroundings are amazing and very well kept. The bloke who mows the lawns certainly earns his money. We fed the ducks near the Lovely fountains and water features. There's an out door park with lots to do and crazy golf near by. We hope to come back soon.

Fabulous place with something for everyone. The farming museum and borders/flowers were my favourites, though the restaurant serves a very good lasagna, which we had followed by a cream tea. Somewhere to lie down afterwards might be something to think about. 🤔 😊

Lovely place to visit for a walk around the gardens. Plenty to do there to, from the mini-railway to the kids play areas (indoor and outdoor) and the mini-golf. Great value for the ticket for a fun wholesome time out.

We booked for the Christmas meal, so glad we did, it was amazing and such good value. Food was nicely presented, cooked and plenty of it and the staff were so lovely and friendly, nothing was too much bother. The tables were decorated for Christmas and we even got a visit from Father Christmas and a present each, such a nice touch. Well done to all the team for all their hard work and attention to detail. Will definitely be booking for next year.

We upgraded to the annual pass after our first visit. We love walking around the gardens and our little one loves the outdoor play park, the museum and the train. There are plenty of picnic benches spread out throughout the gardens so we always bring picnic with us. They have a lovely cafe though if you rather not bring your own food.

Used Tesco vouchers for a free visit on a lovely sunny day. Been a long while since last here. Really lovely chilled visit, a few steep inclines but good pathways. Gardens blooming nicely. Great space to explore. Vintage farming museum very informative. Family friendly.

Fabulous selection of trees covering so many interests. Pleased to find a couple of Willow Podacarps as well as some Dawn Redwoods and a Swamp Cypress to compare.

First visit today and have to say I loved it. Beautiful gardens, kids activities (indoor and outdoor play areas, duck feeding - there are many), wildlife, welcoming and helpful staff, duck feed, even a train ride. An enjoyable and worthwhile day out.

Very good experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. An experience we all enjoyed as a family.

Don't take the "low" route back if you can't get lower than 3 feet comfortably. If happy crawling, go for it. Bit quick, and could have done with the tour being more leisurely. Knowledge and affability of guide was excellent. Well done Rachel!

Excellent tour. The guide Lynn was extremely informative, funny and made the tour both informative and fun. Apart for warning for claustrophobia, wearing full sleeve clothes and ducking at every turn, a perfect tour for everyone. Enjoyed it loads!

Would highly recommend this to anyone. Our guide was very informative and full of fun. Our daughters and grandchildren really loved the tour. We all enjoyed our history lesson.

This has to be on your bucket list of places to visit around Exeter. The underground passages is more of a tour of the history of Exeter's water supply system. You will go through some of the old medieval water passages and learn how they developed over the last 500 years. If you have little children who love to run around, i don't think they will be suited for this place. It's a guided tour so you can't go exploring unfortunately. Definitely don't go here if you are claustrophobic as you will be going through some tight spaces. There's no wheelchair access through the passages as they are too narrow. Still a good way to learn about Exeter's water history. There were quite a few teenagers on the tour and most of them seemed to enjoy it, worthy of the 7 pound entry. Park in the Princess Hay carpark as that will be cheaper than parking on the road.

Didn't plan on visiting the underground tunnels on a visit to Exeter with my son, but he was keen on walking by to go in, so we did, fortunately we were blessed that there were spaces left on the 2.30pm slot. We paid £7.50 and took the tour. There is an interesting little shop come mini museum with some fun activities relating to providing the city with water and lots of models artifacts and information around the room. The tour of the tunnels is approx 30-40 minutes with a short historical video for context and a safety talk. Our guide, Crystal(?) Was very knowledgeable and friendly and made the walk underground good fun. If you enjoy history and visiting old 'ruins' etc then I'd highly recommend a visit .. its not much time out of your day and gives great insight into historical engineering and labour.

Rachel was the perfect guide. She made the experience worthwhile and interesting. Would recommend the tour.

Wonderful! Our guide Rachel was great, excellent with the kids, very knowledgeable, and made us feel safe in the passages. Which, by the way, they aren’t kidding, they’re very narrow and/or low, so if you’re even a little bit claustrophobic, don’t think you’ll be okay, because you won’t! That said, if you are okay in small spaces, they’re really fascinating history. The little museum bit was good too, and it was all very well organised, especially the video introduction and the bag lockers system. Great visit, well worth the money.

Great small tour underground with a friendly, energetic and knowledgeable guide. Choice to take the tighter route out too.

Very unusual view of Exeter, very informative and well organised. The council responded quickly to our booking request. Recommended.

I love the underground passages! Always a very informative tour and you'll learn a lot about how Exeter got it's water supplies in days past. The tales of Albert the ghost on his bicycle always makes me laugh. The kids had a great time and the little museum is good.

Really interesting, really nice to go with the kids, if you want to know more about exeter history it's the right place!!

Interesting place to visit but not for the claustrophobic. Try to be at the front or you won't hear much.

Really enjoyed the underground passages. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Good fun and well worth doing.

Interesting and informative way to spend 30-40 minutes although not too much to actually see. A bit tricky bending down and going through the narrow passages if you are above average size or a bit unfit (like me). Comprehensive information provided by the guide. The kids on our tour loved it

Is best to book in advance as groups are only 15 people at a time. The guide was informative & amusing. The passages were a bit claustrophobic.

The little museum exhibit is quite comprehensive and well done. The guide was a disappointment. She appeared not to have much real interest or feel for the History. She reiterated a few bits of isolated information from the exhibition and failed to really paint a picture from any period in History. She also had a very strong South Asian accent which made it a bit difficult to understand what she was saying about the features in the passages. If the main job of the guide is to navigate a few people along a short stretch of tunnel safely and get them out again that was carried out well.

There are better things to see in Exeter, but it's not often that you get a chance to explore some historic underground tunnels. The tour guide we had was enthusiastic and did a first class job of explaining what we were seeing, how it all came to be and did so with some light hearted humour that went down well with her audience. Probably one to avoid if you get claustrophobic in confined spaces. The tunnels are well lit but a bit damp in places. There is very little seating whilst waiting to enter the tunnel, so best to book in advance and arrive close to the time booked. Value for money? A bit on the expensive side.

So I back in Exeter for the first time in seven years. I was catching up with friends and doing some of the touristy things whilst I was in the city. I came here and booked onto the 13:00 tour on a Sunday. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. You receive a short talk prior to watching a short video cli that give you some history and the back story to the tunnels before going underground. The video clip is around 10 minute and the underground tour itself lasts for around 25 minutes. I advice wearing decent footwear and a hard hat is provided. There is approximately around 300 meters of tunnels. The tunnels date back to the medieval period and has seen war, death when cholera broke out within the city in 1832. The tunnels was blocked off due to war and then reopened years later. Parts of the tunnels were badly damaged during the Second World War due to the blitz that the city saw. It’s an amazing adventure for children and pretty interesting for anyone who loves history. Thanks to the guide ‘Helen’ who was fun, knowledgeable and made the experience fun a and really interesting.

Fabulous history in hall. Small doorways so be careful, you can ask for assistance.

a cool little museum. the admission was free and there was no queue whatsoever. unfortunately the door into the court struggled to accommodate my large size which deducted 1 star from this review. the courtroom were huge and there was loads of old paintings and very old furniture! i felt like i were in a old movie. unfortunately the security guard seemed bored and started spying and eavesdropping on me and me family. that deducts another star. but actually he was cool and gave us many informations about the building. that evens out the removed star. i recommend coming here if ur in exeter and have some free times on ur hands. Sincerely, Sharon Garcia

One of the oldest halls of England, dated back to 1160, normand foundation. Perhaps even Saxon. although the structure conserved is medieval between 15th and 16 th century. The oak door is lovely. It still continues to be the city’s council chamber, but not so long ago was the law court. The place is pretty nice. The seats have on top some names: some are majors, other benefactors, and merchants and industries. This hall was very important for the wool industry, because Exeter was one of the dominant cities and has seen lots of history... The place is usually opened from 10 am to 13 except some days which they have private events. It’s worth a visit.

Amazing building..and amazing to think that Exeter has had local government since 80 AD when the Romans founded the city as a base for the Augusta second legion.

Beautiful for a quick visit. Free entry. One of the oldest in England

Amazing historical venue, with loads off historical artifacts and a well-informed staff. The hall itself is breathtaking. Worth the visit!

Lovely building, I have walked past it hundreds of times over the years but it was really interesting to be able to go in, it's a bit like a church inside but without the religion really. Just a bit smaller than I thought it would be I guess.

Beautiful building (and warm on a freezing day) where I was greeted by a very knowledgeable gentleman and since there was no-one else there, was fortunate enough to have a private tour. He then recommended some other historic sights, gave me a map, and I had a fabulous day out. It turns out the guildhall is just one of Exeter's gorgeous buildings. 5 stars from me.

An oasis of calm and beauty. Immaculately kept. Very pretty gardens in which to take an afternoon cream tea. Very interesting exhibits relating to the river and its history. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic gem of a place, the volunteers really make the little museum spring to life! The quiet garden is the perfect place to enjoy a fabulous slice of cake.

My husband and I visited this place while visiting the town, it's a great little place for a visit. Again it's over three floors with a member of staff on each floor. The staff are very friendly and helpful and are ready to answer any questions you may have about the history of Topsham. We enjoyed our time there immensely.

What an interesting museum. No charge for entry but donations accepted. If you like local history and boats you'll like this museum. By the way they do a cracking cream tea too. Unfortunately not free😓

Very welcoming, I was on way back from visit to Exmouth ,so only had a short stay but lots of interesting things about Topsham. I will visit again giving myself more time. Defently worth a look.

Extremely helpful guides. Good displays of local area and history. Beautiful building, loved seeing Vivian Leigh's ballgown and learning about her connection to the family who owned the building.

Lovely small museum focussed on Topsham and it's people. History of fishing, boat building and trade. Well run by volunteers and with a small 'home baked' cafe.

How could you give less than 5 stars. Pretty garden in a fascinating street and another garden opposite with benches for "chilling'. See view from nearby. Run by lovely devoted volunteers brimming with local info. Full of interesting local exhibits and lifestyle. A charming cafe and creamy icecreams. A joy but check the hours of opening.

A great place to visit lots of historical facts there and the volunteering staff are really nice and helpful. It also has a cosy canteen and garden. I will certainly go back again soon. Entry is free to all.

Love it. Didn't expect I can see Vivien's nightdress.

Stumbled upon Topsham Museum during a scenic walk around this beautiful little town. Free to visit with lots of interesting history about the area from all the friendly volunteers. Many different rooms to explore with fascinating exhibits. They also have a cafe onsite that looked amazing. We didn’t try it on our visit but would make a second just to try it out. It looked like a lot of locals use it regularly. If you are in Topsham or even in Exeter it’s well worth a visit.

Although we had visited before...my sister wanted to see inside. We loved it! Very interesting! Volunteers very friendly and informative! Came away with leaflet about some of the fantastic women who once lived in the strand. Recommended and won't be the last time we visit!! Loved the kitchen!!! Worried me a bit that I recognised the appliances!!!

A delightful museum housed in 17th Century buildings with a mix of period rooms and a large number of local history exhibits and displays, mostly maritime, that range from Roman times right up to the very recent discovery, in the Arctic, of the wreck of 'HMS Terror' a 19th Century, Topsham-built ship. The entire establishment is run and staffed by volunteers, which would explain the warm and welcoming feel of the museum. There is a busy tearoom that specialises in home-made food, two immaculate gardens to relax in and a shop that sells Topsham-orientated memorabilia, local history publications and gifts. Especially recommended would be a Devon Cream Tea, in the gardens, after a tour of the displays.

Delicious food and wine, fantastic atmosphere and setting, exceptional service. Highly recommended

Great atmosphere, lovely staff. Good prices on wines and beers. Quite a limited menu but quality ingredients. Visited twice during our stay in Topsham. You can also just pop in for a drink.

Excellent service, super ambience nd delicious local wine! We opted for the 5 wine tasting with charcuterie platters, bread and pizzas. It was great value at £30 a head. Wonderful evening.

We went Saturday evening four of us great attention to detail from the staff made you feel welcome food fantastic such good value we will be back

Lovely clean and beautiful place, pizza is the best I've tasted since being in the UK . Very special, I will definitely bring my family and friends when they visit us from Africa xxx

My partner and I visited for a wine tasting and tapas. We received a warm welcome and the place quickly filled up with people. Booking was essential and Carole handled our questions promptly via email prior to our visit. We tasted 5 of pebblebeds wines which started with a sparkling white and rose then onto their three still wines. Whilst tasting we were served a lovely and surprisingly filling sharing board of Continental meats / cheese with olives, garlic etc. We also had what seemed like an unlimited supply of bread and oil which was appreciated and ensured we could still walk after our selection of wines. Our server was knowledgeable about the production process of the wines on offer and didn't bore us but rather let us form our own opinions and left us today enjoy ourselves in the lovely ambience of the cellar. A pizza to share topped off evening and left us very full. The pizza was excellent and freshly made. We'll be back for more! We're not wine connoisseurs by any stretch but found them to be very palatable with only the red being a little lacklustre. We left with a bottle of the White to drink at home. Highly recommended!

Had a great wine tasting evening there with white sparkling, rose sparkling, white, rose and red wines, all produced in their own Topsham Vineyard. Excellent evening with bread, mixed meats and cheeses, then a home made pizza supper. Very good evening.

Pizzas or boards of meat and cheese, so a very limited menu. The pizza menu is also bizarrely limited. The 6 pizzas on offer feature combinations of the same ingredients. They serve their own wine, which is interesting but not good wine

Define hospitality, your hostess makes you feel welcome, enjoy the ambience and enjoy, well not here! Booked a party booking and on arrival had 3 extra people, instead of thinking that's an extra £75.00 no we ruined their table seating despite the fact that we were leaving 15 minutes before the party arrived! Carole was so rude to me and my party, we will never enter the establishment again! Further friends and colleagues will no longer go there! Totally unacceptable

Love going to watch Exeter Chiefs play! Overall an amazing experience and I was impressed to find gluten free pasties (even if they were an odd flavour!) Only reasons for not giving 5 stars are due to how expensive tickets are plus how small and uncomfortable the seats are.

It was extraordinary on rugby last Saturday! I have to thank all the chiefs stars for their time and the conversations. For me as a German rugby fan it was the first time at sandy park but not the last!

A lovely hotel. Very clean and quiet with comfortable beds. A wide selection of breakfast items in the morning too. It could do with more teabags and coffee sachets in the rooms. The corridors reminded me of the Shining 😀

Really easy to get to by train a little short walk which it flat and easily accessible in a wheelchair. Also saw quite a few buses running on the day making it easy for everybody to get home after the match ended. Quite a few bars and food places and although the ques were long they went rather quickly. The toilets were rather clean considering how many people where there that day ! It was a great day and really enjoy the visit :) x

Great stadium, full of atmosphere. I don't think any of the stands give a bad view. There v are many places to get a drink or food. Don't forget the shop where you can get all your Exeter chiefs kit. The best way to get into the stadium is by using the park and ride you can pre book this in line not too expensive. For a great rugby match you won't be disappointed.

When the cream of Devon wins by playing outstandingly well, what's not to like! Good stadium, easy access (try the park and shuttle bus service), facilities good. Only slight gripe, it's not cheap, £50 a ticket with the add ons of the day make it an expensive date out. Can't afford to do it too often.

Great ground and an excellent game against Sale.

Went to watch Exeter Chiefs' women against Bristol Bears. Great welcome. Lovely stadium. Great game. Nice pasties and a proper cuppa too.

A wonderful day (and night) spent here at the Chiefs v Munster game. Brilliant atmosphere and hospitality. New friends made. Will definitely travel again to experience the match day excitement!

Always love a visit to Sandy Park. Nearly always a cracking atmosphere. As with any sports stadium, food and drink is pretty costly but you take that into account and have a good day. When allowed, on-site parking is pretty good value at £3.20 for 5hrs

Great service at the bars, atmosphere was amazing, food was lovely and the toilets are all clean and lots of them, staff everywhere and all very friendly and helpful 😀

Went to watch the Chiefs against Munster. Super well organised, good food, very friendly. We sat in the family stand, plenty of leg room, all seats close to the pitch.

I hadn't been here for a while but the game I saw was fantastic. Only drawback was the amount of public announcements, as whatever comes out of the speaker is so terribly distorted. I also noticed it when I watched the game on catch up TV. I heard many people mention it.

Good clean and friendly stadium to watch gods favourite sport. Rugby of course not that boring game of association football. Family friendly unlike st James park. Good seats plenty of room. Sufficient and varied hospitality. No rubbish lying round plenty of bins a testament to civilised supporters who mix with opposition supporters in a friendly atmosphere.

Excellent Stadium - We Tigers were there to play The Chiefs. We Lost. But the atmosphere was amazing. Brilliant Beer tent with good queueing system. Decent prices Good range of food vendors (including donuts 😋) Brilliant Experience. Would definitely go see the Tigers there again xx

Amazing facilities .good food .good parking . Went to a comedy night recently and it was well organised well set out easy to find where you were going .and there was food put on too . Drinks are on the expensive side but where isn't these days . On a match day when I've been the atmosphere is great every one is in good spirits. It's easy to get around the staff are pleasant and happy to help . Parking is there nut not massive so on match days there are park and ride facilities easy enough to find and ample ways to arrive by public transport too . A good time out all round . I have been for training and meetings too and these have been organised well too . 👍

The hotel is excellent. It's very clean and spacious and the views are outstanding. The staff are very courteous and the breakfast was excellent. We booked dinner in the view restaurant. I had the Devon rib, a special on the menu. It was quite disappointing because there was so much fat and gravy, with only a few mouthfuls of meat! I wish I'd ordered a steak!!

Brilliant comedy night out in a great small and very interesting venue. The staff couldn’t have been nicer. The lady in the box office who saved our night (we messed up the timings) deserves 100 stars.

This is a lovely little theatre and bar, hidden away from sight of the high street. Food and drink available at the bar is delicious - I recommend the antipasto spread. The quality of productions on at the theatre varies, however you are likely to see something innovative and local.

I have been to the bikeshed with my family quite a few times over the last few years and have never been dissapointed. Great venue with a very tempting range of cocktails. If you are looking for a friendly imersive theatre experience this is the place for you!

Great stop on a night out, a little more chilled, cool and sophisticated than the surrounding clubs. The cocktails are on point although a lil pricey, alternative DJ's play the perfect mix or chilled and dance. Stylish underground environment.

Excellent alternative theatre venue in Exeter. Shame that the owner has decided to close it. Perhaps they should have made more of the bar/restaurant to compete with other outlets close by....

Always really enjoy coming here to see a show, very cosy feel to the place with some great drinks on offer to boot!

Visited during the 50's and 60's night, very friendly atmosphere with good music. Unique decor and an enjoyable experience.

Very beautiful park in the middle of the city. Nice and clean with beautiful view. Quiet place if you want to read your book or just calm down from a busy day.

Beautiful park in Exeter,you can see the city from here.

Nice place to visit to spend your leisure. Wonderful view and space.

Lovely maintained gardens just off the city centre which often has events and activities on.

My dad insists on us coming here every time we come to visit. As he was born in Exeter and it's a place he enjoyed in childhood. It's filled with wildlife, flowers, beautiful trees and landmarks. The view is interesting as you can see Exeter Prison from there which he has mentioned often. I've taken some stunning photographs in here too.

Nice elevated gardens adjacent to Exeter Central railway station, free to enter, huge impressive war memorial in the center, impressive views of the city. Likes - Quiet, Views, Memorial. Dislikes - not enough seating, unkept, Worth a visit though.

Nice peaceful place to walk, very looked after place by the local council.. super close to the city and comfortable to eat your lunch within.. can easily take a picnic in the summer..

Fantastic garden with really nice statues

A nice & beautiful place for relaxation. Garden is just near the exeter central railway station. Calm and quiet environment to sit for chit-chat . Entry to this place is free.

Central location, takes about 15 minutes to walk to the far end and back again. Perfect for my lunch break, and looking at the war memorial statues is always inspiring. There's little pathways you can explore that go up towards the old rougemont castle fort wall and there's a path skirting around the outside of the park which overlooked the central railway line. There's no toilets or playgrounds here, but the park cuts through to the high st where there's a John lewis, shopping, toilets etc

It was shut when I last visited, I have been inside on previous visits. You don't need a lot of time to go round it, maybe an hour, but it's interesting and the views are worth the effort. Good on the people who volunteer to keep Haldon Belvedere maintained. Do check opening times if you want to go inside. There are lots of walks around the woods nearby as well as a nearby visitor centre - which is currently being improved so has restricted parking. I've only uploaded one photo from my last visit - it's from the bottom of the tower - just think on the difference from the top - which a 365 view.

A large folly or Tower rather than a castle but has a splendid panoramic view of the River Exe spanning around to Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor. Recently restored it is now used for weddings and other celebratory occasions, with a well furnished apartment on the upper floors.

Nice place to stop and enjoy the view/picnic when exploring Haldon Forest.

Gorgeous little castle, off the beaten track. With wonderful views surrounding it. I believe it offers small wedding venues here too.

Amazing, the most amazing sleep, feels like your miles away from anywhere but actually only 15 mins or so fro Exeter. Fabulous views all round. Such a relaxing time.

Perfect venue for smallish (up to 50) wedding ceremonies. The canapés were delicious but the view, above all (literally! ) is why you come here. Magical place!

Actually its closed! Organisation over past year has been shambolic! Website claims you can rent the apartment, but they don't reply to emails! (Until you copy them to the Trust Chairperson!) You then find out the website is wrong and you can't rent it! The tower is also looking very tatty on the outside, so they obviously don't do maintenance either!

Quietly set in well maintained grounds with stunning views from most positions. Accessed near a carpark with a bit of a climb upwards but worth every step. Nice wooden seating once outside and makes a great photo opportunity.

Lovely place for a walk or for a wedding. Commanding views over the countryside and great walks through the adjoining Haldon Forest. My own son had his wedding there as it looked like their "Fairy Tale Castle" ! Worth a visit especially on its open days when you can go up the tower.

Beautiful setting for weddings 💑 My grandson got married there and we had an amazing day.. The staff were so friendly and helpful which made it all the pleasant...... The views are stunning from the castle...... 5* is not a high enough rating for this venue.....

Hard to describe how truly amazing this place is. It is a marvellously appointed room with a touch of grandeur but inviting and relaxing also. The views are truly stunning, in every direction you can probably see 20 miles. Dartmoor, Exmoor, the river Ex … hills, valleys, trees, wildlife. Being here makes you feel very special. As for the sunset from the roof terrace 😍😍 it’s one of life’s true romantic Hollywood moments. Breathtaking!!

Perfect place to stay for not much more than the average B&B. Secluded charm, your own castle for a few days, there was nobody else in the building, wake up and look at the stars as you lay in bed, survey the countryside from every window or the roof, roam the outside at sunset watching the bunnies play - heaven! A true feeling of history, beautifully furnished and decorated in period style. The tower is at 800 ft above sea level and is itself probably 50 ft at roof top level, the views are just spectacular. Staying is a truly unique experience but you must like stairs. Ninety nine to the roof up the spiral stairway and probably 75 to the apartment on the top floor - don't leave anything in the car.