Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Duck through the arch of 12th-century
Athelstan's Tower
. Here the Roman wall survives to its original
height; clues are the uniform texture and pebbly mortar. Head right down the slope; then cut right again, to go
through a
gate
back into Northernhay Gardens. Queen St and Paul St lead to
Bartholomew Cemetery
, a
swathe of green. Stepping through the gate here sees you standing on top of 19th-century catacombs.
At Bartholomew St's right-hand bend, wind into The Mint, stopping by
St Nicholas Priory
(
Click here
),
with its recreation of late-Elizabethan life. Turn right down Fore St, before cutting left down a lane which leads to
the delightful slope of cobbled
Stepcote Hill
, where half-timbered houses lead to a russet-red
St Mary's
Steps Church
, complete with ornate figure-flanked clock.
Cross busy Western Way. Then pass some of
city wall
on the left, making for atmospheric
Exeter
Quay
(
Click here
); here
On the Waterfront
(
Click here
) is a good refreshment stop. Next, climb the hill,
cutting left up steps to the car park; the footpath on its eastern edge runs on top of the historic wall. Climb steps to
the footbridge, looking down to see
Roman facework
and volcanic blocks.
From South St, branch off into the Palace Gate to admire the architecture of
Cathedral Close
. On the
walkways of the Princesshay Shopping Centre, finish your walk alongside a well-preserved Roman section of
wall, on aptly named
Roman Walk
.
Tours
Redcoat Tours
( 01392-265203;
www.exeter.gov.uk/guidedtours
; 2-5pm daily)
Exeter's rich history
emerges in fine style on these 1½ hour guided tours. Themes range from the Romans, reli-
gion and riots, to plague and trade, and crime and punishment. Tours leave from either
evening Ghosts and Legends tour (leaving Cathedral Yard at 7pm on Tuesdays, year-
round) is a particularly spooky treat.
WALKING TOURS
Festivals & Events
Animated Exeter
(
www.animatedexeter.co.uk
)
The country's leading festival of its type, this week-long celebration
of all things animated takes place over February half term. Some 140 films are shown,
workshops range from stop motion to games jams, and past speakers have included the
people behind Wallace and Gromit, Aardman Animations.
FILM
South West Food & Drink
FOOD
