Best places: Historic sites in Exeter

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South Devon National Landscape
Nature preserve
Vast natural area including rugged coastal stretches, farmland & quaint villages, popular for hikes.
4.80 (5K reviews) (~53.32 km from centre)
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Worcester Cathedral
Cathedral
Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.
4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~186.17 km from centre)
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Saint Govan's Chapel
Historical landmark
Tiny cliff-side chapel accessed by steps & named for a hermit who lived there in the 6th century.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~138.16 km from centre)
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Harvington Hall
Historical place museum
Elizabethan and Georgian mansion with surviving priest holes and wall paintings, plus a malt house.
4.80 (840 reviews) (~204.95 km from centre)
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Windsor Castle
Castle
Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.
4.70 (54K reviews) (~220.77 km from centre)
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Hampton Court Palace
Historical place
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
4.70 (23.7K reviews) (~235.24 km from centre)
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Blenheim Palace
Castle
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.
4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~195.14 km from centre)
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Pembroke Castle
Castle
Grand castle with exhibition rooms, guided tours, brass rubbing, a Great Keep with views and a cafe.
4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~143.58 km from centre)
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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Railroad company
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests.
4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~247.9 km from centre)
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The National Museum of Computing
Museum
A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~239.5 km from centre)
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Shepton Mallet Prison
Tourist attraction
Early 17th-century prison open for guided ghost walks, plus escape rooms & team-building activities.
4.80 (536 reviews) (~86.11 km from centre)
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Foggintor Quarry
Historical place
👍 Lovely views on this mostly level walk. If you walk around the top of the quarry it is a bit of a climb but you don't need to do that if you have mobility problems you still get great views on the trail out.
4.80 (528 reviews) (~40.43 km from centre)
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Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
Historical place
👍👍 Best time to visit is before sunset. The view over to the coast is great! Don’t be put off by the narrow roads, there is parking spaces near the entrance to the site.
4.70 (855 reviews) (~165.82 km from centre)
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Blaise Castle
Castle
18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum.
4.60 (4.8K reviews) (~106.4 km from centre)
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Wilton House
Historical place
Grand country manor with an internationally important art collection, adventure playground and cafe.
4.60 (913 reviews) (~123.35 km from centre)
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Enys Gardens
Botanical garden
Flower-filled gardens with meadows, ponds & woodland, plus a cafe serving baked goods.
4.70 (394 reviews) (~126.23 km from centre)
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Montgomery Castle
Historical place
These castle ruins, built by the Normans on the English/Welsh border, date from the 11th century.
4.60 (659 reviews) (~206.01 km from centre)
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St Dogmaels Abbey
Historical place
4.60 (549 reviews) (~170.59 km from centre)
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Museum
Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art.
4.50 (939 reviews) (~226.68 km from centre)
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National Trust - Paxton's Tower
Historical landmark
👍 As towers go, it’s in pretty good shape and worth a visit. We included Paxton’s tower as part of a 6 mile circular hike, but we could see it being a great spot for picnic’s. It was a windy cold day with reduced visibility on our visit, but there are fabulous views to be enjoyed, obviously considerab...
4.60 (393 reviews) (~131.85 km from centre)
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