Steam trains, shipwrecks and Tarka the otter: a car-free break around Exeter, Devon
River cruises, rural buses and scenic rail routes come into their own when exploring the bracing shores, gorges and wildlife of this stunning area
November 2022
Study reveals Britain’s greenest cities – and they are all in the south
Greener cities such as Exeter and Bristol can benefit from spurt in ‘urban eco-tourism’ while industrial centres in northern Britain lose out, study says
June 2017
British boltholes
The City Gate, Exeter: hotel review
This newly-refurbished pub with smart rooms and locally produced food is a great reason to break a journey to or from the West Country
April 2017
Cities in the spotlight
Exeter in the spotlight: flattened by air raids, rebuilt by rugby and indie rock
Exeter’s status as a tourist hotspot made it the target of a brutal blitz 75 years ago, but it has come a long way since its somewhat unsightly concrete rebuilding
November 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: Exeter Phoenix
The diversity and quality of the acts it attracts make the Phoenix a cultural beacon for the south-west. Plus it has a really good bar
July 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: The Lemongrove, Exeter
It's a student bar, but it can attract surprisingly big names – and it's a pleasantly intimate place to see a band
May 2012
Britain's best bike rides
Exeter waterside pub & grub ride
A relaxed and scenic Exeter waterside pub and grub outing
October 2011
Word of Mouth blog
Exeter & Topsham: a diet of deals in Devon
Britain's best budget eats
Exeter and Topsham's 10 best budget restaurants, cafes and delis
April 2010
Luxurious places to stay in the great British outdoors
From a Georgian-themed yurt to a stylish Iron Age roundhouse, Alastair Sawday's new website showcases the next level of upmarket camping across the UK
October 2009
Family days out for half-term
Even if the weather turns chilly, there is still plenty to get outside and do with the kids this half-term week, says Annabelle Thorpe
June 2009
Guide to summer pubs
Double Locks
Exeter: There's a vast beer garden complete with camping pitches, volleyball court and children's play area
April 2009
The best of spring
Secret Britain
Reel surprises
Secret Britain
Historic buildings
Secret Britain
Unusual pubs
September 2008
Theatre preview: Far From The Madding Crowd, Exeter
Northcott, 11 to 27 September
March 2007
River Exe Estuary
Exeter, Devon
September 2005
Devon's gate
Exeter's oldest hotel is now the first in a hip new chain, complete with Michael Caines restaurant. Lucy Mangan checks in.
March 2001
Hotel Barcelona, Exeter
Our bed was kingsize, firm and smothered in crisp white cotton sheets and soft pillows. Perfect for lazy breakfasts and late afternoon lounging.
