Location: Exeter
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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Exeter That You Shouldn't Miss
Exeter (/ˈɛksɪtər/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Devon, England, with a population of 129,800 (mid-2016 est.). The city is on the River Exe about 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Plymouth and 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Bristol. It is the county town of Devon, and the home of Devon County Council.
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1. St Olaves Church
2. The Church of St. Andrew
3. Exeter Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,879 reviews
Lift your gaze to the world’s longest uninterrupted Gothic stone vaulted cathedral ceiling. Discover Scott’s sledging flag from the legendary British Antarctic Expedition. Marvel at the medieval astronomical clock. With a thousand years of history, stunning architecture, unique treasures, musical and spiritual heritage, you’ll feel inspired from the moment you step inside Exeter Cathedral.
4. St Martin's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
A thousand year old church at the heart of modern Exeter, St Martin’s props up the black-and-white building of Mol’s Coffee House on a corner of Exeter’s historic Cathedral Close. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, consecrated in 1065 - a year before the Norman Conquest, and was once one of six churches clustered in the cathedral’s shadow. It is the most important and complete church in the centre of Exeter, having escaped both Victorian refurnishing and the Second World War bombing which severely damaged many other Exeter churches. The first church on this site was consecrated on 6 July 1065 by Bishop Leofric, the same bishop who founded the cathedral in Exeter. Its tiny parish –- smaller than the size of a football pitch –- served the workers and traders who crowded into the three- and four-storey houses in the surrounding streets. The roughcast exterior of red volcanic stone with bright, white Beer stone windows makes it look a little bit like a fancy gingerbread house. Inside it is simple and full of light. Look out for the communion rails with their closely set balusters designed, according to a 17th-century order from the Archbishop of Canterbury, to keep parishioner's’ dogs from reaching the altar! The gallery has painted on it the arms of the city and there are several magnificent monuments in the church including one of local benefactor Philip Hooper - splendidly bewigged, he kneels at a prayer desk with a skull and pile of books.
Reviewed By L3785KOvictoriaf - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
A small but very important church in the history of Exeter. Well worth a visit. Loved the memorial with two skulls carved underneath.
5. St Pancras Church
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferofWorcester
Quick look around as the door was open Some beautiful paintings in this small church In the centre of Exeter Well worth a look.
6. St Stephen's
7. The Sacred Heart Church Exeter
8. Church of St Thomas the Apostle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Mark-Badman57 - Crediton, United Kingdom
Very Tranquil and Peaceful place where I often come to think and Paint. Beautiful Church with A Dark History And Squirrels ???? playing chase amongst the Tombstones The Church is at the Heart of the bustling St Thomas on then outskirts of Exeter west of the Exe Well worth a Vist.
9. St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By JamesGregory123 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Had half an hour before the pub opened went for a walk to kill some time and found this old ruin Think it was bombed during the war Nice tranquil place in the heart of the metropolis
10. St Petrocks Church
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Passp0rtAlwaysReady - Exeter, United Kingdom
Popped into St Petrock’s church just off the main Exeter high street. The church was divided off recently and access is only into half of it where the tower is and the bell ringing takes place. There is a bell on the floor for display purposes.
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