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Exeter's Underground Passages

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Exeter's Underground Passages

Exeter's Underground Passages re-opened in September 2007 with a brand new visitor centre packed with interactive exhibits and improved interpretation.

The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.

These are the only passages of this kind open to the public in Britain. In fact, Exeter's Underground Passages have been HIGHLY COMMENDED in a prestigious national award.
The recently re-opened Passages were awarded second place for 'Project on a Limited Budget' in the Museum and Heritage Awards for Excellence, which were held The Church House in Westminster on 7 May 2008.

Opening Times

2010 Low Season 1 Jan 2010 - 30 May 2010

2010 High Season & School Holidays 1 Jun 2010 - 30 Sep 2010

Day Opening Times
Monday 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 09:30 - 17:30
Friday 09:30 - 17:30
Saturday 09:30 - 17:30
Sunday 10:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 09:30 - 17:30

2010 Low Season 1 Oct 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 11:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 11:30 - 17:30
Thursday 11:30 - 17:30
Friday 11:30 - 17:30
Saturday 09:30 - 17:30
Sunday 11:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00

Grading

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2009
  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)from £14.65
Adultfrom £4.90
Senior / Studentfrom £3.90
Child (under 18)from £3.40

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M5. Follow signs to city centre.

Public Transport Directions

The entrance is located on Paris Street, just a few minutes walk fro Exeter Bus Station. The nearest train station is Exeter Central, approx 10 minutes walk.

 Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Out of Hours Visits

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs not permitted underground.
  • On Bus Route - Across road from Exeter Bus Station.
  • Ramp/Level Access - To Heritage Centre only
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children - Children under 5 not permitted underground.

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - Please park in city centre car parks.

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - Underground tour lasts approx 25 minutes
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. Large groups will be split into smaller groups of 15 max.
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Special group rates - Group rates available.
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Air-conditioning throughout - Exhibition area only.
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Open all year
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide - Video presentation in subtitles
  • German audio guide - Video presentation in subtitles

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

 Contact Info

Exeter's Underground Passages
2 Paris Street
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1GA
Tel: 01392 665887
Email
Website

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