Exeter Cathedral
Cathedral Church of Saint Peter
Home to the longest continuous Gothic stone vault in the world, with hundreds of medieval statues on its west front. It is considered a masterpiece of Decorated Gothic architecture.
The Norman twin towers of Exeter Cathedral date from the 12th century. The main body was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style during the 13th and 14th centuries. Its nave vault, a fan-vaulted ceiling about 96 meters long, is the longest continuous medieval Gothic vault in the world. The west front preserves hundreds of medieval stone sculptures. Inside, the astronomical clock, the minstrels' gallery and the bishop's throne are equally precious, and you can also sign up for a roof tour. Admission is about £10. Entry is free during services, but visitors cannot tour the building then. Opening hours are about 9:30–17:00. The large lawn in front of the cathedral is surrounded by cafés and historic buildings. The train from Torquay takes about 45 minutes to Exeter.
Opening hours
About 09:30–17:00 (Sundays for services only)
Nearby sights
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum
- Exeter's Underground Passages
- Exeter Quayside
- Powderham Castle
- A La Ronde
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
- Anstey's Cove