Custom House, Exeter

Name: Custom House
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Exeter

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Facts and practical information

This Custom House at Exeter was the first in England built for that purpose. It was operated by HM Customs until 1989. Like other former custom houses in the United Kingdom, it now serves as a visitor attraction. It was built in the early 17th-century and has been Grade I listed since 1953. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'8"N, 3°31'54"W

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St David'sExeter United Kingdom

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Custom House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial.

0.4 miN
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Exeter, England, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is a beacon of culture and history that beckons tourists and locals alike. This renowned institution is not just a museum; it's a journey through time and space, offering a window into the...
~1370 ftN
Gothic edifice with rooftop tours
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
7 min walk • Exeter Cathedral stands as a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a historical beacon in the heart of Exeter, England. Officially known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, this magnificent structure dates back to the 12th century and serves as the seat...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princesshay, Exeter
11 min walk • Princesshay is a shopping precinct in the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built in the early 1950s to replace buildings that had been severely damaged in the World War II Baedeker Blitz.
~1380 ftN
Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
7 min walk • The Devon County War Memorial is a First World War memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and situated on Cathedral Green in Exeter, the county town of Devon, in the south west of England. It is one of fifteen War Crosses designed by Lutyens with similar characteristics, and one of two to serve as a civic memorial in a city.
~810 ftNW
Church
St Mary Steps, Exeter
4 min walk • The Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade I Listed church in the city of Exeter, England.
~490 ftSE
50°43'4"N • 3°31'50"W
Clip 'n Climb Exeter, Exeter
3 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
~480 ftW
Watermill, Historical place, Architecture
Cricklepit Mill, Exeter
3 min walk • Cricklepit Mill is a visitor centre of the Devon Wildlife Trust, located in Exeter, in Devon, England. It is one of three visitor centres of the Trust; the others are Wembury Marine Centre near Plymouth, and Seaton Jurassic in Seaton.
~1940 ftN
Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
10 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a small church in the centre of Exeter. It has a Saxon crypt but the first mention of the church is in the Domesday Book. Its location was formerly opposite the medieval guildhall. In July 2012 it reopened following a major renovation which cost £1.5 million.
~1150 ftNW
Church
St Olave's Church, Exeter
6 min walk • St Olave's Church is a small church which was founded in 1053 by Lady Gytha, the mother of King Harold. The church is dedicated to Saint Olaf, a Viking king who converted to Christianity. It was rebuilt in the late 14th century.
~1320 ftNW
Monastery
St Nicholas Priory, Exeter
7 min walk • The Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas or just St Nicholas Priory was a Benedictine monastery founded in Exeter, England, in 1087.
~1540 ftN
Church
St Martin's Church, Exeter
8 min walk • St Martin's Church in Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, England was built in the 15th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Custom House?

Nearby attractions include Exeter Quay, Exeter (2 min walk), Cygnet Theatre, Exeter (3 min walk), Cricklepit Mill, Exeter (3 min walk), Spacex Art Gallery, Exeter (4 min walk).

How to get to Custom House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Custom House:

Bus

South Street • Lines: L, T (7 min walk)
George's Meeting House • Lines: T (4 min walk)

Train

Exeter St Thomas (9 min walk)
Exeter Central (15 min walk)