Devon County Council, Exeter

Name: Devon County Council
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

#32 among attractions in Exeter

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Devon County Council is the county council administering the English county of Devon. Based in the city of Exeter, the council covers the non-metropolitan county area of Devon. Members of the council are elected every four years to represent the electorate of each county division, almost all being nominated by the major national political parties. ()

Coordinates: 50°42'54"N, 3°31'5"W

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St Leonard'sExeter United Kingdom

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Devon County Council – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial, St Mary Steps.

0.7 miNW
Gothic edifice with rooftop tours
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
19 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...
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princesshay, Exeter
20 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.
0.8 miNW
Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
21 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
St Mary Steps, Exeter
21 min walk • The Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade I Listed church in the city of Exeter, England.
0.8 miN
50°43'36"N • 3°30'51"W
Clifton Hill Golf Driving Range, Exeter
22 min walk • Golf
0.6 miW
50°43'4"N • 3°31'50"W
Clip 'n Climb Exeter, Exeter
15 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
0.7 miNW
Watermill, Historical place, Architecture
Cricklepit Mill, Exeter
20 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
21 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
St Olave's Church, Exeter
22 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
St Martin's Church, Exeter
21 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.
0.8 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture, City hall
Guildhall, Exeter
22 min walk • Exeter Guildhall on the High Street of Exeter, Devon, England has been the centre of civic government for the city for at least 600 years. Much of the fabric of the building is medieval, though the elaborate frontage was added in the 1590s and the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Devon County Council?

Nearby attractions include St James Priory, Exeter (12 min walk), Cygnet Theatre, Exeter (15 min walk), St Luke's Campus, Exeter (16 min walk), Exeter Quay, Exeter (17 min walk).

How to get to Devon County Council by public transport?

The nearest stations to Devon County Council:

Bus

Rivermead Road • Lines: T (5 min walk)
Church • Lines: T (9 min walk)

Train

Exeter St Thomas (24 min walk)
Exeter Central (27 min walk)