Exeter College, Exeter

Name: Exeter College
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

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Exeter College is a general further education college in Exeter, Devon; it was first such college in England, and is currently the highest-ranked in the country. The College has its origins in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, founded in 1869, and first became an independent institution in 1893 as the Exeter Technical and University Extension College. After using various different sites, the College's preceding institution moved into its present main campus in 1959, and was established in its present form as the first English further education college in 1970. The majority of its present buildings were constructed from 2005 onward. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'41"N, 3°31'13"W

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Exeter College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
15 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...
0.6 miSW
Gothic edifice with rooftop tours
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
15 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 miSW
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.
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
16 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.
~1500 ftE
50°43'36"N • 3°30'51"W
Clifton Hill Golf Driving Range, Exeter
8 min walk • Golf
0.5 miW
Memorial
Exeter War Memorial, Exeter
13 min walk • Exeter War Memorial, also known as The Northernhay War Memorial is a war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in the city of Exeter, Devon. Designed by John Angel, it was erected by public subscription in 1923 and cost over £6,000.
0.5 miSW
Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
13 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.
0.6 miW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Rougemont Castle, Exeter
16 min walk • Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after the year 1068, following Exeter's rebellion against William the Conqueror.
0.5 miW
Garden, Park
Northernhay Gardens, Exeter
12 min walk • Northernhay Gardens are located in Exeter, Devon, England, on the northern side of Rougemont Castle. They are the oldest public open space in England, being originally laid out in 1612 as a pleasure walk for Exeter residents.
0.6 miSW
Church
St Martin's Church, Exeter
15 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.
0.6 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture, City hall
Guildhall, Exeter
16 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Exeter College?

Nearby attractions include Belmont Park, Exeter (4 min walk), Exeter Mosque, Exeter (6 min walk), Richard Beaumont Longbrook salon, Exeter (7 min walk), St Luke's Campus, Exeter (10 min walk).

How to get to Exeter College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Exeter College:

Bus

Odeon Cinema • Lines: 1, 1C, K (2 min walk)
Sorry Head • Lines: 1, 1C (3 min walk)

Train

St James' Park (6 min walk)
Exeter Central (14 min walk)