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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Exeter's Underground Passages

In or near Exeter.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Exeter's Underground Passages — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Work at John Lewis, Exeter - geograph.org.uk - 5992403

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Exeter's Underground Passages is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Place summary

Exeter's Underground Passages, located in South-West England (postcode EX1), is a unique museum showcasing a network of medieval tunnels. These passages were originally built in the 14th century for transporting water. They provide insight into the historical infrastructure of Exeter.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7252, -3.5268
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX1 1GA
Parliamentary constituency
Exeter
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central0.4 km
Opening
Th-Su 11:00-16:00
Official site
exeter.gov.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Exeter's Underground Passages?
Exeter's Underground Passages is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 1GA), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
What is Exeter's Underground Passages?
Exeter's Underground Passages — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Exeter's Underground Passages?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 1GA.
How do I get to Exeter's Underground Passages?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 1GA.