Historic churches · South West England
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
In or near Exeter.
St Stephen's Church, Exeter — church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Stephen's Church in Exeter, you can take a train to Exeter Central, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is EX1 1DY.
About
St Stephen's Church, Exeter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q68354495. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7240°, -3.5298°.
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Heritage listing
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 (now near the middle of the High Street) was formerly opposite the medieval guildhall. In July 2012 it reopened following a major renovation which cost £1.5 million.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Exeter Cathedral is a historic site that has served as a community hub and a place of worship for nearly a thousand years. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, participate in guided tours, and view significant historical exhibitions, including the Treasures Exhibition showcasing ancient artifacts.
From the Wikipedia article
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 (now near the middle of the High Street) was formerly opposite the medieval guildhall. In July 2012 it reopened following a major renovation which cost £1.5 million.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7240, -3.5298
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX1 1DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am–5pm; Sunday 11:30am–4pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595477 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Stephen's Church, Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Stephen's church - geograph.org.uk - 1138325.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Stephen's Church, Exeter?
- St Stephen's Church, Exeter is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 1DY), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is St Stephen's Church, Exeter?
- St Stephen's Church, Exeter — church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Stephen's Church, Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 1DY.
- Is St Stephen's Church, Exeter a listed building?
- St Stephen's Church, Exeter is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Stephen's Church, Exeter free to visit?
- Yes, St Stephen's Church, Exeter is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Stephen's Church, Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 1DY.