Where is The Bishop's Palace?

The Bishop's Palace is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 1HY), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.

How do I get to The Bishop's Palace?

The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 1HY.

Who owns The Bishop's Palace?

The Bishop's Palace is owned by The Dean and Chapter.

How do I get to The Bishop's Palace?

The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 1HY.

Gardens · South West England

The Bishop's Palace

In or near Exeter.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible££

The Bishop's Palace — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year: Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station: Exeter Central · 0.6 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

The Bishop's Palace is a garden of interest in england-south-west, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Exeter Cathedral is a historic site that has been a central part of Devon for nearly a thousand years. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, participate in worship, and view significant historical exhibitions, including the Treasures Exhibition showcasing ancient artifacts.

From the Wikipedia article

The Bishop's Palace is the residence of the Bishop of Exeter in Exeter, Devon. It is a Grade I Listed building.

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Background

History

The Bishop's Palace was originally built under William Briwere, an early 13th century Bishop of Exeter. The palace originally incorporated a great hall, though this was later demolished. The palace returned to use as the Bishop of Exeter's residence in 1948. The grounds contain a first generation Lucombe oak.

Architecture

The palace was originally built in the 13th century of Heavitree stone. An early 16th century oriel window was taken from the house of Thomas Elyot by St Petrock's Church, Exeter, when it was demolished with the Broadgate around 1840.

Description

The gatehouse to the Bishop's Palace is separately Grade I Listed. Like the palace itself, the gatehouse was built of red Heavitree stone, though probably slightly later in the 14th century. The gatehouse was altered in the 18th century with a Georgian staircase and sash windows.

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Coordinates: 50.7221, -3.5293
County: Devon
District: Exeter
Parish: Exeter, unparished area
Postcode: EX1 1HY
Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
Nearest railway station: Exeter Central — 0.6 km
Opening: Monday to Saturday 9am–5pm; Sunday 11:30am–4pm
Official site: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17526266 (CC0)
wikipedia: Bishop's Palace, Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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