Museums · South West England
University of Exeter
In or near Exeter.
University of Exeter — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — 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 St Davids · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of Exeter is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The University of Exeter is a prestigious higher education institution known for its strong research and teaching quality. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines, fostering a vibrant student life and community.
Place summary
The University of Exeter, located in South-West England, is an educational institution that also houses a museum. The museum features a range of collections that reflect the university's academic focus and regional heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The university's origins can be traced back to three separate educational institutions that existed in the city of Exeter and in Cornwall in the middle of the 19th century.
Description
The university has seven registered theatre societies which produce shows throughout the year, including Exeter University Theatre Company (EUTCo), Exeter Footlights, Exeter University Shakespeare Company, Shotgun Theatre, UoE Opera Society, Exeter Comedy Society, and Theatre with Teeth. The campus is home to the Northcott Theatre, where student societies such as EUTCo or the Exeter Footlights annually perform. In addition, the university regularly has a large presence at the Edinburgh Festival, and has produced alumni including comedian Rhod Gilbert, actor Timothy Renouf, BAFTA winning actress Vanessa Kirby, and Felix Barrett, founder of Punchdrunk.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7361, -3.5350
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 4QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Established
- 1838
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Davids — 1 km
- Official site
- exeter.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: University of Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Northcott Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.0 km
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Theatres · 0.0 km
Floella Benjamin
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Mariners Way II
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Historic churches · 0.3 km
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Reflected Vision
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Cannon Exeter
Theatres · 0.7 km
Imperial Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Danes Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
The Jolly Porter Public House
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Open-air theatres · South West England
Northcott Theatre
Northcott Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south west.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Exeter Northcott Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · South West England
Floella Benjamin
Floella Benjamin — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Mariners Way II
Mariners Way II — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity — chapel in the University of Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · South West England
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near University of Exeter
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Queens Court Hotel
The Queens Court Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The City Gate
The City Gate — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Globe Backpackers Hostel
Globe Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Exeter View Stables
Exeter View Stables — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Seven Stars Hotel
The Seven Stars Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Jolly Porter Public House
The Jolly Porter Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Horse Inn
The Black Horse Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
16 And 17, Cathedral Yard
16 And 17, Cathedral Yard in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club
Cosy Club — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Cosy Club.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South West England
Alexander Keiller Museum
Alexander Keiller Museum — museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
American Museum and Gardens
American Museum and Gardens — culture and arts museum near Bath, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum — museum in Calne, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults — museum in Bath Abbey, Bath, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Exeter?
- University of Exeter is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 4QB), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is University of Exeter?
- University of Exeter — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Davids, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 4QB.
- When was University of Exeter built?
- Built or established in 1838.
- How do I get to University of Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Davids, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 4QB.