10 Churches & Cathedrals in Exeter That You Shouldn't Miss

December 9, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Exeter (/ˈɛksɪtər/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Devon, England, with a population of 129,800 (mid-2016 est.). The city is on the River Exe about 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Plymouth and 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Bristol. It is the county town of Devon, and the home of Devon County Council.
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1. St Olaves Church

Fore Street, Exeter England http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/saint_olaves.htm
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

St Olaves Church

2. The Church of St. Andrew

Kenn, Exeter EX6 7UW England https://www.facebook.com/StAndrews-Kenn-1486933994945251/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

The Church of St. Andrew

3. Exeter Cathedral

Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,879 reviews

Exeter Cathedral

Lift your gaze to the world’s longest uninterrupted Gothic stone vaulted cathedral ceiling. Discover Scott’s sledging flag from the legendary British Antarctic Expedition. Marvel at the medieval astronomical clock. With a thousand years of history, stunning architecture, unique treasures, musical and spiritual heritage, you’ll feel inspired from the moment you step inside Exeter Cathedral.

4. St Martin's Church

Cathedral Close, Exeter EX1 1EZ England http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/saintmartins.htm
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

St Martin's Church

A thousand year old church at the heart of modern Exeter, St Martin’s props up the black-and-white building of Mol’s Coffee House on a corner of Exeter’s historic Cathedral Close. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, consecrated in 1065 - a year before the Norman Conquest, and was once one of six churches clustered in the cathedral’s shadow. It is the most important and complete church in the centre of Exeter, having escaped both Victorian refurnishing and the Second World War bombing which severely damaged many other Exeter churches. The first church on this site was consecrated on 6 July 1065 by Bishop Leofric, the same bishop who founded the cathedral in Exeter. Its tiny parish –- smaller than the size of a football pitch –- served the workers and traders who crowded into the three- and four-storey houses in the surrounding streets. The roughcast exterior of red volcanic stone with bright, white Beer stone windows makes it look a little bit like a fancy gingerbread house. Inside it is simple and full of light. Look out for the communion rails with their closely set balusters designed, according to a 17th-century order from the Archbishop of Canterbury, to keep parishioner's’ dogs from reaching the altar! The gallery has painted on it the arms of the city and there are several magnificent monuments in the church including one of local benefactor Philip Hooper - splendidly bewigged, he kneels at a prayer desk with a skull and pile of books.

Reviewed By L3785KOvictoriaf - Bridgwater, United Kingdom

A small but very important church in the history of Exeter. Well worth a visit. Loved the memorial with two skulls carved underneath.

5. St Pancras Church

Guildhall Shopping Precinct Near Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter England +44 7856 848121 http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/saint_pancras.htm
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

St Pancras Church

Reviewed By JenniferofWorcester

Quick look around as the door was open Some beautiful paintings in this small church In the centre of Exeter Well worth a look.

6. St Stephen's

High Street, Exeter England +44 7856 848121 http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/st_stephens.htm
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

St Stephen's

7. The Sacred Heart Church Exeter

25 South Street, Exeter EX1 1EB England +44 1392 272815 https://www.facebook.com/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-Exeter-422138011310698/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Sacred Heart Church Exeter

8. Church of St Thomas the Apostle

Cowick Street, Exeter England http://www.achurchnearyou.com/exeter-st-thomas-the-apostle/
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Church of St Thomas the Apostle

Reviewed By Mark-Badman57 - Crediton, United Kingdom

Very Tranquil and Peaceful place where I often come to think and Paint. Beautiful Church with A Dark History And Squirrels ???? playing chase amongst the Tombstones The Church is at the Heart of the bustling St Thomas on then outskirts of Exeter west of the Exe Well worth a Vist.

9. St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses

Catherine Street, Exeter England http://www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/_churches/stcatherines.php
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses

Reviewed By JamesGregory123 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Had half an hour before the pub opened went for a walk to kill some time and found this old ruin Think it was bombed during the war Nice tranquil place in the heart of the metropolis

10. St Petrocks Church

10 Cathedral Yard, Exeter England http://www.parishofcentralexeter.co.uk/st_petrocks.htm
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

St Petrocks Church

Reviewed By Passp0rtAlwaysReady - Exeter, United Kingdom

Popped into St Petrock’s church just off the main Exeter high street. The church was divided off recently and access is only into half of it where the tower is and the bell ringing takes place. There is a bell on the floor for display purposes.

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