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The Custom House Visitor Centre is located right in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside and occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.
It houses lively displays, illustrations and artefacts will bring the history and development of Exeter’s Quayside to life. As well as models and items from the cloth industry such as “tenter hooks and tillet blocks”, an exciting audiovisual presentation “Exeter, 2000 years of history” highlights Exeter’s history from Roman times until today.
The centre provides tourist information and interesting souvenirs of Exeter, including replica maps, local pottery and a selection of heritage books. Accommodation can also be booked here.
Opening Hours
April - October
Daily: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Closed for lunch 1pm-1.45pm
November - March
Saturday and Sunday: 11.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: Free
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Nearest major road is M5. Along Topsham road towards city centre, at Southgate turn left along inner bypass, take first left and park at Quay and cathedral car park. Five minutes walk from here to Quayside.
An hourly bus service runs from the city centre to the Historic Quayside.
Call direct on:
Tel01392 271611
| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| Custom House Visitor Centre (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Custom House Visitor Centre (1 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
| Custom House Visitor Centre (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
* Custom House Visitor Centre will be closed on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 December 2015. The centre will re-open Saturday 2 January & Sunday 3 January 2016. Closed for lunch 1pm-1.45pm during peak season from April - October.
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