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Dartmoor's Ancient History: Stone Circles, Tors, and Legends
Explore Dartmoor's prehistoric landscape — from Grimspound's Bronze Age settlement and Merrivale's stone rows to Scorhill stone circle, Bowerman's Nose, and the legends of the Hairy Hands and the Hound of the Baskervilles.
26 March 2026
The Blitz and Beyond: How Exeter Was Rebuilt After World War II
How the 1942 Baedeker Blitz devastated Exeter and shaped the city you see today. What was lost, how it was rebuilt, and where to find the traces that remain.
26 March 2026
Exeter Cathedral: A Visitor's Guide to One of England's Greatest Medieval Buildings
Plan your visit to Exeter Cathedral — opening hours, guided tours, evensong, roof tours, the Treasures Exhibition and the world's longest Gothic vaulted ceiling.
26 March 2026
Exeter's Quay: From Medieval Trading Port to Social Hub
Exeter Quay's 800-year story: the feud that killed the port, Britain's first pound-lock canal, and why it's now the city's best social spot. History, restaurants, walks and activities.
26 March 2026
Exeter's Underground Passages: The Hidden Tunnels Beneath the City
Complete visitor guide to Exeter's Underground Passages: medieval tunnels, opening times, prices, booking tips, plus the Guildhall, Tucker's Hall and more.
26 March 2026
The History of the Dinner Party: From Roman Feasts to Modern Supper Clubs
A fascinating journey through the history of social dining — from the Roman convivium to medieval banquets, Georgian excess, Victorian etiquette, 1970s fondue, and the modern supper club revival. Humans have always gathered around food.
26 March 2026
Roman Exeter: Exploring the Ancient History Beneath Your Feet
Explore Roman Exeter's heritage — Isca Dumnoniorum's legionary fortress, surviving city walls, the buried bathhouse and RAMM's free collection.
26 March 2026
A Walking Tour of Exeter's Hidden Gems: The Things Most People Miss
Self-guided walking tour of Exeter's hidden gems: Parliament Street, Northernhay Gardens, Rougemont Castle, Tucker's Hall, and the Quay. Free route with timings.
26 March 2026