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Hobbies for Adults in Exeter: 12 Ways to Start Something New (and Meet People)
Hobbies for adults in Exeter, checked in September 2026: climbing, paddling, chess, board games, choirs, dancing, running, reading, making things and more, with where to go and how to start.
18 September 2026
Best Book Clubs and Literary Events in Exeter: A Guide for Readers Who Want Real Connection
Looking for a book club near you in Exeter? Silent Book Club, Chapter 25, Bookbag's Echoes Book Club, the Devon and Exeter Institution and the city's writing groups, checked for 2026.
9 April 2026
The Art of Saying No to Plans Without Feeling Guilty
Practical scripts for declining invitations kindly, the psychology behind social guilt, and how to tell the difference between healthy boundaries and unhealthy avoidance. A guide to protecting your energy without losing your friendships.
26 March 2026
Bank Holiday Ideas in Exeter and Devon That Don't Involve the Sofa
Make the most of every 2026 bank holiday in Exeter and Devon with day trips, pub gardens, coastal walks and Dartmoor picnics sorted by effort level.
26 March 2026
BBQ Season: How to Host the Perfect Summer Gathering
The 2026 British BBQ guide: marinades, veggie options, plancha grilling, sides, drinks and weather tips. Host the perfect summer gathering.
26 March 2026
A Beginner's Guide to Wine Tasting: What to Know Before Your First Glass
Everything you need to know before your first wine tasting — from the five S's technique to basic grape varieties and the booming English wine scene in Devon and beyond. No snobbery required.
26 March 2026
Best Art Classes, Pottery and Life Drawing in Exeter
Get creative in Exeter — workshops at Exeter Phoenix and RAMM, pottery at The Jolly Pottery and CeramExe, life drawing, paint and sip, and term courses.
26 March 2026
Board Game Cafés in Exeter: 4 Places to Play in 2026
Exeter's board game café is Board on South Street: 300+ games, £8.50 for three hours, shut Tuesdays. Plus free Sunday pub meetups and a £3.50 Wednesday club.
26 March 2026
Best Cinemas and Film Experiences in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
Exeter's cinemas for 2026 — the indie Picturehouse, solar-powered Studio 74, Vue and the Odeon, plus summer open-air screenings at Powderham Castle and in the RAMM Gardens.
26 March 2026
Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Exeter: Where to Work, Meet and Linger
Exeter's best independent cafés sorted by need: Devon Coffee for laptop mornings, Boston Tea Party for long catch-ups, EXE Coffee Roasters for serious coffee.
26 March 2026
Best Coworking Spaces in Exeter for Meeting People
Exeter's best coworking spaces in 2026 — atmosphere, community and who each one suits. Find the right space to beat WFH isolation.
26 March 2026
Craft Beer in Exeter: 9 Taprooms, Bars and Bottle Shops
Nine places to drink craft beer in Exeter: Topsham Brewery's canalside taproom, Otter's pub The Holt on Cathedral Close, and 200+ bottles at Hops + Crafts.
26 March 2026
Best Cycling Routes and Bike-Friendly Cafés in Exeter and Devon
The best cycling routes near Exeter for 2026 — Exe Estuary Trail, Granite Way, Haldon Forest, plus bike cafes, clubs, and hire shops for every level.
26 March 2026
Best Date Night Ideas in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
The best date ideas in Exeter for 2026: candlelit restaurants, cocktails with a view, cinema, theatre, escape rooms and free walks along the Quay, with every venue checked as still open.
26 March 2026
Best Day Trips From Exeter for Groups of Friends
The best day trips from Exeter for groups in 2026 — beaches, Dartmoor walks, food trips and surf days, with transport options for each.
26 March 2026
Best Fishing Spots in Devon: Sea, River, and Reservoir
From charter boats off Dartmouth to wild brown trout on Dartmoor reservoirs, our guide to the best fishing in Devon — and why casting a line with someone is one of the finest ways to build a friendship.
26 March 2026
Best Golf Courses in Devon for a Social Round
The best golf courses in Devon for a day out with friends — from Exeter Golf & Country Club to Saunton's championship links and Bovey Castle on Dartmoor. Green fees, difficulty, settings, and why golf is a four-hour conversation disguised as a sport.
26 March 2026
Best Gyms, Yoga Studios, and Fitness Classes in Exeter for Meeting People
Gyms in Exeter compared for 2026: 24/7 budget gyms, independents, leisure centres and health clubs, plus yoga studios, climbing walls, CrossFit and martial arts, with the social side of each.
26 March 2026
Best Live Music Venues and Open Mic Nights in Exeter
Where to hear live music in Exeter in 2026: the Cavern, Exeter Phoenix, the Lemon Grove, Corn Exchange, Blue Vanguard jazz and the pubs with regular bands, all checked in September 2026.
26 March 2026
Best Pub Quizzes in Exeter: Where to Test Your Knowledge With Mates
The best pub quizzes in Exeter for 2026 — Monday to Sunday, every budget. Venues, times, formats, and tips for first-timers who want to join a team.
26 March 2026
Best Pubs in Exeter 2026: 16 Locals, Gardens and Taprooms
The best pubs in Exeter by occasion: the Hour Glass for a quiet pint, Double Locks for a canalside garden, the Ship for history and Topsham Brewery for craft beer.
26 March 2026
Best Sports Bars in Exeter 2026: Where to Watch Live Sport
The best sports bars in Exeter for live football and rugby: The Stand Off, Ludo at Guildhall, Allstars on Sidwell Street, plus pubs with Sky and TNT Sports.
26 March 2026
Best Theatre and Comedy in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
Where to see comedy and theatre in Exeter in 2026: Exeter Comedy Club at the Corn Exchange, The Comedy Store at the Barnfield, the Northcott, Exeter Phoenix and the June comedy festival.
26 March 2026
Best UK Wellness Apps for a Calmer Social Life
The best mindfulness and meditation apps in the UK for 2026: Calm vs Headspace compared, the genuinely free apps (Medito, Insight Timer, Smiling Mind), and which help most before a night out.
26 March 2026
Best Walking Routes Around Exeter and Devon for Socialising
The best walks near Exeter for socialising in 2026 — flat canal strolls, estuary trails, Dartmoor tors, each with a pub or cafe at the finish.
26 March 2026
Best Wine Bars in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
The best wine bars in Exeter for 2026 — hidden cellars, sommelier-led tastings, vineyard tours, and the places locals go to linger over a good glass.
26 March 2026
Dating in Exeter: A Realistic Guide to Meeting People in 2026
An honest guide to dating in Exeter for 2026 — what works on the apps, where to meet people in real life, best first date spots and small-city advice.
26 March 2026
A Day Out in Sidmouth: Beaches, Gardens and Folk Music
Things to do in Sidmouth: Jacob's Ladder Beach, Connaught Gardens, Peak Hill and Salcombe Hill walks, the museum's guided walks, independent shops and the 2027 Folk Festival dates.
26 March 2026
Dinner Party Themes That Actually Work (And Won't Make Your Friends Cringe)
Eight dinner party ideas that work for real hosts: Italian night, tapas, fondue, dumpling-making, cheese and wine, murder mystery, Come Dine With Me and a harvest supper. What to cook, what guests bring and how to set the mood.
26 March 2026
Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing, and Unusual Things to Do in Exeter
Exeter's best escape rooms, bowling, crazy golf and axe throwing for 2026 — five verified escape rooms, 22 lanes at Tenpin, and what works for a group of eight.
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
Exmouth: Beaches, Bars, and the Best Day Out Near Exeter
Things to do in Exmouth: two miles of sandy beach, the start of the Jurassic Coast, a floating restaurant, kitesurfing at Sideshore, Exe Estuary cycling and where to eat. A day-out plan from Exeter.
26 March 2026
Exploring Dartmoor: A Social Guide to Devon's Wild Heart
Dartmoor is not just for solo hikers. From pub walks and wild swimming to letterboxing and the best Dartmoor pubs worth the drive, here's how to experience Devon's national park with friends.
26 March 2026
Freelancing and Loneliness: Building a Social Life Without a Workplace
With 4.4 million self-employed workers in the UK, freelance loneliness is a growing crisis. Here's how to build the social connections that offices provide passively — when you're doing it all on your own.
26 March 2026
Friendship After Divorce: Rebuilding Your Social Life When Everything Changes
Divorce does not just split a couple — it splits a social network. With 42% of UK marriages ending in divorce, here is how to navigate the friendship fallout, rebuild your social life, and find connection again.
26 March 2026
Friendship in Your 20s: The Decade That Shapes Your Social Future
Your 20s are the golden age of friendship — but also when the cracks start showing. Why this decade matters more than any other for your social life, and how to be intentional before it's too late.
26 March 2026
Friendship in Your 40s: The Reinvention Years
Your 40s are a friendship crossroads — kids, careers, divorce, relocation. But midlife is also when you know yourself well enough to build the friendships you actually want. Here's how.
26 March 2026
Friendship in Your 60s and Beyond: Why It's Never Too Late
Retirement can be socially devastating — or an extraordinary opportunity. Research on loneliness in over-60s, practical tips for building community, and why the friends you make now might be the most important of your life.
26 March 2026
The Great British Pub: Why It Matters More Than Ever
A love letter to the British pub — its history, its crisis, and why this irreplaceable social institution deserves to survive. From community-owned locals to Devon micropubs, the pub is fighting back.
26 March 2026
How Music Brings People Together (And the Best Places to Hear It in Exeter)
How music bonds people, plus the best live music venues in Exeter for 2026 — from the Cavern and Phoenix to Powderham Castle concerts, choirs, and open mic nights.
26 March 2026
How Pets Bring People Together: The Social Life of Animal Owners
From dog walks to veterinary waiting rooms, pets are Britain's greatest social catalyst. Explore the research behind why animal owners make more friends, build stronger communities, and have conversations the rest of us are too British to start.
26 March 2026
How Volunteering Changed My Social Life: Real Stories From the Community
From food banks to community gardens, volunteering is one of the most powerful — and overlooked — ways to build genuine friendships. Real stories from people across the UK who found connection through giving their time.
26 March 2026
LGBTQ+ Social Life in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ social life in Exeter for 2026 — Pride, Queer Fest, The Vaults, community groups, inclusive sport and safe social spaces.
26 March 2026
What to Do When You're New to Exeter: A 2026 Starter Guide
Just moved to Exeter in 2026? Your complete starter guide — best neighbourhoods, where to eat, how to meet people, transport, and making the city feel like home.
26 March 2026
New Year in Exeter: How to Start 2027 With Connection, Not Just Resolutions
New Year's Eve in Exeter 2026: what is confirmed so far, where to toast midnight, and the free, regular January 2027 habits that turn resolutions into real connection.
26 March 2026
Over 50 and Social in Exeter: Groups, Activities, and Places to Connect
Groups, activities and communities for over-50s in Exeter — U3A, walking clubs, bowls, Men in Sheds, social dining and more for 2026.
26 March 2026
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Social Life: How to Stay Connected Through the Dark Months
SAD affects over 2 million UK adults every winter. Here's how the dark months drain your social motivation — and practical, evidence-based ways to keep showing up for the people who matter.
26 March 2026
The Social Side of Sobriety: Navigating Friendships When You Stop Drinking
The sober curious movement is reshaping British social life. Here's how to navigate friendships, pub culture, and real connection when you reduce or stop drinking alcohol.
26 March 2026
Solo in Exeter: The Best Things to Do on Your Own (That Might Lead to Friendship)
The best things to do alone in Exeter: free museums, a two-screen indie cinema, Saturday parkrun, canal paddling, pottery, solo-friendly cafés and restaurants, all checked for 2026.
26 March 2026
Spring in Devon: Shaking Off Winter and Getting Social Again
From bluebell walks in Ashclyst Forest to the Devon County Show, here's how to use spring's fresh energy to restart your social life after a long winter indoors.
26 March 2026
A Student's Guide to Social Life in Exeter Beyond the University Bubble
A student's guide to social life in Exeter beyond campus — city pubs, arts venues, community sports, volunteering and more for 2026.
26 March 2026
Summer in Devon: The Best Things to Do in 2026
From golden beaches and wild swimming on Dartmoor to festivals, long evenings on the quay, and the best beer gardens — your month-by-month guide to summer in Devon.
26 March 2026
Why British People Struggle to Make Plans (And How to Fix It)
The uniquely British phenomenon of vague plan-making, why we say 'we should definitely get together' and never follow through, and practical strategies for actually pinning people down.
26 March 2026
The Best Social Clubs in Exeter: A 2026 Guide to Meeting New People
Where to meet people in Exeter in 2026: verified, active social clubs, Meetup groups, walking clubs and singles socials, sorted by age and interest.
23 March 2026
An Introvert's Guide to Building a Social Life You Actually Enjoy
Being an introvert doesn't mean you don't want connection. A practical guide to building a social life that energises rather than drains, with science-backed tips.
25 February 2026
Best Restaurants in Exeter 2026: An Honest, Opinionated Guide
Exeter's best restaurants for 2026 — Michelin-worthy tasting menus, AA Rosette winners, waterfront dining, and hidden gems. Verified and honestly assessed.
25 February 2026
How Sharing a Meal Can Change Your Social Life
From ancient campfires to modern supper clubs, sharing food has always been humanity's most powerful bonding ritual. Why communal dining is the antidote to the UK's loneliness epidemic — and what a Dinners With Friends Wednesday evening actually looks like.
25 February 2026
How to Build a Social Life From Scratch
Just moved somewhere new? Here's a practical, month-by-month guide to building genuine friendships and a social life from the ground up — even when you don't know a single person.
25 February 2026
Working From Home and Feeling Alone? You're Not the Only One
Remote work gave us flexibility and freedom — but it also took away the casual social interactions that kept us connected. How to fight WFH loneliness and rebuild your social life.
25 February 2026
How Global Uncertainty Is Reshaping British Social Life
Wars, political instability, and a cost of living crisis that won't quit are changing how Brits socialise. But the shift isn't all bad — and it might be exactly what we needed.
8 January 2025