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19th Exeter Sea Scouts provides fun Scouting and Water Activities at The Quay, Exeter, for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. RN recognised group 64.
A Salon Called Hare is a home from home environment nestled in the historic Quayside of Exeter.
AS Watersports have an extensive selection of kayaks, canoes, and all sorts of watersports equipment. Catering to anyone interested in paddling, from the beginner to the expert.
Opening Hours
Monday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The unique design and layout enables Bar Venezia to cater for larger groups or parties including weddings, yet at the same time it is able to maintain the individuality for that special occasion. Open seven days a week and fully licensed, whatever the weather, you will not fail to enjoy the warm Italian atmosphere of Bar Venezia. It is an experience that you will want to savour time and time again.
The Bierkeller in Exeter is the only bar in the City where standing on the tables is allowed.
Black Swan Data uses AI to unlock the power of Social data and accurately predict the future needs and wants of consumers.
Welcome to the Boatyard Bakery & Café, home to Emma’s Bread. Located in an old Victorian warehouse, alongside Exeter Cookery School, we overlook the city’s historic ship canal. Within this light open space our award-winning sourdough bread, pastries, cakes and other baked goods are prepared and sold seven days a week. Customers can watch the bakers at work from the large café serving a wide range of freshly prepared food and drink.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Open most Bank Holidays
We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.
Welcome to Clip 'n' Climb at the Quay, the ultimate vertical playground for the young and young at heart
The Custom House was constructed in 1680-1 by the Exeter Chamber, extended in 1791 and again in the early 19thcentury. It is a Grade I listed building of both local and national importance. It is one of the earliest examples of a purpose built brick customs house in the country and has some fine plasterwork ceilings. Its situation, just outside the city wall at the head of the navigable section of the River Exe, gives it a commanding view and it is probably only second to Exeter Cathedral in popularity with visitors and photographers to the city.
Cricklepit Mill on Commercial Road, Exeter is the headquarters for the Devon Wildlife Trust, a registered conservation charity concerned with protecting wildlife in Devon for the future. Cricklepit Mill is also a restored working watermill, open to the public Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm throughout the year (except Christmas and bank holidays). Cricklepit first started milling in Exeter in 1220 and is the last working watermill in Exeter to survive into the 21st Century. Cricklepit now hosts monthly milling days which offer the general public the opportunity to see this beautifully restored watermill grinding grain for flour in the traditional way using 19th Century machinery and waterwheels. These milling days are usually on the second Friday of every month from10:00am-12 noon, although there are also a few Saturday events throughout the year. Stone-ground whole-meal flour produced at the mill is available to buy in reception. Please see web site for more information or call the Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244. Entrance to the mill and wildlife garden is free but donations are always welcome. Groups are welcome but please call in advance to arrange a tour.
Beautiful canal side pub situated on the Exeter Ship Canal. It can be reached by walking, cycling, by canoe or by car. It is a dog and child friendly pub with an extensive garden and possesses a volleyball court and children's play area. Traditional pub with an array of real ales including guest ales. Outside barn, BBQ area, hog roast and a marquee available for functions.
Located on the Quay in Exeter we have a great range of home furnishings from beds and bedroom furniture to tables and chairs. Our tables are hand made here in Devon in our own workshops and we carry a huge range of complimentary furniture in our shops and available to order from extensive catalogues. Includes antique and custom painted furniture, mirrors, lights, collectables and Objects d'Art.
Founded in 1997 with a view to bringing some independence and originality to a very 'safe' furniture market we are a well established and respected retailer with 2 large outlets on the beautiful Quayside in Exeter and are one of the leading shops for contemporary and classic furniture, home accessories, lighting and garden furniture in the South West.
Open 6 days a week, all year round - 11:00 am to - 5:00 pm.
Emma’s Bread is real bread made using traditional methods resulting in a flavour and texture to satisfy the stomach and the soul. Specialties include rye, white and seedy sourdoughs, delicious gingerbread and seasonal fare. You can find Emma’s Bread in our home – The Boatyard Cafe & Bakery, as well as various stockists and eateries across Exeter and beyond.
Opening times:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Seven Days a week
The Exe WaterSports Association is the home of water sports in Exeter. They host Exe-Calibre Dragon Boat Club, Exeter Canoe Club, Exeter Rowing Club and Exeter Sub-Aqua Club. The Club house on the Canal can also be hired for training or social events.
Dragon Boat paddling is a truly accessible sport that can cater for all ages and abilities. Exe-Calibre welcomes new paddlers to any of its training sessions on the River Exe and Canal providing all equipment and coaching. They train 3 times per week and race during the summer and winter as well as taking part in may social occasions in and around Exeter.
Situated on the historic quayside in Exeter, our two showrooms display a stunning emporium of genuine antique lighting, with the associated work shop nearby. We supply a range of genuine antique fixtures and fittings designed to complement both period and contemporary interiors. We also hold a range of clearly labelled reproduction fittings.
Exeter BSAC is part of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), the largest scuba diving club in the world.
Nestling in the South West of the United Kingdom, South Devon boasts over 150 miles of coastline. We have shipwrecks from the ancient to those from the two World Wars. There are many scenic sites of reefs and pinnacles.
Exeter Canoe Club is a well established Canoe England affiliated club based on the historic quayside in Exeter.
Exeter Rowing Club is situated on the Exeter Ship Canal basin on Exeter's beautiful Historic Quayside. With access to both the River Exe and the whole 5.3 mile length of the Exeter Ship Canal we have some of the best inland rowing waters in the region.
Welcome to a different kind of adventure. We’re helping to launch local young people for life today. Transforming them into confident, resilient young people who thrive in a complex world, whatever they want to do when they leave school.
The Antiques Centre has been located in its present home since 1986. The building, opposite the Customs House on what was the Exeter fish quay, has had many uses in the past having been, variously, a customs transit shed, a fish market and a greengrocers store. Since the Antiques Centre opened, various internal improvements have gradually been made to realise a relaxed, warm and comfortable environment where customers can browse and buy at their own pace.
Opening hours; Open seven days a week. 10am to 5pm in winter extending to 5.30pm from Easter through to September. Riverside cafe facilities within the building and outside seating with river views.
Exeter Foyer is set in the heart of Exeter offering an integrated solution to housing, personal development and training needs for young people.
Girling Jones is the largest and most popular provider of technical staff to the construction and engineering industry in the South West. Best to work with, best to work for.
Established in 1994, The Goodwood Cellars occupy two of the cellars on Exeter Quay.
The South West's premiere outdoor education, recreation & training facility.
Based in the heart of Exeter on Exeter's historic canal & quayside, the Centre offers an unrivalled purpose built outdoor activity and training Centre in one of the most picturesque areas of Devon's County City.
With a key focus on the community, the Centre offers courses, tuition, activity sessions and equipment hire all-year-round to all ages and all ability levels.
Headway Devon is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury.
We provide essential services across Devon and Torbay for people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers.
The cobbled area beneath the Transit Shed and the Piazza Terracina can be hired out for music, dance, street theatre etc. Contact the Quay House Visitor Centre on 01392 271611.
For events on the River and Canal contact Yvonne Goodwin at the Canal Office on 01392 274306
The Kodal team forms a rich collective, from backgrounds of Software Development and E-commerce. Friendly, efficient and time effective, we are always keen to evaluate your business requirements, and provide the best possible solution.
We are an independent design, environment and energy consultancy committed to creating successful places that deliver commercial value and stand the test of time.
We plan, design, deliver and manage physical change, across cities, towns, villages, rural sites and protected landscapes the world over. Whether we're working in the UK, India, China, Middle East or other areas of the world, we harness potential, overcome barriers to development and create deliverable solutions.
Our work is shaped by our client's vision, commercial realities, the needs of sustainable development, the challenges of tackling climate change and compliance with regulations and legislation. Every solution we create is unique, to ensure schemes deliver the highest value.
Founded in 1979 and with a strong track record and catalogue of awards to our name, our team brings together exceptional and talented individuals at the very top of their game who are bound together by the same ideals: passion for their work, teamwork to push the boundaries of innovation and an ambition to make the world a better place.
Since 2006, Longitude Engineering has delivered specialist design and engineering services in the marine, energy and defence markets. Our independence, expertise and experience make us the natural choice for a wide range of design solutions across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
M Harvey Hair is a small, select and chic hair salon located in a delightful and historic building on Exeter’s Quay. We specialise in style, cut, colour and chemical hair straightening. Here is an oasis of professionalism where the cut and the colour are paramount, not the minutes.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday and Monday Closed
Mango's is an independent business who pride ourselves on fresh local ingredients and believe that anything can be solved over a good cup of coffee. Located next to the river Exe, we are situated in a historic quayside cellar that was built in 1820's, making our cafe a unique dining experience.
Open 7 Days a Week : 9am-5pm
Open later Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Mirada is a leading provider of cutting-edge digital TV technology, committed to future-proofing the platforms of operators and broadcasters worldwide.
Move Nightclub is situated in the heart of Exeter Devon, dedicated in bringing you the freshest music artists from around the world.
We are a Barbershop that will never standstill, because hairdressing is an industry that doesn't either. We strive to achieve our best with your every visit.
Open for lunch and dinner, we are one of Exeter’s most popular places to eat. We are proud to serve only top quality, locally sourced food in our restaurant. We are also a Cask Marque accredited pub, which means you can be certain of a good pint of local ale as well as a selection of more widely known beers and lagers.
Puerto Lounge is in a great spot on the River Exe by the footbridge in the historic Quayside area, 10 minute walk from the city centre.
Opening Hours
Sunday - Wednesday : 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday : 8:00 am to midnight
Try climbing today at the Quay Climbing Centre, located in the heart of Exeter's quayside.
The Quay Climbing Centre is the South West's largest dedicated indoor climbing wall. The centre opened in September 2011 and breathes new life into the Old Electricity Works, one of Exeter's most identifiable buildings. The former home to Exeter's tramline turbines is now a climber's playground - the large atrium space which stands at 15 metres high at the apex is a majestic space in which to climb.
Quay Hair and Beauty - a timeless experience. Quay philosophy is all about a very personal approach and offers an exclusive experience in a great waterfront location.
Opening Hours
Tues-Weds 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thurs-Fri 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Other Times Available
Monday : Closed
Tues-Weds 8:30 to 5:.00 pm
Thurs-Fri 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Other Times Available
Handmade gifts including ceramics, driftwood, fused glass, turned wood and jewellery. We also have a huge range of scarves, bags and other gifts.
Opening Hours : Monday to Sunday : 11:00am to 5:00 pm
Opening Hours 10:30am to 5:30pm every day
(weekends only in January)
Located on the Historic Quay Side in Exeter, it's a family owned business which started as a Home Wine & Beer Centre in 1991.
It has continued to expand throughout the years and has an extensive Own Vehicle delivery service operating in the South West of England.
Ride On has been delivering quality refurbished bicycles to the local community for over 7 years and, in that time we have put hundreds of people on bikes, given many more children taking their Bikeability course at school the chance to join in and learn how to be safe on the roads and helped 3 year old to 89 year old get cycling!
The Ridge Coffee Shop is a small, modern, industrial themed cafe which offers artisan locally roasted coffee, loose leaf teas, home made lemonades and ice teas. We bake fresh cakes every day and make delicious toasted sandwiches with our own fillings in sourdough bread.
Five star rated Chiropractic Health Centre based on the Quay Exeter.
"Tomorrow’s fish are still in the sea”. Amongst the treats at this consistently award-winning restaurant are sustainably sourced and locally landed seafood, often cooked within hours of being caught. From your table by the Quayside enjoy simple, relaxed, ingredient-driven quality food for the whole family. They have water taps outside & kid’s packs with beach clean bags and fun stuff that has a focus on sustainability.
Exeter Solicitors Rundlewalker have been acting for families and individuals in the West Country and beyond, for many years. Big enough to provide the necessary level of expertise required in these increasingly complicated times, we are a size where we work effectively and efficiently as a dynamic team.
Saddles & Paddles is a unique independent business offering bike and accessory sales and repairs, plus bike and paddlesports hire. Hire a bike to pedal from the city to the seaside, or hire a boat and paddle to the pub! We offer easy, relaxing, outdoor fun for all ages. Choose from bikes, canoes, kayaks or
Stand Up Paddleboards to explore the area.
The Samuel Jones is located on the quay in the heart of Exeter, it is renowned for it's range of quality craft beers and delicious food. Smoked and cured in-house and cooked on chargrills and barbecue ovens, our imaginative, tasty dishes fit perfectly with our contemporary, stylish and fun warehouse surroundings. We are a great place to meet friends for drinks too with a range of Ales and speciality Gins.
Spangles is a fused glass workshop and shop on Exeters historic Quayside, where hand crafted gifts and one of pieces are made by Maxine Powell.
Opening Hours : Monday to Sunday : 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Since 1968, Stuart Line Cruises has been listed as one of the "top family attractions in Devon"! With boat trips sailing the coast around Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay and Sidmouth, we give hundreds of thousands of happy passengers the chance to see the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, cruise the beautiful River Exe or visit a picture-postcard South Devon town. Stuart Line Cruises has remained a family business with three boats operating year-round in our distinctive bright colours. We are a daily fixture on the water and have literally become part of the stunning scenery that we are blessed with.
The Quay is the alternative shopping experience. The majority of the shops are independently owned and not part of large 'chain' companies. The emphasis is on a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and quality of service. The Coffee Cellar sits on the edge of the river, its outside tables flooded with sunlight throughout the day while the boats, duck and swans glide by. The mood is tranquil and nothing is rushed, hours can be spent browsing the unique shops and crafts or just sitting in the sun with a drink in hand.
The Generator is a friendly and highly dynamic workspace, comprising of a variety of freelancers and small-to-medium businesses within many sectors. We’re Exeter’s first, biggest and best coworking community. We provide workspace, meeting rooms, social space, events and networking to our community. Whether you spend every day with us or drop in every once in a while we’re here to provide a productive, social environment to help you reach your business goals.
The Port Royal has been considered a stalwart of the Quay community since 1844 and is one of Exeter's premier waterside public house. Positioned such a short walk along Exeter Quay and a stones throw from the city centre, St. Leonards and St. Thomas and the new Millbrook development.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 12 noon to 11:00 pm
Kitchen
Monday to Thursday 12 noon until 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Friday to Sunday 12 noon until 9:00 pm
Right in the heart of Exeter's historic quayside, the Prospect Inn offers a fantastic menu from 12 noon right through to 9:00pm for dinner. Come and soak up the atmosphere with inside and outside seating.
Topsham to Turf Ferry.
Passenger ferry operating from Easter to October on the Exe estuary, between Trout’s Boatyard in Topsham and Turf Lock.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and protected by the Exe Estuary and surrounding wetlands being deemed by English Nature a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA), Turf is one of the few pubs in the country that can not be accessed by car - walking, cycling and by boat are the means employed. There are two ferries from Topsham and one that operates along the Canal from Double Locks.
Open from 10:00am
The Wave Project brings people together through surfing. Our evidence-based surf therapy programme is proven to help young people feel less anxious and more positive. We also run beach school projects to help children feel more engaged in education. Working with partner organisations and our amazing volunteers we are changing lives together.
Topsham Brewery is located on beautiful Exeter Quayside. We are a beer brewery specialising in hand crafted, small batch beers and ales. Topsham brewery Taproom is located next to the brewery and serves everything the brewery has to offer.
Find the perfect wedding dress for your special day at a WED2B store near you. We're open 7 days a week and stock hundreds of limited edition, off-the-peg bridal dresses, available in sizes 6 to 30.
Opening Hours
Monday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
We do not operate an appointment system so you are welcome to visit at a time that suits you
Family Massage Centre and Coffee Shop on Piazza Terracina.
Opening Hours
Monday and Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Winterwood Boards
Hand Crafted Hardwood, Cheese and Chopping Boards ..... Quality at a touch.
The X Centre is a distinctive venue available to hire for a range of events and conferences. Managed by local brain injury charity, Headway Devon, the X Centre is a perfect venue for running courses, meetings and events. What's more all profits from rentals will be used to support the ongoing survival of this fantastic historic space and Headway Devon’s services for local people with disabilities.
The XCentre is a very special space, originally built in the early 1700s as a wool-drying shed, the centre is a central part of Exeter’s trade history and was sympathetically converted ten
