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The Wave Project
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.
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X Centre
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
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Ride On
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!
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Stuart Line Cruises
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.
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Clip and Climb
Challenge yourself, your family and your friends at Clip ‘n Climb Exeter – the ultimate vertical playground for the young and the young at heart.
Indoor climbing has never been more accessible – no experience is required to enjoy Clip ‘n Climb. Their auto belay system ensures that you can climb safely without assistance. Once you’ve finished your climb, if you want to come off or if you lose your balance, the system lowers you gently back down to the group below, ready to start again - or move onto another climb.
The Workshop Café is open for hot and cold drinks, fabulous homemade meals, paninis and cakes. Eat in or takeaway and keep an eye on their social media for Chef Paul’s fantastic pop-up nights – including their famous Sourdough Pizza extravaganzas!
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Quay Climbing Centre
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.
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Hire of Transit Shed and Piazza Terracina Space
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
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Custom House
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.
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Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
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.
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Saddles & Paddles Exeter Ltd
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
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Exe-Calibre Dragon Boat Club
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.
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AS Watersports
For all your paddling needs, why not visit AS Watersports, which caters to everyone from beginner to expert. With an extensive selection of kayaks, canoes and all sorts of watersports equipment, their friendly staff will be able to assist you, while being right on the quay, you are also able to try before you buy.
They also run a variety of courses and trips throughout the year and pride themselves on catering for newcomers to the sport with their free 'Taster Sessions'. You can also hire stand up paddleboards, canoes and kayaks so you can enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and even visit two great pubs along the way.
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Devon Wildlife Trust
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.
