Exeter's Underground Passages

Exeter

Explore Exeter's medieval passages, a unique ancient monument and the only one in the UK to offer guided tours

Opening Open all year. Mon-Wed closed; Thu 11:00-16:00; Fri 11:00-16:00; Sat 10:30-16:30; Sun 11:00-16:00. Additional opening hours are added at busiest times of year. First tour generally starts half an hour after opening and the last tour is one hour before closing.

Price Adult £9.00; Concession (students & over 60s) £7.00; Child (5-17) £6.00; Family (up to 2 adults and up to 3 children) £25.00; Group discounts (minimum 10 people, booking at least 2 months in advance plus £25.00 deposit) £7.50, child £5.00.

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Age fit Under 5s are not permitted on tours (free exhibition access with an accompanying adult). Children aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult underground.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval vaulted passageways built to bring clean drinking water from natural springs outside the walled city through lead pipes into the heart of the city. Exeter is the only city in the UK to have underground passages of this type, and guided tours have taken place there since the 1930s. A visit includes a 10 minute film presentation, a 25 minute tour underground, and an opportunity to explore the exhibition.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open all year. Mon-Wed closed; Thu 11:00-16:00; Fri 11:00-16:00; Sat 10:30-16:30; Sun 11:00-16:00. Additional opening hours are added at busiest times of year. First tour generally starts half an hour after opening and the last tour is one hour before closing.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult £9.00; Concession (students & over 60s) £7.00; Child (5-17) £6.00; Family (up to 2 adults and up to 3 children) £25.00; Group discounts (minimum 10 people, booking at least 2 months in advance plus £25.00 deposit) £7.50, child £5.00.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

🧒 Ages 5–15Interpretation centre with interactive displaysExhibition10 minute film presentationGifts and souvenirs availableOnline booking

Accessibility: Wheelchair and pushchair access is restricted to the exhibition only. The passages are historic, confined spaces with narrow, low, fully enclosed sections and controlled lighting; the experience may not suit visitors with claustrophobia or certain pre-existing medical conditions. Assistance dogs are allowed into the exhibition.
Parking: Not provided yet
Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on tours; assistance dogs are allowed into the exhibition.

Getting there

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