Visit Exmouth, Devon

Exmouth tourist information

Exmouth is a substantial town and resort on the coast of south-east Devon. Backed by traditional gently rolling Devon countryside, it is also the largest seaside resort in this region of Devon - as it has been for the last 200 years.

The extensive beach area, some three kilometres long and a fine sandy beach perfect for family playing, is the focus of activities for most visitors to Exmouth, and the beach itself offers a wide range of leisure activities and water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing. There is a long traditional seaside 'promenade' behind the beach.

The town centre itself is also very substantial, and offers all facilities for visitors including a very wide range of shops, cafes, pubs and places to stay. Numerous tourist focussed activities are available, from donkey rides to crazy golf and a boating lake (and much more besides).

Exmouth also has a good selection of Georgian regency (19th century) architecture to discover, along with many Victorian and Edwardian townhouses, and a scattering of older buildings - collect the Heritage trail guide from the Exmouth visitor centre so you can find all the highlights and start exploring!

Attractions near Exmouth

- There are quite a lot of family-focussed activities in the region around Exmouth including the World of Country Life, where you can see a large collection of steam engines and historical vehicles while the children will love the extensive animal park.

- Another popular excursion is to take a boat trip along the protected Jurassic Coast heritage site to admire the coastal scenery.

- The estuary of the River Exe is a designated site of special scientific interest, with a wide range of bird life that makes it vey popular with birdspotters

- Hire a bike and cycle along the specially designated cycle route along the seafront and along the Exe estuary.

- A couple more architectural highlights near Exmouth include an unusual 16 sided house built near Lympstone in the 18th century and called 'A La Ronde' (to the north of Exmouth and a National Trust property); and an Arts and Crafts Hotel called 'The Barn' to the east.