Can You Drive Into Exeter?

Use the park & ride for hassle-free travel into the city centre, or if you’d prefer to bring your car into the city centre, there are plenty of car parks close to the main shops and attractions.

How do you travel around Exeter?

Once in Exeter’s centre – buses run at regular intervals. It is possible to get to almost any area you should wish to go via this system of transport. Another method is the city’s taxi and private hire vehicle service.

Can you drive through Exeter City Centre?

Cars have been banned from the High Street for years, but pedestrians still have to navigate a path between buses.

Is it easy to park in Exeter?

Exeter has plenty of city centre parking, or use the Park and Ride for a convenient and stress-free way of getting into the city. Exeter City Council’s owns and manages most of the city centre’s car parks. For opening times, charges and locations click here. There are also three NCP car parks in the city centre.

Is parking free in Exeter?

On-street parking
Many spaces around Exeter a little further from the centre are actually free for up to 2 hours. Parking restrictions in all Exeter’s on-street spaces typically apply from 8.30am-6.30pm, Monday-Friday.

Does Exeter have a congestion charge?

Exeter ‘congestion charge’ and massive car parking charge increases – live – Devon Live.

What is the nicest part of Exeter?

The best places to live in Exeter

  1. St Leonard’s. St Leonard’s is a hugely popular residential area of Exeter with a village feel and a vibrant community.
  2. Topsham.
  3. Exeter quayside.
  4. Pennsylvania.
  5. Heavitree.
  6. Alphington.

Where do you park when visiting Exeter?

  • Bystock Terrace Car Park.
  • Haven Banks Car Park – One.
  • Howell Road Car Park.
  • Parr Street Car Park.
  • Richmond Road Car Park.
  • Topsham Quay Car Park.
  • Triangle Car Park.
  • Belmont Road Car Park.

How much is the Park and Ride in Exeter?

From any Park & Ride site to and from the City Centre. £2 Adult Return.

What time is free parking in Exeter?

You can also park for free after 6pm in all zone 1 & 2 car parks – but beware, some of them will be locked from 8pm (and a few are residential).

How do you pay for parking in Exeter?

If you’re parking in Exeter, you can now use RingGo, the UK’s no. 1 parking app with millions of users nationwide. You can use your phone to pay for parking with RingGo across Exeter. It’s quick, secure and there’s no need to hunt around for loose change to feed the machine.

Is Exeter worth visiting?

Historic Exeter
It is a lovely area in which to stroll and enjoy the riverside, cafes and interesting shops. For a comprehensive history of the quay be sure to visit the Custom House Visitor Centre.

Does Exeter have a park and ride?

There are park and cycle spaces at all Exeter park and ride sites. Park and cycle works in the same way as park and ride, but with bicycles. It’s free, but you do need to apply for a permit. Sowton park and ride and Honiton Road park and ride are owned by Devon County Council and operated by Stagecoach South West.

Can I park on double yellow lines with a blue badge in Exeter?

Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, but in general not where there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and / or signs on plates.

What age car is exempt from Clean Air Zone?

HGVs, buses and coaches will have to pay £50 a day to use the zone. For all other vehicles, the charge is reduced to £8. Vehicles with a disabled or disabled passenger tax class are permanently exempt from the CAZ, as are historic vehicles over 40 years old, motorcycles and school buses.

How do I know if I went into Clean Air Zone?

Regulatory signs will inform the driver of the entry and exit points of the Clean Air Zones. All the signs carry advice that charges may apply. There are 67 cameras within the zone. Details of where these are can be found in the ANPR camera directory.

How do I know if I need to pay Congestion Charge?

You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive).

What is the poshest part of Devon?

Consistently the most expensive place in Devon (and second only to Sandbanks in the UK) the town of Salcombe shares many of the natural attractions of its near neighbour, with extra waterfront appeal. Salcombe is known for its incredible scenery, restaurants, bars and its famous penny sweet shop, Cranch’s.

What is the prettiest village in Devon?

Clovelly may well be Devon’s most famous village and one of the prettiest in the entire UK.

What food is Exeter famous for?

Cream teas, real ales and fresh fish are the main specialities Exeter, and the nearby port of Topsham are famous for. Cheese lovers should head to the multi-award winning Quickes farm shop on the edge of Exeter, or sample locally brewed ales at the Exeter Brewery.

Is Exeter Good for shopping?

Exeter is the region’s favourite place for shopping, culture and leisure. It offers a memorable shopping experience in a setting of architectural splendour. The city is a shopaholic’s must-do destination with chic boutiques and stylish independents alongside the familiar big name stores.