Media Release
For immediate release January 2015
The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.
Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter Visitor Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of 48hours in the city, not to be missed events, profiles of Exeter’s top attractions and cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay.
Exeter’s visitor offering is huge. Rich in history, there is so much to discover, including medieval passages, a fascinating museum, Historic Quayside and an awe-inspiring cathedral to explore. In Exeter, there’s a cultural scene to discover that’s as varied and exciting as the city itself. Whether you’re a theatre lover, music buff, foodie or art enthusiast, the Exeter Visitor Guide reveals that Exeter has something for everyone. In
2015, Exeter will by playing host to the third largest sporting event in the world – Rugby
World Cup 2015. As well as hosting three Rugby World Cup 2015 matches at Sandy Park, the city will also provide a dedicated Fanzone, offering big screen live coverage and exciting entertainment throughout the Tournament. The Exeter Visitor Guide includes a
12-page Rugby World Cup 2015 guide to Exeter detailing everything you’ll need to know.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council Lead Councillor for Economy and Tourism said:
“Tourism is a vital part of the economy of Exeter. That’s why it is so important to promote Exeter and make sure people know just how easy it is to get here, and how there is something for all budgets and interests. It’s a competitive market, but with
Rugby World Cup 2015 in Exeter this year, now is the time to show how Exeter provides great value, excellent customer service and a quality experience for all its visitors.”
With 140,000 copies of the Visitor Guide published, and the ‘Visit Exeter experience’ being actively promoted through regional advertising and social media, Exeter’s position as a top city break destination is on the rise. Distribution of the Exeter Visitor Guide began in December 2014 across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol and Bath to key pick-up points including Tourist Offices , service stations, supermarkets, holiday centres, caravan parks, hotel and guesthouses, restaurants, tourist attractions, airports, bus and rail stations.

Available online at www.heartofdevon.com/tourist-info/visit-exeter-guide-2015 the
Exeter Visitor Guide includes:
 48 hours in Exeter
 What’s on in 2015
 Rugby World Cup 2015
 Culture, family activities, sport and leisure
 Attractions, tours and trails
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Wildlife and green spaces
 Shopping and eating-out guide
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Money-saving vouchers
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Accommodation guide
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Maps and travel information
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For more information and photos, please contact Debbie Lewis at Exeter City Council, on
01392 265204.
Direct link to the guide http://bit.ly/1tFgYAc
Notes for editors
Exeter Fact-file
• 449,000 overnight trips taken in Exeter in 2013
• There were 1,714,000 day trips to Exeter in 2013
• Visitors spent the following in Exeter:
£41.3m on accommodation
£50.6m on shopping
£49.4m on food and drink
£20.1m on attractions & entertainment
£22.9m on travel
£6.8m on visiting, friends and relatives
Total number of trips to Exeter – 2.1 million
Total Visitor spend in Exeter - £191.1 million
4,615 jobs supported by the above visitor spend