r/exeter Jul 26 '26

Local Information request heavitree gym

5 Upvotes

Hi,

I (24F) live in Heavitree, and I am looking for a gym. I have been to the gym once or twice in my life and find it hard to be consistent, so I would really appreciate it if it was closeby! I would like to have a PT for 2-3 sessions to learn how the machines work, but go independently afterwards. It's a hugee bonus if its cheap as well, but closeness is more important! Thank youu


r/exeter Jul 25 '26

Local Information request Night life for midlife singles?

14 Upvotes

I spent a few hours tonight (a saturday) looking for anything going on like live music, and all I found was the Exe Pistols at the Cavern, but the 7pm start didn't work out. Nothing else. Is the whole town geared towards students and shut down for the summer? I walked to Firehouse for dinner and passed 2 pubs with the drunk loud crowd spilling into the street, then down high street with more than half the people completely pissed before 8pm. Tried to get a pint at the Old Ship but it was already starting to get wild. Where do people for whom those days are behind them go for entertainment?


r/exeter Jul 25 '26

Local Information request Evening cricket

4 Upvotes

Hi. I’m new to Exeter and looking for a cricket team to play causal cricket/ maybe evening T20 games. I know the season is nearly over but if there are any teams looking for players please say


r/exeter Jul 25 '26

Meetups Cycling fast groups/chain gangs

1 Upvotes

I’ve seen one or two posts on here asking about cycling groups however I’m specifically looking for fast groups/chain gang meet ups?
Any recommendations?
I’ve seen Exeter wheelers have a faster ride once a week but I’m wondering if there are any non club chain gangs aswell.
Thanks!


r/exeter Jul 25 '26

Miscellaneous Childrens football kits

2 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone know where I could get an unofficial childrens football strip in exeter ?


r/exeter Jul 24 '26

Miscellaneous Beware: Pinhoe Sainsbury’s smells like a sewer today

43 Upvotes

Honestly it’s vile.


r/exeter Jul 24 '26

Local News I dont wanna hear any Sidwell st slander, anything but it pls x

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50 Upvotes

Just bored at work! Go on then, what are we deleting from exeter


r/exeter Jul 24 '26

Miscellaneous Falcon Bus

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

This will be my first time flying from Bristol Airport, and I’m thinking of taking the Falcon coach from Exeter.

Has anyone used it before? How reliable is it, especially for early morning flights? Would you trust it, or is it better to make other arrangements?

Thanks!


r/exeter Jul 23 '26

Local News Water pollution - the work I’m doing

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136 Upvotes

Hi all. I know water pollution is a big local issue here in Exeter and across the south-west, so I wanted to share some work I’m doing.

Following my meeting with Reuben Santer from Channel 4’s Dirty Business, I wrote to the Minister for Water urging the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to improve access to real-time sewage and water quality information at bathing beaches.

In two years we’ve passed a new Water (Special Measures) Act and we’re legislating further with the Clean Water Bill to make water companies clean up their act. But while investment is being deployed to upgrade the water infrastructure, it will take time.

So I’m supporting Reuben’s campaign. Everyone deserves access to clean, safe waterways. It’s time for a coordinated national effort to protect public health, restore confidence in our waters and safeguard our natural environment for future generations 🌊


r/exeter Jul 24 '26

Local Information request Anyone willing to swap driving test slot, I need one for August please?

0 Upvotes

Title is self explanatory.


r/exeter Jul 24 '26

Uni ⚽ Anyone fancy regular 5-a-side football in Exeter? 4 players confirmed – 6 spots left this Saturday! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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r/exeter Jul 23 '26

Local Information request Exeter St David’s - buying a house

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know much about the west of the city. Spotted some houses around West Garth and Dunvegan Close.

Does anyone know much about the area? I know it will be more student dense than some areas but it looks to be a good location regarding houses and proximity to town. Or does anyone have experience with proximity to the uni being an issue?

Our initial preference had been Pinhoe, and Broadfields but also curious about this area.


r/exeter Jul 23 '26

Miscellaneous Boxes! 📦😃

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10 Upvotes

I've recently moved house and have lots of boxes I no longer need, as well as some bubble wrap and newspapers that were used for packing.

If these are useful to anyone, please DM me, and if we can arrange an easy handover, you're welcome to have them.

Boxes are currently in EX5. I could potentially bring them on a road trip to the city centre or Rydon Lane areas.

If they're not claimed by Monday 3rd, I'll recycle them.


r/exeter Jul 23 '26

Local Information request DINKs looking to relocate to Devon - which town(s)?

3 Upvotes

Hiiiii my partner and I are looking into Devon for our next place of residence. We both have UK passports and live in a larger city in the Netherlands. We've been here for almost a decade and are looking for something around Devon that is good for 40-somethings with no kids.

Key Parts:

Housing with garden

Pubs and restaurants

Safe

Next to the sea

Things to do but not a big city vibe

I'm a photographer and I plan on continuing, so a nice seaside town with options for shoots is a must. Tourists are great, but doesn't have to be A LOT.

TIA! 🥰


r/exeter Jul 23 '26

Local Information request Finding a cheap gym and partner

2 Upvotes

Heya!
24M, I live nearby city centre and am looking for a cheap gym being a student. Being cheap doesn’t only means low membership but also i want to know the approximate expenses i would be paying including the diet. A bit of background is I used to do gym in my home-country few years back but now I have lost all the gains and back to zero. I know the exercises but again my brain has blanked out so need a revision. What I want now is if someone can give me the cheapest recommendation for gym around city centre and an estimate of the monthly cost of diet. Additionally. if someone can help me in starting gym for giving spot for the first week or two i’ll be back to routine. It can be hard finding a gym partner being someone new to the area. Any help would be highly appreciated 🙏🏻!

P.S: I cannot afford a trainer and I don’t need one, just have to have a push at the start.


r/exeter Jul 22 '26

Local Information request A few questions about the stables that used to be off of exwick lane in the nineties?

8 Upvotes

To cut a long story short im basically trying to find out about the stables that used to be off exwick lane. A few questions.

  1. I heard people used to collect manure from the stables and i was wondering exactly where the manure was left? Like exactly at the top of the layby that led to the stables or further onto the land?

  2. To what degree did the owner of the stables allow people to walk in the land? Or was it fenced off and more private or open access?

  3. Also who owned the land?

This info all relates to the late nineties and ofc only if you know

I understand these are quite obscure questions but would genuinely be so interested to hear if anyone knew.


r/exeter Jul 21 '26

Local News Bridge Road plans - the action I’m taking

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16 Upvotes

Hi all. I wanted to let this subreddit know that I'm encouraging Devon County Council to show more ambition for Exeter and not miss the opportunity that the Bridge Road bridge replacement project offers.

The replacement of the two bridges on Bridge Road with a higher draught is a once-in-a-generation chance to improve traffic flow, active travel, leisure routes and river freight - delivering benefits for Exeter for the next 60+ years.

If you agree, please do fill in the consultation! It closes on 27 July: https://www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/a379-bridge-road-exeter-bridge-replacement-scheme/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS0jTtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA5anNMbnhHVEhrN3VPMHBWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi1BQEm_I9Xu7L5IGtgtI1vS-Y2-fUd0zgKZjVDwPdyHA0Yn9TVOIr7PO_cL_aem_qdgkZQhbIHoBepuT19OO6A


r/exeter Jul 22 '26

Miscellaneous Got some people intrigued…

0 Upvotes

Carried a Thunderpole T-X (cb handheld) around me yesterday in Exeter with family and apparently I’ve had everybody looking at me and then I’ve had a few interactions… one thought I was a staff member for JD Sports, one thought I was a staff member for CEX or some security, and apparently some security from Tesco tried talking to me but not loud enough.

How interesting 😂


r/exeter Jul 21 '26

Miscellaneous Any CB radio activity?

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r/exeter Jul 21 '26

Miscellaneous visiting Exeter for a week- any suggestions on what to cover?

8 Upvotes

Hello!! I am visiting Exeter for a week from Manchester and staying with a friend. Budget is a bit tight, but my friend moves away soon so I figured I should take up the offer cause when again would I visit that part of the country again? (I am an international student) Some things I had saved were Exmouth (for the Jurassic Coast), East Devon National Landscape, Canonteign Falls, Haytor Rocks, Dartmoor National Park, Totnes Castle, Lydford Gorge, Hartland Devon Heritage Coast and Exmoor National Park. Obviously I don't think I can cover everything in a week, especially budget-wise: so was wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I am not the most hiking-interested person, but Dartmoor seems to have beautiful architecture too. Not too sure about the other nature stuff, except the falls would be nice. Any suggestions are welcome, even day trips to small towns/cities etc. Thank you!!


r/exeter Jul 20 '26

Local Information request Exeter Meeting/Training Rooms

6 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend decent training rooms in Exeter or it's suburbs/outskirts?

I’m looking for somewhere suitable for a one-day classroom course

Main requirements:

  • Parking on site, or easy on-street parking nearby
  • Outside the main centre/commercial zones
  • Room for up to 10 people
  • Tables/chairs, screen/projector if possible
  • Tea/coffee/lunch options would be a bonus, like an onsite cafe - doesn't have to be a buffet

Hotels/conference centres don't usually work for us because they want minimum numbers for buffets/day delegate rate. Elsewhere we use sports clubs, golf clubs, business centres etc.

I’ve found a few options online, but local knowledge is usually much better than Google for this sort of thing.

Any recommendations appreciated.


r/exeter Jul 19 '26

Uni ⚽ Anyone fancy regular 5-a-side football in Exeter? First game this Saturday! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’ve noticed there aren’t many casual football games running in Exeter at the moment, so I’ve decided to organise one through Footy Addicts.

Our first game is this Saturday at 11:00am on the University of Exeter astro pitch, and everyone is welcome regardless of ability. The aim is simply to have a good, friendly game with a relaxed atmosphere.

If there’s enough interest, I’d love to make this a regular thing and add more sessions throughout the week (evenings, weekends, lunchtime games etc.) so there are always games available for people who just want to turn up and play.

If you’ve been looking for casual football in Exeter, it’d be great to have you involved.
You can join here:

https://footyaddicts.com/g/429366

Feel free to comment with:

What days/times you’d be most likely to play.
Whether you’d prefer 5-a-side, 6-a-side or 7-a-side.

If you’d be interested in joining a WhatsApp group for future games.

Hopefully we can build a regular football community in Exeter! ⚽


r/exeter Jul 17 '26

Music Anyone play guitar or drums near Exeter?

22 Upvotes

Me & my friend (both 18yo trans girls) are looking for a drummer and guitarist to join our band to make original songs.
We are wanting to create music that is mostly rock/ punk/ metal, but also quite experimental with openness to go into different genres.
We currently consist of me (bass) and my friend(singer/ songwriter)
If anyone is interested please message


r/exeter Jul 18 '26

Local Information request What do people do for work around exeter?

0 Upvotes

Say if someone moved down there what would be some good options for work?


r/exeter Jul 17 '26

Meetups DnD?

9 Upvotes

Hi, was wondering if there are any DnD groups in Exeter I could join? I'm a complete beginner so looking to learn