Zest Singles Underground Passages in Exeter, followed by lunch at Bill's
Schedule
Sat Jan 18 2025 at 11:15 am to 02:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Underground Passages | Exeter, EN
About this Event
Join us for a fascinating tour of Exeter's Underground Tunnels, followed by lunch at Bill's
WARNING: Visitors should be aware that the Passages are constricted and low in places. They are not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia.
When: Saturday, 18th April at 11:15 AM
Location:
- Underground Passages: 2 Paris St, Exeter EX1 1GA (Meet in the Foyer)
- Lunch: Bill's, 32-33 Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
Underground Passages and Lunch:
- Members: £9
- Non-Members: £22 (excludes the cost of food or drinks)
Lunch Only:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: £13 (excludes the cost of food or drinks)
Tickets Available:
- Underground Passages experience and lunch
- Underground Passages experience only
- Lunch only (12:15 PM at Bill's)
Who Can Attend
Open to singles over 50. Non-members are welcome to give Zest Singles a try! Or why not join us today for only £24.99 per month and enjoy FREE* access to ALL our events? Cancel at any time.
About Zest Singles
Zest Singles is a club for singles over 50 in Devon, curating a wide range of events designed to bring like-minded singles together. Visit our website for more information.
Activity Details
These medieval passages have always fascinated local people. There are stories of wars and sieges, plague and pestilence. They were designed to bring clean drinking water from natural springs outside the walled city. The water came through lead pipes into the heart of the city. The pipes sometimes leaked and repairs to buried pipes could only be carried out by digging them up as we do today. To avoid this disruption the passages were vaulted. It is down some of these vaulted passageways that visitors are guided.
Exeter is the only city in the UK to have underground passages of this type. Guided tours have taken place here since the 1930s. Today the passages are lit throughout, but still fascinate for all who enter.
Before taking a guided tour underground, visitors pass through an exciting interpretation centre. This is packed full of interactive displays, including:
a talking figure of a medieval man
a high-speed video fly-through of the Passages
a full size model of a section of the Passages
artefacts from the Princesshay archaeological dig
A visit to Exeter’s Underground Passages includes:
a 10 minute film presentation
a 25 minute tour underground an opportunity to explore the exhibition.
About the tours
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour is due to start.
Wheelchair and pushchair access is restricted to the exhibition only.
Visitors should be aware that the Passages are constricted and low in places. They are not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia.
Sensible footwear is recommended.
Please Note
- The ticket price excludes food or drinks.
- Please advise us if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.
- Zest Singles does not accept liabilities for accidents/incidents.
- Events may be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances with full refunds issued with a minimum of 24 hours' notice.
- We cannot guarantee the number or gender mix of attendees.
- Once you have booked your place you will receive a pre-event email 24 hours before the event, with all the information you need regarding parking etc.
- To ensure we can contact you with any last-minute event details or changes, we may ask for your mobile number during the checkout process.
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Where is it happening?
Underground Passages, 2 Paris Street, Exeter, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 14.79 to GBP 24.54