Activities· Talks & Workshops
A two-hour behind-the-scenes walk around the historic Bishop's Palace beside Exeter Cathedral, led by the RIBA Exeter Branch. Suited to architecture fans and anyone interested in the city's historic buildings.
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Exeter CathedralArt & Exhibitions
See more datesOpen Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11.30am–4pmUntil Thu 19 Nov
A guided walk through Exeter Cathedral from ground level up into its roof space, climbing to the top of the North Tower for views across the city. Suited to adults who can walk unaided and wear flat shoes, as children are not admitted.
Exeter CathedralTalks & Workshops
Dr Cherry Lewis, a geologist and historian of science, tells the life of apothecary James Parkinson, who first identified the disease, including his pamphlets and fossil illustrations. Suits anyone interested in medical history.
Exeter CathedralArt & Exhibitions
A sketching workshop on medieval art and iconography, looking at religious figures and artworks in the Cathedral before drawing your own in medieval style. Suits people curious about art history and sketching.
Exeter CathedralTalks & Workshops
A behind-the-scenes tour climbing into the roof space above the nave, the towers, the Lead Room and the ringing chamber, with views over the city from the North Tower when the weather allows.
Exeter LibraryTalks & Workshops
A talk on how overlooked histories become compelling fiction, for readers and writers interested in historical novels and the stories left out of the record.
University of Exeter, Streatham CampusTalks & Workshops
Visiting speaker Dr Betty Rosen explores 13th-century Arabic poetry from Cairo and Damascus by hearing it as performance, for anyone interested in Arabic literature and cultural history.
University of Exeter, Streatham CampusTalks & Workshops
A research lecture from the HumAnE Research Centre on how archaeologists tell bone marrow, grease and fuel residues apart in fragmented and burnt bones. Aimed at archaeologists, historians and anyone curious about analysing ancient remains.
Mint Methodist Church CentreTalks & Workshops
A day symposium of six talks celebrating the cultural contribution of Devon women, for anyone interested in local history.
