Things to do in Exmouth

Exmouth is known nationally as a regional centre for water sports activities - especially for Sailing, Windsurfing and the growing sport of Kite Surfing. The Beacon
Above the Esplanade and its garden rises the Beacon, where the first houses were built when Exmouth began to develop as a holiday resort in 1972.

The rapidity of its growth is indicated by the fact that by 1818 assembly rooms were already established here. Many of the houses built in that period still remain, some of them having been converted and enlarged to form present-day hotels and guest houses. The most prominent building in this area is Holy Trinity Church, built between 1823 and 1825, and enlarged at the beginning of the twentieth century. Nearby are the Manor Grounds where the information Bureau is situated. Phear Park Half a mile further inland, reached by way of Exeter road and park road, is phear park where will be found an approach golf course, bowling greens and tennis courts.

Fishing
For the fisherman, Exmouth combines the pleasure of both river and sea angling: Pollack, bass and mackrel being amongst the variety of fish which can be caught. Cliff top Path Eastwards, beyond the lawns of the Esplanade, are ample car-parking facilities, and beach chalets which can be hired during the season. From here rises the Maer, a stretch of heath land through which a cliff top path leads towards the neighbouring town of Budleigh Salterton. This is but one of the pleasant walks which can be enjoyed from Exmouth.

Woodbury common, to the north-east, is another popular stretch of open heath land, which is ideal holiday centre for those who want a quiet, restful vacation, away from the noise of a large town, and yet with a variety of activities available close at hand.