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, 17th January 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: £10
- Non-Members: £23 (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 (12:45 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.
About the Underground Passages
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 covers Zest’s attendance fee and the private tour of the Underground Passages; food and drinks are not included.
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies.
- Zest Singles does not accept liability for accidents or incidents.
- We cannot guarantee the number or gender mix of attendees.
- You’ll receive a pre-event email 24 hours beforehand with all details (including parking).
- On rare occasions, events may need to be cancelled by the organiser (e.g. due to weather or unforeseen circumstances). If this happens, you’ll be notified and fully refunded.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Underground Passages, 2 Paris Street, Exeter, United Kingdom
GBP 14.79 to GBP 25.63
