Underground Passages

This has to be on your bucket list of places to visit around Exeter. The underground passages is more of a tour of the history of Exeter's water supply system. You will go through some of the old medieval water passages and learn how they developed over the last 500 years. If you have little children who love to run around, i don't think they will be suited for this place. It's a guided tour so you can't go exploring unfortunately. Definitely don't go here if you are claustrophobic as you will be going through some tight spaces. There's no wheelchair access through the passages as they are too narrow. Still a good way to learn about Exeter's water history. There were quite a few teenagers on the tour and most of them seemed to enjoy it, worthy of the 7 pound entry. Park in the Princess Hay carpark as that will be cheaper than parking on the road.

Would highly recommend this to anyone. Our guide was very informative and full of fun. Our daughters and grandchildren really loved the tour. We all enjoyed our history lesson.

What a great place. I tried to book online but the website wasn't very clear so I emailed the company and they were brilliant. Booked me on the tour I wanted. I never knew it was so easy to go down into the passages

Would really recommend this attraction. Very informative staff, nice to learn about a different history that is about real people not castles and cathedrals. Worth attempting the small tunnel at the end. Only if your able to tho

Fascinating place to visit
, informative guide, long slow walk throughout the tunnel complex
.Low bending down for those with back, or neck problems, not recommended, or if you don't like the tight claustrophobic narrowness of the walls.
Need to book a " tour", and
soak up the (damp) atmosphere
ENJOY.
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Omg this was so much fun, I’m only 5’5” but I did have to duck a bit. If you’re 6ft or a larger build it might be a little awkward to crouch. I’m pleasantly plump myself and could fit no issues but for a taller person you won’t be able to stand straight for a majority of it.

I am also quite claustrophobic but didn’t have as many issues as I thought, the only time I would start panicking a bit was when we stopped walk for some educating conversation

On a quiet Thursday this was a great place to shelter from the rain. A bit cramped in spots. Especially, the bonus sub-route that passes under the old Roman walls. Too low to walk, too low to crawl. Width of tunnel less than width of shoulders and hips. This required a shorta twisted planking maneuver to navigate. Small child in front of me was very proud as a seven year old that he got through without getting out of breath. One message to him - wait until you have been drinking a few kegs of beer in university - then try again. Visiting here was great practice for getting around in some of the British hotel rooms on our trip. I think the hotels used the same architects as worked on this project.

A lovely visit, very knowledgeable and informative staff, that were even kind enough to give us more information on other historic sites to visit in Exeter and surrounding areas. The passages were great to experience, the guide definitely completed the tour with her passion to pass her knowledge on