Supporting our Cultural Organisations

The fascinating history, heritage and art embedded into our city is one of the many reasons why Exeter is a fantastic place to visit! Due to the global pandemic and a third national lockdown in the UK, our cultural organisations have had to close their doors to the public once again.

There are many ways in which you can support Exeter’s local institutions – by purchasing a gift card or souvenir from their shop, donating to support their work or by simply spreading the word! Take a look below and help our organisations continue their incredible work…

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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral is a testament to the creativity, skill and devotion of those who built it. Dating back 900 years, it is one of England's most beautiful medieval cathedrals and one of the finest examples of decorated Gothic architecture in this country. It is most famous for its two Norman towers, impressive west front carvings and the longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world!

Donate to our magnificent Cathedral here, the historical attraction doesn’t receive regular funding from the Church of England – you’ll be making a huge difference and allow them to continue to be present for the community. Looking for an Exeter-themed gift for someone this year? Look no further than Exeter Cathedral’s gift shop! From gorgeous cards, tree decorations to traditional advent candles, there is something for everyone! The team have put together kind ways in which you can help make a difference at Exeter Cathedral, take a look here.

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Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Phoenix is one of the South West’s leading contemporary arts venues, offering an exciting and varied programme of theatre, dance, performance, music, film and visual arts, and attracting over 320,000 visitors a year!

There are a number of ways in which you can help support Exeter Phoenix and the fantastic work that they do. Donate to their Coronavirus Impact Fund, buy a gift voucher for a lover of art and performance, book a ticket to a future event and adopt a seat in their auditorium! (How cool is this!)

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum

There’s more in Exeter’s award-winning museum than you might imagine, its 16 galleries of displays take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre-history to the present day and from Exeter all around the world. With three special exhibition spaces, its changing programme means there is likely to be something different to see every visit, from national touring shows to community displays and fine art from the city’s collection.

Want to support your favourite museum? Donate to keep RAMM connected to our communities, leave a gift in your will, or have a sponsorship package tailored to you! There are even more ways to keep the magic happening at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, take a look here. Have you taken a look at RAMM's Gift Shop? Shop a selection of unique gifts for a special someone for their birthday or a special pick-me-up!

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Tuckers Hall

Tuckers Hall is home to The City of Exeter's important historic woollen cloth trade heritage. This ancient hall of the still existing Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen, one of the craft guilds of Exeter.  With 15^th Century roof timber and Jacobean panelling this building is a real gem and one of the most important in the city's financial history. There are regular tours of this fascinating building and it’s proven to be popular with history enthusiasts! Click here to make a donation to Tuckers Hall, any amount is greatly appreciated.

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Cygnet Theatre

The Cygnet Theatre is a training theatre with a varied programme of classical, modern and musical plays throughout the year, including new theatre works. The theatre has nearly 40 years’ experience of helping young actors to develop their individual qualities. They offer drama training in the form of one day courses, a one year foundation course or three years full time professional training for actors. Cygnet graduates have gone on to have successful careers in all aspects of stage, film, TV & Radio, to form their own companies and found theatres.

Help the Cygnet carry on training the next generation of performers, by donating to their Crowdfunder page – make sure to share and use the hashtag #SaveOurTheatres! Give the give of theatre to a loved one with a Cygnet Theatre gift card, perfect for their upcoming 40th anniversary in 2021!

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Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle is a beautiful, 600 year old manor near Exeter and the home of the Earl & Countess of Devon. The castle has family-friendly written all over it – you can go on a castle tour, explore the spectacular grounds and get involved with seasonal activities!

Support Powderham Castle by purchasing tickets to their future events, these include Comedy in the Park, Gone Wild Festival and pop sensation Olly Murs! Not to mention, purchase day tickets to experience the castle for yourself once it has re-opened to visitors!

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Nicholas Priory

St Nicholas Priory is Exeter’s oldest building. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1087, the priory with its extensive grounds was dissolved and partly destroyed during the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Turned into a rich merchant’s town house, the priory was linked to the woollen cloth trade and the busy life of commerce in the city. Turned into homes and later tenements, the city council rescued the building and made it accessible to the public as a living history museum.

Donate any amount to support Nicholas Priory and sign up to their membership scheme to keep up to date, an annual subscription is just £5!

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Exeter Guildhall

Exeter Guildhall has served as the centrepiece of Exeter's civic life for more than 800 years. A structure of outstanding architectural interest, it is not merely an ancient monument but remains a busy working building - still in regular use for a variety of civic functions and full meetings of the City Council. It can also be hired for weddings and civil ceremonies. Support the Guildhall by booking a tour once it re-opens to the public. Prices start at £6.00 for a private tour including tea coffee & biscuits and £9.00 for a private tour with a cream tea. Simply email guildhall.bookings@exeter.gov.uk to book!

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Northcott Theatre

The 460-seat Exeter Northcott Theatre  is the city’s flagship professional theatre, producing and curating a vibrant programme of exceptional work from its home at the heart of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. The varied programme offers a platform for the best work by emerging and established local, regional, national and international artists – visitors will find an exciting mix of the best dance, opera, classical drama and family theatre, spiced with a healthy dash of comedy and dining events. The Northcott does a lot of education and reach out work in the City and has recently re--launched the Northcott Young Company to involve young people within certain productions and workshops and Saturday classes.

Donate to the ‘I Love Exeter Northcott Theatre’ fund - this will bring together communities, create extraordinary experiences, help the lives of young people and give the essential support to theatre makers that is needed during this time. Thinking of treating a loved one to the gift of theatre this year? Purchase tickets to their future shows, a gift card or an Exeter Northcott Membership!

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Barnfield Theatre

Exeter Barnfield Theatre is a fully furnished establishment that is used by all parts of our community. The theatre has excellent stage and lighting equipment; 289 comfortable, tip-up, seats which have been recently reupholstered and in full rake for complete view of the stage from all parts of the theatre. It is also suitable for conferences, lectures and displays as well as stage productions. The Clifford Room can be used for many different purposes, these include a studio theatre or conference room. The seating is modular and can be raked, and can be arranged for any theatrical requirements.

Help the Barnfield support theatre within our local community, donate here! Don’t forget to purchase tickets for their future shows.

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Devon and Exeter Institution

The Devon and Exeter Institution is a thriving independent library and educational charity in the heart of the city. They welcome new members and visitors of all ages. The founders established the Institution in 1813, in order to promote ‘the general diffusion of Science, Literature and the Arts, and for illustrating the Natural and Civil History of the county of Devon and the History of the City of Exeter’. This resolution remains at the centre of our strategy to this day.

There are many ways to support this fantastic institution – donate, adopt a book and even rescue a book! Find out how to do this here. Visit the Devon and Exeter Institution’s online shop where you can browse their lovely postcards – what a perfect way to show someone you're thinking of them! 

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Exeter Underground Passages

Exeter's Underground Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting. Visit the heritage centre before your guided tour, packed with interactive exhibits and interpretation.

Watch a virtual walk-through of Exeter Underground Passages, before you visit for yourself when it re-opens to the public! Find out ticket prices and how to book here.

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Custom House

The Custom House Visitor Centre is located right in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside and occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront. It houses lively displays, illustrations and artefacts will bring the history and development of Exeter’s Quayside to life. As well as models and items from the cloth industry such as “tenter hooks and tillet blocks”, an exciting audio-visual presentation “Exeter, 2000 years of history” highlights Exeter’s history from Roman times until today. Click here to find out more, ahead of your visit after it’s re-opened to the public!

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Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

The City's free award winning Red Coat Guided Tours are provided by Exeter City Council and are the perfect way to explore Exeter, one of the oldest cities of England. Run by experienced qualified volunteer guides a variety of tours are available, each one focusing on a different aspect of Exeter's history and culture. Tours run daily, except 25^th and 26^th December! Take a look at the tours you can embark on here, once they’re up and running again!

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Devon Sculpture Park

Devon Sculpture Park is the UK's leading smaller-scale rewilding project and environmental art centre, just a few miles south of Exeter City. An historic estate retreat on the outskirts of Exeter with wilded Capability Brown gardens and Robert Adam architecture overlooking the sea. Offering Day Visits, Group Visits, school visits and guided tours, workshops and retreats! There are many ways to support the sculpture park - purchase a gift voucher as a present so a loved one can book themselves onto a retreat or become a DSP Member! 

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Sound Gallery Studios

Sound Gallery Studios is the longest-standing professional recording studio in Exeter run by artist-led social enterprise Sound Gallery CIC, nestled in the basement of Exeter Phoenix in the cultural heart of the city. Sound Gallery Studios has gained its reputation as one of the most productive, well equipped and capable studios in Devon boasting in its client list emerging and high profile musicians and bands, recording artists, actors, music publishers, record labels, TV channels, radio stations, educational establishments, film production companies, theatre groups and arts organisations locally, nationally and
internationally. Our services include recording and music production services for emerging and established musicians and bands, audiobooks, voiceovers, music technology tuition, enrichment programmes for young people, music industry advice sessions and training.

You can support Sound Gallery Studios by purchasing a digital gift voucher for your musical loved ones for an unforgettable recording studio experience or creative music production sessions or training. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays and special occasions. Contact us via email (music@sound-gallery.net) or through our website.