It's no secret that we're all yearning for a change of scenery in 2021! But until we can travel, let us inspire you to 'Escape the Everyday at Home' as part of VisitEngland's national campaign. We've gathered our top ways to experience our fantastic city at home, to make you feel that you really are here. Warning - this will make you miss us!
Local Flavour
Pink Moon
Pink Moon have created their 'Build your Own Taco' boxes, allowing you to create and taste the Cali flavours in the comfort of your own home - no prepping needed! Not to mention - it looks pretty fun to cook and put together wouldn't you agree?
Rockfish
Missing the fresh experience at Rockfish? Good news - the restaurant's seafood boxes are back, including ingredients you need for a delightful 3-course dinner, plus snacks! Visit their website to order their latest box - the Turbot, Scallop and Smoked Salmon package!
No.5 Cathedral Green
No.5 Cathedral Green, the latest independent on Exeter's scene, have put together their 'No.5 at Home' boxes - delivered straight to your door! With all the ingredients you need to create your stylish feast, your box will come with a step-by-step guide how to perfectly present your three-course menu, don't forget to share the finished product on Instagram!
Darts Farm Shopping Village
Experience the taste of the west country at home with Darts Farm's steak experiences! Available for collection or delivery, your date night meal box will come with everything you need to whip up a spectacular steak dinner. Click here to find out how to get your hands on a box!
Kenton Park Estate
Join Kenton Park Estate's 'Friday Night Cocktails', filmed by their very own Motley Cru! Catch their cocktail masterclass every Friday, you can purchase their achoholic ingredients by visiting their online store beforehand!
Tasty takeaways and deliveries
Don't feel like cooking? You'll be thrilled to discover the number of Exeter eateries offering takeaway and delivery services during lockdown - check out our recent blog for businesses in our city bringing the foodie experience for an Exeter night in!
Learning more
Virtually explore Topsham Museum
Missing Topsham Museum and its fascinating history? Good news - you're now able to explore their exhibits virtually as part of the Keeping Spirits Alive initiative! The tour covers all the rooms in the museum and specific objects have been highlighted. There is also an audio and BSL signed version of the tour available too! Click here to start discovering at home.
RAMM Virtual Events
Our award-winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum has an excellent line up of virtual activities, perfect for filling the history-shaped hole in our hearts at the moment:
- Girtin in Devon - 18th February
- An Introduction to Devon Lace - 24th February
- Finding the Thread: Exeter's Georgian Carpet and Cloth Industries
Devon and Exeter Institution
'Hidden Nature', a season of talks filmed at the Devon and Exeter Institution, explores some of the hidden aspects of Devon - their heritage building, library and enlightenment collections in general, through the eyes of a diverse group of speakers! Click here to find out more about the following events:
- February 2021-– Joe Rowing, Deputy Headmaster, Exeter Mathematics School - Beautiful Experiments: How two simple experiments changed the face of science
- March 2021 -Paul Auchterlonie, Subject Librarian - Devon and the Middle East: an illustrated talk
- April 2021 – Emma Dunn, Director of Programme and Projects and Marcus Chantrey, Conservation Architect
St Nicholas Priory
Eager to find out more about St Nicholas Priory, Exeter's oldest building? The merchant's town house, now living history museum, is running a series of regular Zoom sessions for viewers to discover the building's fascinating history! Take a look at their calendar to find out more.
UNESCO City of Literature
Exeter has been awarded UNESCO City of Literature status! This recognises 1,000 years of unbroken history around reading including the 10th century Exeter Book, perhaps Exeter’s greatest treasure, hosted at Exeter Cathedral. Keen to find out more about the UNESCO City of Literature? Take a look our previous blog, which tells you all you need to know. A series of virtual events are scheduled, ranging from writing workshops and Q&A's with fantastic authors:
- In conversation with author Stella Duffy - 8th February
- In conversation with author Mel Sherratt - 9th February
- Choose your own adventure: FREE online writing activity with Quay Words/English PEN international writer-in-residence, Efemia Chela - 15th - 25th February
- In Conversation with author James Oswald - 16th February
- In Conversation with Tolu Agbelusi, Quay Words and Libraries Unlimited Writer-in-Residence - 19th February
Virtual Exeter
If you're missing visiting Exeter's fantastic attractions, you're not alone! Check out our Virtual Exeter blog where you can virtually explore Exeter Cathedral, Exeter's Underground Passages and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum!
Seasonal Fun
Feeling the love in Exeter this Valentine's Day
February, a.k.a the season of love, is approaching! We may not be able to celebrate this time as we would like to this year, but there are still many ways you can show someone how much you care in Exeter this 14th February! We've thought of ways to spend this special day at home and outside in your local area - so you don't have to! Click here to find out more.
Exetercation: Valentine's Day Edition
We appreciate that some people may not feel comfortable to leave their house at the moment, so make sure to check out our Exetercation Valentine's editions for inspiration for movie nights, love songs, activities, recipes and more:
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