A new year is always a great opportunity to start afresh and make your goals happen, and Exeter’s new, state of the art leisure centre, St Sidwell’s Point, is the perfect location to kick-start those fitness resolutions.
As well as being good for your health, a work-out at St Sidwell’s Point’s cutting-edge gym is good for your mind too – the ultimate stress buster!
Why choose St Sidwell’s Point?
Offering panoramic views of the city, the gym at St Sidwell’s Point provides over 100 stations, a designated free weights area and group exercise zones – including a spin studio and two fitness studios.
Accomplish what you never thought possible using gym equipment supplied by the globally renowned Technogym - specifically chosen to give users a complete and uncompromised workout.
The comprehensive range of equipment includes a diverse set of cardiovascular machines, plate- and pin- loaded resistance equipment, and a multi-station functional rig, to suit your every need.
If you’re not ready for regular workout routines, or simply want to try it first, the good news is that there are pay-as-you-go options available, so why not pop along and give it a try!
Reward your hard work with a post-workout coffee
What better way to relax after a busy morning at the gym than over a cup of coffee with friends. In Exeter we certainly know how to do coffee, with a fantastic choice of independent cafes and coffee shops to pick from, serving the very best fresh, premium coffee going!
Magdalen Road
Head to Magdalen Road located less than a mile from the city centre for The Common Beaver – a cosy hangout serving specialty coffee, tea, hot chocolate and chai, pastries, Exploding Bakery cakes and bagels. Alternatively check out The Sandwiched Inn. – a friendly coffee bar serving top notch locally roasted coffee.
Cathedral Quarter
For coffee with one of the best views in the city, head to Eat on the Green. Housed in a sixteenth Century building overlooking Exeter’s historic Cathedral Green, it’s the perfect spot to relax with friends. Located in the gorgeous Cathedral Yard, grab a coffee The Cheeky Vegan and sit outside for some fresh air, also with spectacular views across Cathedral Green.
Just across Cathedral Yard is The Ivy, an elegant restaurant with a beautiftul bar and outdoor terrace area - a perfect place to unwind with a hot drink and have a catch-up. Taste of South Street is an independently owned and operated bar and kitchen with a strong focus on using fresh local ingredients.
On South Street you'll come across How on Earth, an all vegan deli that creates exciting and affordable, cruelty-free options for the plant-based residents and visitors of Exeter.
Gandy Street
Head to Exeter’s Castle Quarter and quaint, cobbled Gandy Street where you’ll find Chococo. Take a seat within their colourful café for a cup of Union coffee, or a delicious hot chocolate if you’re feeling extra indulgent.
Get cosy at Coolings for a chilled atmosphere or make your way to Exeter Phoenix's café which has a secret garden!
West Quarter
Head to Exeter’s independent West Quarter for The Glorious Art House - a vibrant art café with a pretty courtyard garden serving delicious roasted coffee supplied by local independent Brazier Coffee Roasters.
Within the West Quarter, you’ll also find Sacred Grounds – Bright, airy and beautiful, it’s a great destination for friendly welcoming service and fabulous coffee from local speciality coffee roasters Roastworks.
Built around sustainability and personal service, the South West Coffee Company is making quite a name for itself. Born from a love and appreciation of top notch coffee, their Exeter based cafe’s are packed with great food, art and of course coffee!
St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre
Leisure/Swimming Pool
Welcome to St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter’s brand new, state-of-the-art leisure centre, in the heart of the city centre.
St Sidwell’s Point is the first leisure facility in the UK to be built to the ultra-energy efficient Passivhaus standard, meaning energy consumption is reduced by 70% when compared with industry best practice standards. Visitors can also enjoy improved air quality, optimal air temperatures, and natural lighting due to the unique design and materials used to build our city’s new leisure complex.
Find three pools at St Sidwell’s Point - 25 metre, 8 lane competition pool, a 20 metre learner pool, all of which has a moveable floor to suit various activities. Enjoy an exceptional swimming experience thanks to ultra-filtration an
The Glorious Art House
Café
A vibrant and friendly art café in the heart of Exeter’s independent West Quarter, serving a variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, snacks and light lunches. Gallery and workshops upstairs. Space available to hire.
Sacred Grounds
Café
Sacred Grounds is a plant-based foodie heaven located in Exeter’s Indie West Quarter.
Eat on the Green
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Eat on the Green is an independent restaurant in the heart of Exeter, owned and managed by a team who are passionate about creating great food using local, free range produce bought directly from the farmers and brought to you with excellent table service. The restaurant is in a Sixteenth Century building overlooking Exeter’s historic Cathedral Green.
The Ivy Exeter
Restaurant
Neighbouring the iconic Exeter Cathedral at 65-67 High Street, The Ivy Exeter offers sophisticated yet friendly all-day dining in the heart of Devon for locals and visitors alike.
The Ivy Exeter offers relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to tourists, shoppers and locals alike. From modern British classics to Asian-inspired cuisine and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to love, seven days a week. The restaurant sits within easy reach of the Guildhall shopping Centre, Phoenix theatre and the Corn Exchange, making it the ideal venue for pre-show dining or post-shopping drinks.
Chococo
Café
Established in Swanage, Dorset in 2002, we are a proudly independent artisan chocolate brand, single-minded in our mission to tantalise your taste buds with the most deliciously uplifting fine fresh chocolate experience in the UK. We are inspired by fine, origin chocolate every day, and love to spread this inspiration to true chocolate lovers across the nation.
The Undergrad Cafe - South West Coffee Co
Café
Our ‘Big Sister’ cafe to The Tasting Room on Topsham Road and The Tiny Tasting Room at the Cathedral (Martins Lane). All our cafes all showcase our wonderful coffee (www.swcoffeeco.com) and provide a range of breakfast, lunch & takeaway options with a friendly vibe.
Taste of South Street
Restaurant
Taste of South Street is a bar & kitchen in the heart of Exeter with fantastic views from our courtyard of the Cathedral. We are an independently owned and operated bar and kitchen with a strong focus on using fresh local ingredients, producers and suppliers. We are fully licensed and looking to introduce live music events in 2021 on a regular occasion.
The Ivy Exeter
Restaurant
Neighbouring the iconic Exeter Cathedral at 65-67 High Street, The Ivy Exeter offers sophisticated yet friendly all-day dining in the heart of Devon for locals and visitors alike.
The Ivy Exeter offers relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to tourists, shoppers and locals alike. From modern British classics to Asian-inspired cuisine and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to love, seven days a week. The restaurant sits within easy reach of the Guildhall shopping Centre, Phoenix theatre and the Corn Exchange, making it the ideal venue for pre-show dining or post-shopping drinks.
How on Earth Vegan
Vegan
How On Earth is a family run, fully vegan business that was founded in 2017, with the deli officially opening in 2020! With a love for great tasting food and a drive to create exciting and affordable, cruelty-free options for the plant-based folks of Exeter, we developed our own range of handmade meat substitutes! You can find these meat substitutes in our counter to buy by the weight, alongside a wide range of other awesome local vegan produce or you can try them in one of our fresh lunch/breakfast options! Take with you on the go or enjoy inside the deli, we can’t wait to see you!
Coolings on Gandy Street
Bar
Coolings is an independent City Centre venue just off the main Exeter High Street. We are the home of Bottomless, Grazing, Pizza, Cocktails and Live Music. We offer everything from coffee and snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night food. We offer takeaway and delivery with Deliveroo, Uber and Just Eat around Exeter for our Food Menu, Cocktails, Drinks and More
Exeter Phoenix
Arts Centre
Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world-class multi-artform venue in the heart of Exeter's city centre. Each year we host hundreds of events and artistic activity spanning many disciplines.