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If you're feeling inspired by the 2024 Olympic Games then Exeter is home to lots of fantastic sporting venues where you can get involved.
Swim, bike, run, paddle and climb your way around the city this summer with lots of fun sports and activities to get involved in. You certainly don't have to be an Olympian to take part and you might discover a new favourite sport.
Saddles and Paddles
Fun for all the family, Saddles and Paddles offer bike, canoe and kayak hire from Exeter Quay. Take a leisurely ride along the canal with welcoming drink stops en route to keep you hydrated or enjoy the ride a little further on the Exe Estuary Trail – a traffic-free leisure route from Exeter to Exmouth & Dawlish. You don't have to be an Olympian to enjoy life on two wheels as electric bikes are also available and for those too young to peddle then trailers, child seats and tag-alongs are available for hire.
Princesshay Green
The Olympics come to the big screen at Princesshay Green (from 26th July to 11th August) where there'll be garden games and a table tennis table set up to help keep the whole squad entertained. If you're more of an armchair sports fan then you can also soak up the sporting action from a relaxing deck chair or picnic table. To fully immerse yourself in the summer spirit, grab some food and drinks from the nearby cafes and restaurants and dine alfresco while watching the sports action.
Quay Climbing Centre
Home to the South West's largest indoor climbing wall, Quay Climbing Centre is the place to go if you're looking to scale new heights and begin your climbing adventure. Join a taster sessions where their instructors will guide you through the basics of climbing and soon have you scaling your first wall. For more advanced climbers then they also offer routes for all levels on their top roped and lead walls, ranging from 7 to 14 metres in height!.
AS Watersports
Paddles at the ready as AS Watersports provide the opportunity to explore the historic Exeter canal by offering canoe, kayak and paddleboard hire. The gentle and scenic route makes it perfect for paddlers of all abilities and there's some great wildlife to spot along the Exe Salt Marshes, as well as a couple of food and drink pub stops. Please remember to paddle and drink responsibly though. For those new to the water then AS Watersports also offer expert tuition, so you've got all the skills needed to have a fun and, most importantly, safe time on the water.
Exeter Leisure
On your marks, get set, go! Exeter's very own outdoor athletics track, Exeter Arena, is the place to be for aspiring athletes to enjoy some track and field time. Welcoming both beginners and seasoned athletes, step foot on the track and record some speedy laps or enjoy other Olympic events such as long jump, high jump and field throwing events. There's also an indoor cycling studio and physiotherapy / treatment room to soothe those aching limbs.
If it's the life aquatic you love and you fancy yourself as the next Adam Peaty then Exeter Leisure's St Sidwell's Point is the place to make a splash. The traditional 8-lane, 25m pool includes a state-of-the-art moveable bottom to adjust the depth of the water, making this a great space for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
FootGolf on the eXe
Why just settle for one sport when you can enjoy two with Footgolf on the eXe. Combining a love of football and golf, kick and play your way around the bespoke designed, 18 hole course set in the beautiful East Devon countryside. The perfect sport for families, friends, sports teams and work teams to settle old scores and enjoy lots of fun. Could this be the start of a new Olympic sport?
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Game, set and match to Exeter Golf and Country Club. Serving up premier tennis, golf and swimming experiences for members and guests, there's plenty to keep you active but all at your own pace of course. The Club also offers top class sports facilities, dining and award-winning beauty and relaxation treatments to help you unwind after all your sporting achievements.
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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
Riverside Leisure Centre offers a fully equipped gym, Queenax functional training rig, group exercise classes, 25m swimming pool & learner pool, health suite with suana, steam room and whirlpool, sports hall, squash courts and indoor cycling
Bike and canoe hire from Exeter's historic quayside. Explore the old canal trail. Seven miles of flat, traffic free cycling in beautiful countryside. The canoes are great fun and easy to use for exploring this beautiful waterway.
AS Watersports are pleased to offer Canoe, Sit on top kayak and paddleboard hire on the historic Exeter Ship canal. The canal is a nice and easy paddle that is perfect for all paddlers including families and novices. There is some great wildlife to be seen along the Exe Salt Marshes and two great pubs! We also offer canoe, kayak and paddleboard tuition. One of the greatest things about paddling is gaining skills to make these experiences even better. All activities are based from our waterside shop, where our extensive selection of kayaks, canoes, and all sorts of watersports equipment caters to all needs from the beginner to the expert. Being right beside the canal, you can get out on the water and try before you buy!
Enjoy climbing with your family or friends at the South West’s largest indoor climbing wall. The Quay Climbing Centre is located in the heart of Exeter’s Quayside in the Old Electricity Building.
The first FootballGolf course in Devon. A bespoke designed, 18 hole course set in the beautiful East Devon countryside with easy access by car, bus, train and even bicycle.
Join, visit or play. Whether you live locally in Exeter or are visiting the region, Exeter Golf and Country Club offers a premier leisure experience for members and guests. From golf, tennis, squash, gym and swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools, to members’ bars, Wear Park Restaurant and Wear Park Spa, the club offers top class sports facilities, dining and award-winning beauty and relaxation treatments. The Spa and Restaurant are open for non-members and visiting golfers can book tee times. You’ll even feel like you’re in a country retreat, yet just minutes from Exeter city centre.
Exeter has numerous cycle routes which form part of a cycle network. These have been constructed to help cyclists away from traffic.
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