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Exeter's Hidden Gardens & Memorials

Exeter’s urban landscape hides several secluded green spaces and commemorative sites away from the busy High Street. This collection features community-managed plots like the Exeter Community Garden and the historic riverside grounds of Topsham Museum. These locations offer a glimpse into the city's local history through quiet memorials and parish church gardens, providing tranquil environments for reflection and a look at regional horticulture and civic heritage.

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Exeter Community Garden

A volunteer-run space focused on sustainable food growing and biodiversity. It features vegetable patches and native planting maintained by local residents.
B

Topsham Museum garden

A period garden attached to a 17th-century merchant's house, featuring a riverside terrace with views over the Exe Estuary and traditional planting schemes.
C

Coronation Gardens

A public green space featuring mature trees and lawn areas, established to commemorate royal history.
D

World War I memorial

A local commemorative site honoring residents who served in the Great War.
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St James' Church Gardens

A quiet parish garden providing a green buffer near the city center, featuring traditional churchyard landscaping and seating.
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Exeter's Hidden Gardens & Memorials
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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