Globe Backpackers Exeter

06/11/2025

If you missed it this year (last night) then put it in your diary for next year. It's an amazing experience. 🤩

26/10/2025

03/07/2025

Exeter-Area Public Swimming Options
Northbrook (Beacon Heath)- Exeter Leisure transitional status
St Sidwells Point large pool (city centre) - Exeter Leisure
St Sidwells Point community/learner pool with adjustable depth (city centre) - Exeter Leisure
Riverside lengths pool (St Thomas) - Exeter Leisure
Riverside learner pool (St Thomas) - Exeter Leisure
St Lukes large pool (Newtown) - Exeter University
Cornwall House Outdoor Pool (Duryard) - Exeter University, seasonal
Topsham open air pool - Charitable Trust, seasonal

Private Swimming Options
Exeter Golf and Country Club (Countess Wear)
Southgate Hotel (city centre)
David Lloyd (Sandy Park)

Further afield in Devon
Lords Meadow (Crediton) - Mid Devon Leisure
Exmouth - Leisure East Devon
Chagford outdoor pool - Charitable Trust seasonal
Buckfastleigh outdoor pool - Charitable Trust seasonal
Ashburton outdoor pool - Charitable Trust seasonal
Chudleigh outdoor pool - Charitable Trust seasonal
Clyst Hydon outdoor pool
Teignmouth Lido - Teignbridge Leisure seasonal
Dawlish Leisure Centre - Teignbridge Leisure
Kingsteignton outdoor pool - community-run, seasonal
Tiverton large pool - Mid Devon Leisure
Honiton and Sidmouth - East Devon Leisure
Also in comments "Dartmouth has an open air pool too, and Bude and Westward Ho! sea pools", Plainmoor and Waves Pool in Torquay (Shoalstone in Brixham when not closed for repairs), Moretonhampstead also have an outdoor community pool.

Various holiday park pools
The sea!

Public Transport from Beacon Heath
P Bus -> direct to St Sidwells Point and Riverside
F1/F2 -> direct to Cornwall House (or the E4 cycle path) and St Sidwells Point
Connect at the bus station for St Luke's
GWR Avocet Line at Exeter Central, St James, Polsloe Bridge, Newcourt, Digby & Sowton -> Topsham
Most further afield options accessible from the bus station e.g. 173 to Chagford, 5 to Crediton

Swimming in the River Exe is generally not recommended due to strong currents, boating traffic, and potential hazards. While some areas may be suitable for paddling or dipping, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers and avoid swimming in the main channel or areas with strong currents.

03/07/2025

A big welcome to Exeter to our Duran Duran & Chic Super Fans attending the concert at Powderham Castle!

28/05/2025

Exeter was cut off from its port for THREE CENTURIES!
In the 1200s, Isabella de Fortibus built a weir across the River Exe.
🚢 Ships couldn’t reach Exeter.
💰 They had to unload at her port in Topsham.
📦 She collected the tolls. The city lost its trade.

For centuries, Exeter was stuck — until they dug their own canal to get around it.

The area is still called Countess Wear, named after the woman who blocked the river.

🧠 True story. And there’s more where that came from 👇
Link with 8 facts in the comments.

26/05/2025

https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/whats-on/on-the-ground/

25/05/2025

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