The 29 best parks and gardens in Exeter

Beautiful spot, lovely place for a picnic. Only downside is there didn't seem to be any toilets anywhere, which was difficult for my 3 year old. Great place to explore if the weather is nice!

The perfect spot to take your dog for a walk or to just have a wonder around on your own or with friends and family. Extremely easy to walk with many choices of distance (depending on route chosen) with benches placed throughout and can be back at the free car park (with a bottle bank depository) in no time. On a sunny day this park (more like open field) is the perfect getaway from life and provides a little perspective as you mosey on through. Also if you go in season you can pick as many blackberries as you can carry. If you haven't been before definitely recommend checking it out!

Favourite place for shaded dog walk and views are lovely

Lovely space for a dog walk or stroll. Great little nooks and crannies for both dogs and kids to explore. Dog poo bins are available once you walk about a mile in and also a few benches in the clearing. Some dog walking companies bring about 10 dogs together off the lead, which can be tiresome as they don’t always behave, but not a regular occurrence. Not much parking, but it doesn’t get too busy during weekday mornings.

A lovely quiet area with a little river running along side the forest and rolling fields as far as the eye can see .

A lovely country walk set in some semi mature woodland. Paradise for dog walkers and runners.

Beautiful park, can see the estuary and Exmouth, the ocean is also visible in the distance, clean park with lots of trails.

Pretty big park so close to the centre - large areas and some more secluded ones. Good playground for a wide age range. Also some adult exercise equipment.

Typically park with circular path going around, basketball court, children's play area with swings, slides, monkey bars, etc, a community house to rent functions equipped with kitchen hall rooms and toilets. There are a few attractive exercise machines as well forming an outdoor gym. Good park for picnics, children's play, exercise and sports. It also hosts the Respect Festival every year.

Belmont Park in Exeter always seems to be busy & popular. Outside play area for kids, plenty of space for dogs to run. Lots of things happening here. Yesterday, two groups of dancers were performing.

A pleasant garden to walk around. Good playgrounds for children of all ages and outdoor gym equipment for adults to use. Sensory garden that would probably be enjoyable in spring and summer but not much to see in December, understandably. No public toilets in gardens.

Leafy, green, large fenced urban park area with play areas and multiple use options. Dogs allowed and most humans!!

Great local park with a community feel. There is an annual Music and Diversity festival with good food stalls call 'Respect', it's dry, and surprisingly good. Just a small charity donation to enter. It's held around the end of June.

Great space just looked alittle unkept the sensory part was a nice suprise

Lots of room to play and good trees for some shade/ shelter when needed

Lovely kids park, nice little cafe, football goals and plenty of space, loos were shut on my visit. A lovely space. Even has wisteria tunnel!

Beautiful evening that my phone can't capture. Following the International Space Station across the full length.

Multi-use playing fields with a kids playpark, multiple football pitches, tennis courts and plenty of space to walk dogs

A big open space which is great for dogs and children to play. There are goal posts for people who like to play football and there is also a play park for children. The play park does however attract some teenagers (with bikes/scooters) who don't always respect that there are younger children playing.

This is a great park as it has a little bit of everything and suitable for all ages. There are two sets of play equipment as well as a small ground basket ball and a tennis court. The field itself is large enough to support many ball games. Also the variety of trees is very good and recently a lot of fruit trees have been planted.

A good place for a run around. Open fields for kicking a ball about. There's a nice path circling the park which is handy for kiddies on their bikes. A range of play equipment spread out along one side although not much for small ones. Small car park too. Possible draw back is that its popular with dog walkers.

I walk Harry here most times I walk him. It is a good place to walk your dog. It can get muddy in places. Panoramic views of Exeter including the university, town, the cathedral, Marsh barton and even as far as Topsham and Lympstone on a clear day.

Nice little park area with walking trail. Limited seating and no trash bins let it down a little, as people walking through tend to drop trash.

Great away from city noise, listening to birds, walk dog on lead, views

easy to walk and beautiful views. you will see cows on the way and smell the fresh air.

Here birds songs, views city walk dog, spring summer winter season se all the changes peaceful away from city noise benches rest on see views

Lovely in spring and summer I am sure , very soggy now but beautiful inspiring views . Good enough to stretch your legs and take the dogs if you live in town .

Nice place to go to. Can get quite busy on a sunny day but better visit on a work day. Nice views of Exeter. Fun to go with kids. Just some dog keepers should pick up theirs dogs poo as well as if you bring food/drinks with you take your rubbish back home and dump it in your living room instead of leaving it there. Morons.

Lovely park, large fenced area around play park, and also fenced shallow paddling pool area. Lots of large picnic tables and beaches too. Cafe and toilets too. Spent a very pleasant afternoon here.

Fantastic playground, 3 paddling pools and cafe. Lovely day!! 👌

Large playing area, with a lovely swimming pool for kids. There are lots of picnic tables to seat. The playground is located inside a large green park. It has several tennis grounds and basketball field to play. There is a place for skate. Lovely plave to spend time and kids with all ages would enjoy here.

Living just around the corner we love to walk here every day. The park is kept tidy and is always busy with dog walkers, children in the pools and tennis. The hub is lovely to sit with a coffee and people watch and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Brilliant open space with lots of areas to walk and explore. Mini dirt track tennis, basketball hoops, bowling green, play park, splash pads (not currently working) to name a few. Cafe is fab too

Great playground, love that it has 3 small pools, could do with 3 more the otherside as they gets too busy in the summer holidays. Great field for a walk or game of football or others sports/ exercise. Parking is a little hard due to paid parking and it being alongside homes which also use the spaces.

Wonderful local park and play area with kids paddling pools open in summer. Next to the wonderful Park Life cafe.

Very nice place for a relaxing walk.

Nice park adjacent to exeter town centre, good kids playpark & a tranquil atmosphere

Chilled out park where students picnic out during lunch or after classes. Popular place for Exeter uni and Exeter college students. Not particularly known for being a children's park.

Huge play area with loads to do for kids of most ages, though probably the best for 4+. There's a smaller fenced in area for preschoolers and toddlers, but very young children can't use most of it. My 6 and 8 year old girls loved it, though, especially the trampoline. The green areas surrounding the park are lovely, too. Very spacious. The only negative is there's no public loos anywhere nearby. Not great when you've got young children desperate for the loo!

This is a ok park. This park has been somewhat refreshed over the past couple of years, but its function as a play park has about halved. The older kids side is pretty poor now. Most of the wooden structures have been removed and replaced by stumps of wood for some reason, and the ground trampoline has been fenced off for repair but not been repaired for over a year. They have however they have added a flat bottom rope swing which is nice. The younger childrens side (under 14 I believe) has had lots of work and is actually pretty decent. There are 2 slides, 6 swing (2 for babies and toddlers) and some climbing frames. The surrounding open field and trees are lovely for a casual walk. I take my boy their a few times a month and he likes it plenty.

A medium sized park with good access to the city centre, the accessibility of the park is good as it is quite flat. This park is more orientated towards use by children rather uses by adults. The park is quite open and is good for some dog walking and other activities such as casual ball games.

Great place to meet up with friends and family to spend quality time together , it covers a large area surrounded by huge old trees ,there is picnic tables scattered about and a large area grassed area for ball games and a good choice of children's play equipment. It is all open in the middle so if children are playing on equipment they are always in sight.

We really like this play park because every ride caters for people with different disabilities, How nice to see younger children and even older adults with disabilities enjoying themselves with a big smile and laughter filling the air, I was amazed at how the thought went about so people with disabilities could also join in and even people using wheelchairs can use the feature, Wheelchair see-saw """ """ Special swing, "" Roundabout, g- force 4 seater roundabout (that's what I call it) The main attraction for wheelchair users is the big obstacle course type 2 story adventure feature, Start by going up a long ramp to get to the top then follow the different ways around, Explaining this wonderful park in my words but if you have never visited before I recommend taking your loved ones as a family or even carers out for a picnic and have fun for all, Also a vast open green space with picnic tables etc, Photos I will add when I get a not so busy day to take some of the interesting features

Great place, loads of space to play football, several pitches plus a park to play with disabled facilities for those in wheelchairs to go on things which is great. Only thing that let's it down is the toilets are pretty disgusting. There is parking here too.

My little one loved it. I like how a lot of the play things are wheelchair friendly. Not an issue for us but I think it's important to be inclusive. The only downside is some of the climbing things are a bit old for my son. They are cleverly laid out so he can't play on them - but that didn't stop him asking. Not a negative really though. He will be able to go on them when he's a bit older.

This play park is on my feed every time I walk within 250 metres of it. I don’t go in.

Amazing. Best play park in Exeter. Completely accessible for all children, including those with disabilities. Such a fantastic local find, I'm really pleased with how much there was to do. The kids loved it and already want to go back, which I'm sure I will have to take them again tomorrow!

Absolutely fantastic park for the children even caters for those with disabilities. The field surrounding are kept to high standard with space for dog walkers too. This is my first visit with my 7 year old and dog , this certainly won't be my last .

Brilliant Park! Very accessible for children with diablities. Love that! A little merry go round style rice with wheelchair access and gates, as well as wheelchair friendly swings. Love it! Great place. Good on the council or whoever runs it. Awesome!

Decent looked nice.It was relatively clean, but there was a couple unkept areas, and there wasn't enough benches or bins, and there was so little benches.We ended up having to sit on a small wall that had leftover cigarette buds and other rubbish stuffed in the corners. The view was pretty good and those nicole castle wall thing still relatively recommended if you're in the area

If you are looking for nice peaceful place to walk then don’t look anywhere else and come here. Very well looked after place by the local council. Central and close to the city and comfortable to eat your lunch within. Have seen many people having their lunch and reading book. Young students were having their picnic in the summer. Lush green park with awesome colourful wild flowers. Castle ruins are just next door thing. There’s a lot of reasons to visit this garden so just do it.

The oldest public open space in England. Lovely park in the middle of the city, beside Exeter Central Station and near to High Street. Free to visit. Calm and peaceful place to read a book, relax, or spend time with yourself, with nature or with family. Beautiful in the autumn. Clean. Impressive war memorial in the center. The gardens incorporate a stretch of Roman wall and the only length of Saxon town wall to be seen in England.

Nice elevated gardens adjacent to Exeter Central railway station, free to enter, huge impressive war memorial in the center, impressive views of the city. Likes - Quiet, Views, Memorial. Dislikes - not enough seating, unkept, Worth a visit though.

Nice peaceful place to walk, very looked after place by the local council.. super close to the city and comfortable to eat your lunch within.. can easily take a picnic in the summer..

A nice & beautiful place for relaxation. Garden is just near the exeter central railway station. Calm and quiet environment to sit for chit-chat . Entry to this place is free.

Calm place to have a walk. Neat park.

This place is awesome, great for everyone. I could have left my husband there all day and the volunteer at The Hide was very knowledgeable. The binoculars available to use are a fantastic touch ensuring you get up close but from a distance. So glad we stumbled on this place. We will definitely be returning.

A lovely short walk from the train station to a tranquil well looked after wetland, where you can see lots of different birds. Well worth being a RSPB member and contributing to this, and many other, sanctuaries for beautiful birds.

Bowling Green marsh is situated on a circular walk from Topsham village. It is well worth calling in to the reserve to spend some time watching the wildlife.

This is one of the best RSPB reserves in mid Devon, probably best to visit in the Winter months, visit on a weekend and the 'Lookout' side of the hide is open, with RSPB volunteers to help identify some birds to new birdwatchers, an added bonus is they sell tea/coffee and snacks. They usually have books for sail and there is usually a telescope to look through and they have binoculars to borrow (unfortunately some people think it's ok to steal binoculars - be aware CCTV is in use). On the back wall is a white board with recent sightings. A final note, if you open the windows in the hide please close them when you leave

A great place to introduce children to bird watching and general interest in nature. There's a bird hide for pros and a separate relaxed area for children. A couple of sofas birds cards and a library. Its heated too. There's even some hot drinks and snacks on offer (probably weekends only).

Great variety of bird species, people I've come across down there are always respectful and keen to point out a species. Short walk from where you can park (parking not always the easiest) but overall always a positive experience

Visited this rspb reserve last week while down in Devon for the week. The reserve is great with some great birds and wildlife. The hide is nice and big but can get busy at times as I think there's a few walks that go past the place . But had a lovely time there another great rspb reserve top work

We’ve come here a couple of times for baseball games. It’s a huge park with the most wonderful trees! It has public toilets, a (small) car park and a large, fenced, children’s play area. I haven’t explored as far as I’d like to yet but I am looking forward to being able to wander off and discover more peace and quiet and more trees! The Exeter Spitfires baseball team play and practice here. Look them up on fb to see when you can come and watch a game.

There is a stream running through the middle under the trees so if you have a dog that loves to jump in, be warned it's usually more mud than water. Apart from that great place to walk a dog. Not completely closed in and dogs can get out through the access roads otherwise flat and open, perfect for a mad run-around.

Lovely little park and field area, lots for kids to do. No toilets tho that i could find which is a bit silly really when its so out the way of everything. Disability swings for wheelchairs

Great for our autistic 5yo to run around safely plus our 1yo and 7yo were equally entertained for a whole hour. Toilets were run down but tidy. Car park had plenty of space.

Free parking, toilets open between 7 and 7 hidden park in the corner of the field great and not busy

Walk our dogs regularly at this park. Has lots of open space and some trees for shade if needed. Also very close to access the river walk.

Excellent range of activities and equipment, trampolines, sand pit, and play tower as well as the usual, great to see everything was accessible by wheelchair,

Nice well maintained park with plenty of family facilties. Children's play area enclosed, popular and well maintained. Wooded area surrounds a lake.

Great surrounding location for dog walking, but not in the park itself, I don't think that you allowed to do anything in this park at all. In fact locally I have heard tell that it is known as the 'no no' park as the signs show so many prohibited activities :). But it is a beautiful area.

This is a quiet park, supposedly dog free (although I have nearly stepped in the evidence to the contrary) and a great place to practice yoga, excercise or relax with a book near the river.

A hidden gem of a place, although you're not allowed pushbikes in there. Great place to chill out though.

Lovely and quiet, yet close to the city. Benches in the sun and the shade, and plenty of grass for picnics.

We had a really nice time.

Lovely area a short walk down the Exe river from The Quay. Beautiful flora and fauna along the route and historic buildings.

Really beautiful countryside, lots of cyclists, runners, and dog walkers all sharing the space responsibly. Although quite busy on a lovely Saturday morning in spring, it still felt peaceful and at times secluded. Met some lovely people walking their dogs (as I was doing) and had some really friendly chats.

Pros. Beautiful place for a walk, kayak, paddleboard, lovely pubs to est and drinks at either end. Train station close by, bus is a short walking distance from the bus stop. Cons. Parking is limited. Very narrow bridge to drive across No public toilets or changing area. Not enough dog poo or normal bins

Beautiful park, easily accessible from Exeter. Would recommend a walk or cycling there. Plenty of paddle boarding around. Lovely field for dogs to run around and play. Definitely recommend visiting it.

We had a nice barbecue, and the place is pretty.

Beautiful! So glad the river defence work is nearly complete and more of the wonderful, lush Exe Meadows are accessible. We saw a heron and kingfisher during our early morning walk today.

Just what I needed. As soon as I walked through that gate two lovely ladies said "Good morning!", and meant it. I tried to match their smiles and reply in kind, but it wasn't as good and heartfelt as theirs. I haven't had such a marvellous walk in months. I shall return, hopefully soon!

Great walking dog-friendly park. The fields and flower in spring are divine. Digs can also get in the water through the mud ramps on the river bank sides. Loved the meandering road.

Nice play park, lovely grassy area and a great splash park. Toilets left a little to be desired but at least it had some! If it had a car park it would be amazing 😁 A little treasure hidden away for locals to enjoy.

Wow, what a time we had on this marvellous day! Doing our good old colouring, making friends - what more could you ask for!? From the bottom of my heart, I could NOT fault this glorious pleasure ground :) We had just had some lunch and an ice cream by the Quay and were looking forward to a good old sit down. We found a short-cut to the park, found the perfect tree and sat ourselves down on the grass to do some art. Some children came over to tell us how good we were at staying in the lines! To be fair, we are pretty good at staying in the lines - let's be real here! Overall, there was just a really nice energy at the park. It felt safe. There was a real sense of community. We most certainly will be returning.

A nice and quiet place. Recommended However, the water play ground was out of work.

Lovely little park. Clean with toilets and close to all amenities. Plenty of green space for parents to sit and have picnics and the water play area is really fab!

Was lovely, nice level paths for the most part, all level, no hills, nice for a gental walk and wheelchair accessible. There are toilets, but I dont know what they are like cos I didnt go in.

Nicely place to relax and enjoy the peace of mind that we need every day

Very nice play area, well presented and well kept. Toilets are onsite which is a plus. The splash area is pretty good, the kids have to stand on round grates which turn the water on. There's plenty of room for an actual paddling pool next to the splash area too, hint hint!!

Beautifully laid out gardens for a nice walk whatever the weather. Fantastic range of food and drink options for a little cafe - The Bird House. A few seats inside and outside, but plenty of park land to side in and enjoy too.

A nice gentle walk around the park then a stop off at the lovely cafe, they even put out blankets to cover your knees on cold days and the food is great

Really calm & beautiful gardens with a fantastic little cafe. The wyseria tunnel is stunning & the lawn bowls only add to the charm of this park.

Visited to see the lovely Wisteria tunnel which is still in bloom

My sister had a pop up shop next to the little coffee shop. Lovely surroundings, good coffee and kid's play area. Nice park in the middle of the city. Easy to park.

Lovely place to walk around and relax. Bowling green and croquet together with beautiful trees and the famous wisteria arch.

Nice quiet atmosphere. Lucky enough to see the wisteria and it’s close to home!

It doesn't have a lot to offer than countryside and is in Exeter. A a bit of nature on Exeters doorstep. Good to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Stunning park and nature reserve not even a few miles outside the city centre. Plenty of rolling hills and fields to enjoy and a great place to walk the dog. Cattle are in some of the fields for some of the year so always worth checking. Really well managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.

It's a lovely park, with access both from the Rifford Road side and from Pynes Hill. These photos are from the Rifford Rd/Chestnut avenue side. The fields are enclosed by hedges and cow gates, and the hills are often rather steep, so not suitable for wheelchairs nor probably for people that tire quickly. But definitely good for flying a kite. Less recommended in the wet season as the ground can become boggy, particularly where the cows have been. In the right season there are blackberries along the edges. We saw a couple of robins and three peacock butterflies today.

Gentle hour walk.Bit wet from n places. Sadly,there is some rubbish strewn in parts.Childrens area with apparatus.

Stunningly beautiful nature haven. At one point you can see the city of Exeter and the sea. Favourite with dog walkers.

Fantastic open space for dog walks, picnics or just to sit and read a book. Well looked after by local council just have to watch out for the occasional cow

Great place with loads of paths to explore.

Lots of open space. Great for kids and dogs. It's a good recreational space for many activities. Often I see people playing football, ultimate frisbee, and rugby. There are occasionally people slack-lining, practicing yoga, thai chi (or some other martial art). I've even seen people practicing their golf swing. There are always runners and cyclists on the paths, and there is a skate park at one end. It can be quite busy in the summer time. There is no car park for this playing field, and people would be better to try parking at Exwick Playing Field and walking to Flowerpots.

Nice vibrant playing fields near the exe, skate park, rugby/football field and lots of room to walk the dog. Only downside is the benches and skate park are a little dilapidated and the trains nearby from the stations are of course rather frequent but that's neither here nor there in this nice peice of urban greenery

Beautiful place to walk..

Lots of level space for all the community to use. Walkers, cycling, ball games, exercise groups, dog friendly, musicians,.... Pleasant views of the city across the river. Watch birds and boats on the water.

A lovely place along the river and flood relief channel for strolling, cycling or just lying on the grass and relaxing. One of the best parts of Exeter in my opinion. I remember it as a kid when the whole area was a completely wild wasteland and we use to play there and fish in a stream every summer and catch newts,sticklebacks, minnows, tadpoles, etc. Sad all that has now gone forever and is just a memory.

Being strangers to the area we were rather unsure we were heading in the right direction when we turned into Western Road. We found a truly unexpected park area and rugby pitches , a real gem Parking available at a reasonable price. Just keep going straight on and you'll reach it.

Running round it repeatedly was really exciting for my marathon training for Exeter CITY Community Trust, even with the unevenness of the top path. That is, until the dog owners came out and some of them thought the darkness was perfect cover for not picking up. Stinky.

Duryard is not a valley park, it is a field, a very hilly field, make sure to not let dogs off lead in the section by the carpark as you have to walk back past the entrance to the very busy road to get into the "park". Be very careful not to twist an ankle if you venture into the field. Not good for a decent dog walk. Will try Belvedere if I can find the car park that isn't in maps.

Magnificent view from up here. Ample parking for those who don't want to walk up here

Great place to see a sunset

Beautiful sunset 🌅

Stunning views!!! At night you can see all the stars!!!

Peaceful place with lovely views on the rolling mid devon hills

Great view over the foggy hills at sunset

The area is really nice, beautiful scenery and a lovely area to soak in and enjoy. Unfortunately the way the holes are marked is really confusing and at one point, it advises that hole 8 and 18 are the same and has an arrow pointing where to go, but the arrow is pointing in the complete opposite direction of where you're actually supposed to go. We also had a dog chasing our balls at one point so that's something to bear in mind. Summary: Go for the views, not for the golf.

Good value pitch and putt with interesting holes over the streams. Greens sometimes not in the best condition and the course can get waterlogged after rain.

Advertising as a 9 hole footgolf course but only have 7? No noticeable layout for the footgolf course! Golfers don’t notice that there are footgolf players on the course ahead of them and just play every when a player is in hitting range l? I found it a MAJOR let down from what I was expecting! Please go try for yourself!

Building site running through the middle of the pitch and put that means some holes are unavailable, I expect this is only temporary but still had to pay full price for not full experience. No '19th hole' to speak of as only a small drinks fridge and ice cream freezer.

Nice friendly staff, and fairly good price. During our visit there were flood defences being put in place so 3 or 4 holes were out of commission. This is obviously not the case usually

It's difficult to review this place. It's certainly a lovely area, but the council aren't using it as a golf course anymore and I understand it's going to be a nature reserve / recreation area

Poor conditions but very cheap. Although my friend almost injured himself falling down a footgolf hole. But all in all a relatively satisfied customer

Prrhaps park is not so bad for kids to play but it is always but always sooo sooo dirty I have no words.One bin which always is overflowing plus lots of rubbish around the whole area .Today poped ballons,brokeb toys,sweets wrappers etc.Take your rubbish home and teach your kids the same!

Very lovely little park my 3 year old had lots of fun here

Not great

S small play area for younger kids on a new housing estate.

It could be more at the park for children

Little Park where I live

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The place is beautiful with great views on Topsham. Unfortunately the victorian cottage is closed and completely locked down. It is supposed to be restored but currently it's in need of some repairs. The cottage was originally built for the lock keepers around 1800 and it was handed back to Exeter City Council in 2020. There are plans for the place to reopen as a Café but so far nothing has happened. Once restored this will be a lovely place to sit and have a Coffee. The children usually jump off the little bridge which is nearby in the summer.

Very interesting to see Topsham Lock which used to allow boats to use a short cut from the Exeter Canal to Topsham Harbour. Just updated photos here with a view of the Lock from from the other side of the river Exe in Topsham.

Very peaceful, recommend going very early and avoid peak times (ie bank holidays/weekends/half term).

Lovely view!

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(Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Sehr schönes Örtchen

A steady climb brings you to the open fields of this nature reserve; plenty of paths to wander along, with or without a dog or children. Splendid views over the city of Exeter, and a lung of fresh air for the local estates.

Great park, there is a bench at the top of the hill that looks over Exeter. A nice, short and scenic hike up to the top.

Great view. Not a very big area. But you can see the whole area. Great place to have a evening walk.

This has to be the best and cheapest place for plants. Never seen to many bedding plants all kept in poly tunnels. Such good quality as well. Well looked after and watered regularly. Bought enough to fill 4 hanging baskets and numerous pots. If my only negative comment was it would be the checkout procedure. I had 36 pots of individual plants for a set amount all the same. I was told I had to take out every plant pot and put them on the belt. I had several trays of bedding plants all the same was told they all had to be put on the belt, rather annoying when i had just packed them in the trolley so perfectly. Also bought bird seed, lilly of the valley and potting compost. Plus they have a toilet. Went again in 2023. Amazing plants

Always great stock levels that follow the seasons. Very good prices - the best around Exeter! We buy all our garden equipment from here for both our allotment and garden. Their plants don't come with a warranty if they die due to them supplying them at low prices so bear that in mind when buying from Plants Galore if that bothers you.

What a nice little garden centre. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff and free tea or coffee station. They have an annual plant giveaway at the end of the summer, which the photo was taken at. This was at the midpoint of the queue.

Good value for money. Staff are very helpful. You have to choose your plants carefully.

Just discovered this wonderful place- I'm doing a pretty floral garden for our daughter's wedding and they had every plant I wanted and they are all so good, fresh and excellent quality- will be back soon

Absolutely brilliant experience today, found everything I wanted and in the pouring rain nothing was too much trouble for the friendly and professional staff, I encountered (particularly Tom). All questions answered and products/plants found and the service was exceptional 😊

This is by far and away the best garden centre in East Devon. The range, price, and quality are unmatched. The facility for raising young plants that they have enables them to supply healthy and well-advanced stock.

We had a lovely visit, spent about 4 hours including a stop for lunch. The cafe was reasonably priced. Sadly, we didn't get to see the Red Squirrels, which was a shame as one was adopted for me. There were a couple of other things that it was too early to see which was totally understandable. We stopped and toasted marshmallows at the Saxon Village, some nice looking activities there for younger visitors. The talks about the bears and the wolves were light but still informative. All the staff were very nice. Our family group ranged from teenagers to 20s and 50s. All had a good time.

Best experience Went to Wildwood park in Devon 14/09/25 for bear experience. The front of house staff member Geraldine, needs training on customer service or moved to another position. I asked for the toilets she said not open until 10am but my session started at 09:30am! I requested a map of park, her answer was we haven’t any as we are a charity you know! Not good service when I’ve spent £300:00 for experience with bears. The keepers Hannah & Amy were far better mannered & informative. It was them & the animals that changed the day. The cafe when finally opened, wasn’t the greatest. At best, the sausage roll was warm & the coffee wet. If a bit more thought & effort was put in (it wouldn’t cost a a lot) would make the park a lot more money & better reviews. Very sad as the park has a lot of potential in the right hands.

We have been to the local Wildwoods in Kent as members many times, so decided to visit the Devon site. We were not disappointed. I was also interested to see they have built a Red Squirrel section which allowed us to watch them chasing each other up and around the trees. Would definitely recommend a visit.

A rather wet day .. but.... We saw most of what was there. Love the wolves and bears. I am 70 and for any walking at length I use a 4 wheeled walker. Pathways are rustic but manageable. Good signage and layout. The Saxon village was good with a very informative man showing and explaining to children the Saxon way of life. We took a picnic, plenty of seating and tables but Not enough indoor ones for when it rains like on our visit.!

A great little gem. First time we have been and it was very good. Nice to see the animals close up and all in a nice setting. Be warned tho, the maze is bloody hard. We gave up after nearly an hour of trying to find the middle. Reason for not being 5 star was in the viking village the children did marshmallow toasting. Unknown to us was you had to pay for this. OK it was only 50p a child but no sign up saying you had to pay. Felt this was a bit naughty and miss leading. Otherwise a great day and will be back.

Even though it poured with rain most of the time we had a laugh! The tree canopy helped when looking for the wolves, we found them lazing in the dry, out in the open, looking relaxed in their own domain. The boars ran for shelter. We came to see the bears that got out to find the honey. One of the keepers told us all about them and was very informative and interesting to listen to. All the animals were in very large natural spaces, they had lots of room to move and hide, which was good to see. The cafe was good as well. All in all a very good day out.

Last day of our holiday we wanted to do something. Wasn't too sure what. Decided to go here, £15 per person entry seemed very reasonable, spent a good few hours here. Saw 90% of it, some animals didn't wanna show themselves! We had an amazing time! Sadly the otter enclosure was still on map but clearly closed, but not fenced off. Hopefully they reopen that soon! The maze was good fun, most people seem to be climbing through the hedge to cheat to the Finnish, took us a while but we found the way in the end! Wasn't sign posted the best before arrival, I would say that's an area for improvement, that and information on the bears from the field side. In a few years id definatly go back, and I would definatly recommend this to a friend!

I would like to take a moment to commend Richard from the Aquatics Center at St. Bridget Nurseries for his exceptional customer service and enthusiasm during my recent visit. From the moment I arrived, Richard was welcoming, approachable, and clearly passionate about his work. He listened carefully to my questions and concerns about my aquarium and went above and beyond to ensure I received the best advice and support possible. His extensive knowledge of aquatic life, equipment, and aquarium maintenance was incredibly helpful, and he took the time to explain everything in a clear and engaging way. Not only did he offer practical solutions tailored to my setup, but his enthusiasm made the experience enjoyable and left me feeling confident and inspired to care for my aquarium. It's rare to come across someone so genuinely invested in both their work and in helping others. Richard is a true asset to the team at St. Bridget Nurseries, and I wanted to make sure his outstanding service and positive attitude are recognized. Thank you again to Richard for making my visit such a positive one!

Lovely place to go for a drink, it's a small garden center. I take my grandad there to the cafe usually on a Sunday. Everytime we have been they have been short staffed and only had cakes on, not proper lunches which has sometimes been disappointing. But we have enjoyed our time when we have been none the less.

We were really let down by this place. Ended up paying £19 for just two small sandwiches and some underwhelming hot chocolates. We later found out there was a £16 meal deal with crisps included—but only if you specifically ask for it. It’s frustrating that you get less food and pay more unless you know to ask. Why wouldn’t they just assume customers want the better value? It feels deliberately confusing. Definitely not rushing back Terrible Customer service! AVOID

Went to the cafe. The elder staff were very good and worked like trojans, the younger pair on the till were sullen and disinterested. What a shame, seemed like they really didn't want to be there. Go and be miserable somewhere else then!

Rude and abrasive management that made it very clear that getting people and money through the tills was more important to them than customer service. As a local and a regular customer I will be taking my business elsewhere, the drive to Otter Nursery is well worth it for a more pleasant experience!

Great nursery, brilliant plants and very good range, some quite unusual ones from the usual generic "nursery" plants for reasonable prices. Nice cafe and friendly birds! Dunnocks I think or maybe Robin? Anyway whatever it was landed on my head. Nice staff, lots of parking and trolleys.

Very nice and clean, plenty of parking, almost all varieties of plants and trees, in addition to that aquariums and fish varieties.

It could do with a bit of T.L.C. The entrance to the car park is full of pot holes that need filling in or fully resurfacing. The play park itself could do with a good deep clean as there is a lot of inappropriate graffiti on pretty much everything. It's clear to see that the council has made an effort to make the park itself.But just leaving it to wrack and ruin ruin.

This park is amazing has a place for kids and a lovely creek and fields and Coll bike mounds but I don’t like when all the camper-van people come with there horses every year and ruin it

Great place for my daughter to ride her bike as they have a big car mat for cycling, scooter, roller blades or roller boots or any other ride along that children like to ride on. There are 4 football pitches, then to childrens park. Great entertainment for my daughter. No toilets though. Parking available at either end of park entrances.

A large open space within Exeter, mostly dedicated to football pitches. A small play area with equipment, slides, swings climbing frame and roundabout suitable for younger children. It is tired, old and not well maintained which is a shame as it is well located to serve many. There is a small river with access which kids enjoy to play by. Also a very impressive but basic BMX track with jumps. Lot of potential but sadly unloved. Good for dog walkers though.

Great place for kids, dogs and interval runs.

First time visiting this place when I went on a family trip to Exeter. It has the potential to be a great park for kids and family. But unfortunately at the time of my visit, there was tons of rubbish scattered around and horse manure. (Apparently there were travellers that just left the place, and they vandalised it) some parts of the kids playground were broken too.

Went with my little girl so she could practice riding her bike. It was okay, the facilities are what you expect for a council run park. To be fair, it was pretty clean and didn't encounter any dog mess that hadn't been picked up.