Exeter Custom House

🌿✨ Happening TODAY – Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market! ✨🌿 💚 The Exeter Quayside Farmers' Market is in full swing this morning, so head down and explore all your favourites plus some exciting new finds 👀 🍓 Fresh, local produce 🧀 Delicious artisan treats 🕯 Handmade crafts 🎶 Relaxed, feel-good vibes Whether you’re picking up something tasty or just enjoying a wander by the water, it’s a perfect way to spend your day 🌞🥖🌊 📍 Piazza Terracina 🗓 Today 🕘 9am – 1pm Pop down, support local, and soak up the Quayside atmosphere 💛 #Exeter #FarmersMarket #ShopLocal #WeekendVibes #ExeterQuay #SupportLocal 🌿🍰 @exeter

🌿✨ Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market is BACK! ✨🌿 💚 The Exeter Quayside Farmers' Market returns tomorrow with all your favourites and plenty of new finds too 👀 🍓 Fresh, local produce 🧀 Delicious artisan treats 🕯 Handmade crafts 🎶 Relaxed, friendly vibes It’s the perfect way to start your weekend 🌞🥖 📍 Piazza Terracina 🗓 Saturday 16 May 🕘 9am – 1pm Come down, support local, and enjoy the waterfront vibes 🌊💛 #Exeter #FarmersMarket #ShopLocal #WeekendVibes #ExeterQuay #SupportLocal 🌿🍰 @exequayside_farmersmarket

This week we are saying a fond farewell to our colleague, Dave Adcock, after more than 26 years working with Exeter City Council. Dave has always thrown himself into life at the Custom House, often "balancing" multiple roles and responsibilities. Who could forget his cameo in the Onedin Line redux film, trying out circus skills on the Piazza (pictured), or delivering the shipping forecast on River Radio? Never afraid to don a costume, Dave has given us plenty of memorable moments and some fantastic photos and footage that we promise not to share… for now! Dave has always gone above and beyond to make sure things happen and succeed, from early mornings and late nights to everything in between. He’s become a familiar and much-loved face among the quayside businesses, and there are certainly a few places, including Puerto Lounge, that are going to notice his absence - and the impact on their takings. From all of us at the Exteter Canal and Quay Trust, thank you, Dave. You will be sorely missed. We wish you all the very best with your travels and plans over the coming months. You will be greatly missed. Oh, and sorry for the slightly "doctored" photo... Just don’t forget to come back and help out at the Shanty Festival - we still need the return of “Dave’s Bar” and ensuring it is running at full capacity!

Are you 14–19 and love writing? 👀📝💭 This is your moment 🔥 Become Exeter’s next Young City Laureate with @literature_works and get your voice out there 💬✨ What’s in it for you? 💸 Paid writing opportunities 🎤 Invites to creative events 🌍 A chance to represent young people in Exeter If you live, study, or work in Exeter — you can apply 🙌 ⏰ Deadline: Midday, Wednesday 15th July ⏳ 👉 Find out more + apply: bit.ly/eycl26

❤️ Have you tried one of Exeter's much-loved Red Coat Guided Tours? ❤️ Enjoy a fantastic spring/summer programme of FREE guided walks uncovering Exeter’s rich history, hidden corners, and fascinating local stories. No need to book, just turn up and join (unless it’s a special tour). 🚶 Running 7 days a week, come rain or shine, these tours are the perfect way to see the city in a whole new light. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, everyone’s welcome! ✨ /things-to-do/exeter-red-coat-guided-tours-p336873 #VisitExeter #Exeter #GuidedTour #Discover #Explore

Join us for a special evening of inspiring and thought-provoking films and themed canapés as part of the Sustainable Seas Festival. Feature Film: Jo in the Water 🎬 Sea swimming is Jo Bateman’s sanctuary, until sewage spills begin to threaten the waters she loves. What follows is a powerful David-and-Goliath story, as Jo transforms from passionate swimmer into determined activist, taking on one of the UK’s largest water companies. 🎤 The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, plus a live performance of “Earth’s Child”, as featured in the film. Also showing: 🎬 Salmon Run – a short film directed by Pip Piper, exploring an annual community ultra-marathon along the River Exe. The project highlights the plight of endangered Atlantic salmon and encourages empathy with their remarkable journey upstream, supporting awareness and river restoration. 🎬 Tappermade – a short documentary on Sophia Tapper – chemist, mother, and founder of local ocean-derived skincare and healthcare brand Tappermade. All filmmakers will be present for this unique evening, introduced and hosted by Tess Read. Chef Gideon Hitchin, who recently hosted a sold out pop-up restaurant at The Custom House, will be providing fishy canapés during the interval, to compliment the experience. It promises to be a very special evening, so do join us if you can. Tickets via the link in our bio. #VisitExeter #JuneBoom #SustainableSeas #JoInTheWater #Environment #ExeterCityCouncil #Films

🌿 Exeter Quayside Farmers' Market 🌿 The much-loved waterfront market is back next Saturday (16 May), bringing the very best in local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and a wonderful community atmosphere. Whether you are stocking up on fresh ingredients, treating yourself to something delicious, or simply enjoying a stroll along the Quay, it is the perfect Saturday morning outing. 📍 Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quay 🗓 Saturday 16 May 🕘 9am to 1pm The market takes place every third Saturday of the month, so there are plenty of chances to visit throughout the year. Come down, support local and relax on the waterfront. 🌞🧀🥖 @exequayside_farmersmarket

🚧 Please note: We have been informed that the Cathedral and Quay Car Park will be closed for essential maintenance from 8pm on Sunday (10 May) until 7am on Tuesday (12 May). 🅿️ Permit holders can use the Magdalen Street Car Park during this time. If you’re visiting us on the Quay, you may wish to use the Haven Banks Car Park instead. 📸Martin Bodman / Exeter: Cathedral and Quay Car Park / CC BY-SA 2.0

The FREE Reflections exhibition at Exeter Custom House continues all this week! ✨ Curated by our Cultural Partners at @@literature_works as part of their #QuayWords programme, this unique exhibition is open daily until Sunday 10 May, 10am–5pm. Discover a rich collection of words and stories created at Exeter Quayside over the past seven years, including audio, film, and visual commissions from writers-in-residence. 📚🎥 Look out for a trail of creative lists dotted throughout the exhibition, created by current writer-in-residence Jack Sanderson-Thwaite as part of his project The Infinity of Lists. ♾️ Photos: 📸Screenprints by Jeremy Speck, based on Davina Quinlivan’s poem False Rivers (2023 Quay Words residency) 📸Paper boats by Kim Squirrell (2023 residency) 📸The new Reflections exhibition, featuring Jack Sanderson-Thwaite’s creative lists 🎟️ There’s still time to book tickets for this week’s talks and workshops, including events with Raymond Antrobus and Anthony Joseph. 🔗 Find out more: .uk/events/

😂🌊 Comedy by the Quay? Yes please! 🌊😂 The iconic Exeter Custom House is gearing up for a weekend of non-stop laughs as part of the Exeter Comedy Festival 🎤✨ Expect top UK comedians, up-close performances, and a buzzing atmosphere right on the historic quayside 🙌 🎭 Friday 5th & Saturday 6th June 🏠 Shows happening upstairs and downstairs 🤣 Big laughs, intimate vibes Whether you’re a comedy lover or just in the mood for a great night out, this is your sign to get involved 😄 🎟️ Check out the lineup + book your tickets via the link in our bio, or copy and paste the following: /event/exeter-comedy-festival-2/ Round up your friends, grab a drink 🍻 and settle in for a seriously funny weekend! #Exeter #ComedyFestival #ExeterQuay #WhatsOnExeter #LiveComedy 😆

🚴‍♀️ Get ready for a fun filled morning at the Exeter Cycling Festival 🚴‍♂️ Head on over to the Piazza Terracina on Exeter's historic waterfront this Saturday for plenty to see and do 🎉 📅 9th May 🕙 10am to 1pm Enjoy free information, activities, and friendly faces from a great range of local groups 👇 🚲 Ride On Cycling For All 🚲 BikeHavn with Dr Bike support 🚲 Exeter Police offering bike marking 🚲 Freetrike Rehab Cycling UK 🚲 CTC Exeter 🚲 Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club 🚲 Exeter Cycling Campaign 🚲 Wellbeing Exeter Plus, hop on some short guided rides and explore 🚴✨ Over on the Quay, Saddles and Paddles will be showcasing e bikes and cargo bikes so you can give them a try ⚡🚲 Come along, get involved, and celebrate all things cycling 💚 @wellbeing_exeter #VisitExeter

❤️✨ Discover Exeter in a whole new way ✨❤️ Step into the city’s stories with the much-loved Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours 🚶‍♂️ From hidden corners to fascinating history, these FREE guided walks are a brilliant way to explore Exeter this spring and summer 🌿🏛️ 💬 No booking needed, just turn up and join (unless it’s a special tour) 🌦 Running 7 days a week, whatever the weather 👋 Perfect for locals and visitors alike Whether you’re curious about the past or just fancy a fresh perspective on the city, there’s always something new to discover ✨ Find out more: /things-to-do/exeter-red-coat-guided-tours-p336873