Exeter Custom House, The Quay, Devon

Exeter Custom House on The Quay in Exeter, Devon dates from 1681, and is reputed to be the country’s oldest custom house in existence. The building was still used by HM Customs and Excise until 1989.

Custom House in Exeter, Devon

Architecture

The building is noted for its elaborate, ornamental lime-plaster ceiling by John Abbott of Frithelstock and its fine staircases.

Exeter Custom House is a Grade I listed building and one of the first buildings in Exeter to utilize brick in its architecture.

The building underwent complete refurbishment between 2006-2008 and again in 2015.

Cannon outside the building

The Custom House Visitor Centre (Tel: 01392 271 611) is now housed in the Custom House. It has information on the area’s history. Inside are various exhibits and old maps of the city’s past as an important port from Roman times to the modern period.

There is also a small gift shop selling local pottery, maps and books.

Opening Hours

April – October
Daily: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Closed for lunch 1 pm – 1.45 pm

November – March
Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm

Admission: Free

The Quay in Exeter

Access – Getting There

The building is south of Western Way on Quay Hill at number 46.

Custom House Visitor Centre
46 The Quay
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4AN

From Exeter St David’s Station, The Quay is a 25-minute walk south. Exeter St Thomas Station is 10 minutes on foot. Alternatively, from central Exeter take a bus from Sidwell Street.

Exeter Hotels

Choose from a range of hotels and guest houses in Exeter including the four-star Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, the four-star Southernhay House Hotel, or alternatively Jurys Inn Exeter, also a four-star hotel.

See here for a complete list of accommodation in Exeter.

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