Welcome to Exeter Custom House
Bringing the history and culture of Exeter’s quayside to life
Find out more about our packed programme of events
including Summer at the Quayside
Delve into the history of the Custom House
- Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last entry to heritage display 4.30pm). Free to visit
- Learn about the history of the buildings and surrounding quayside
- Have you considered the Custom House as a venue for your small event or function?
- Find out more about our Cultural Partners programme
- Check out our packed events programme
- Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last entry to heritage display 4.30pm). Free to visit
- Learn about the history of the buildings and surrounding quayside
- Have you considered the Custom House as a venue for your small event or function?
- Find out more about our Cultural Partners programme
- Check out our packed events programme
- Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last entry to heritage display 4.30pm). Free to visit
- Learn about the history of the buildings and surrounding quayside
- Have you considered the Custom House as a venue for your small event or function?
- Find out more about our Cultural Partners programme
- Check out our packed events programme
- Open daily, 10am – 5pm (last entry to heritage display 4.30pm). Free to visit
- Learn about the history of the buildings and surrounding quayside
- Have you considered the Custom House as a venue for your small event or function?
- Find out more about our Cultural Partners programme
- Check out our packed events programme
ABOUT US
The iconic Exeter Custom House is one of Exeter’s freshest arts and culture hubs. With unrivalled views, world-renowned architecture and an evolving programme of exhibitions, activities and performances across the seasons, Exeter Custom House and sister venue The Transit Shed are an open door to discover everything the quayside has to offer.
‘Together’ at The Custom House
Fri 10th Oct 2025
‘TOGETHER’ is the latest series of POP-UP RESTAURANT events happening this October at The Custom… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: Quayside Walking Tour with Jojo Spinks
Wed 15th Oct 2025
Postponed from 17th September – the new date for this event is 15th October 2025. Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: writer-in-residence Chris Hoban
Thu 30th Oct 2025
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Michael Malay – Late Light
Wed 12th Nov 2025
Quay Words welcomes Michael to Exeter to talk about Late Light – winner of the Wainwright Prize… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now
Wed 3rd Dec 2025
Quay Words welcomes Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour with… Read More
Learn MoreTrader Call Out: Christmas Market
Sun 21st Dec 2025
Following the success of last year’s event, the Exeter Quay Christmas Street Party is back,… Read More
Learn More‘Together’ at The Custom House
Fri 10th Oct 2025
‘TOGETHER’ is the latest series of POP-UP RESTAURANT events happening this October at The Custom… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: Quayside Walking Tour with Jojo Spinks
Wed 15th Oct 2025
Postponed from 17th September – the new date for this event is 15th October 2025. Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: writer-in-residence Chris Hoban
Thu 30th Oct 2025
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Michael Malay – Late Light
Wed 12th Nov 2025
Quay Words welcomes Michael to Exeter to talk about Late Light – winner of the Wainwright Prize… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now
Wed 3rd Dec 2025
Quay Words welcomes Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour with… Read More
Learn MoreTrader Call Out: Christmas Market
Sun 21st Dec 2025
Following the success of last year’s event, the Exeter Quay Christmas Street Party is back,… Read More
Learn More‘Together’ at The Custom House
Fri 10th Oct 2025
‘TOGETHER’ is the latest series of POP-UP RESTAURANT events happening this October at The Custom… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: Quayside Walking Tour with Jojo Spinks
Wed 15th Oct 2025
Postponed from 17th September – the new date for this event is 15th October 2025. Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: writer-in-residence Chris Hoban
Thu 30th Oct 2025
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Michael Malay – Late Light
Wed 12th Nov 2025
Quay Words welcomes Michael to Exeter to talk about Late Light – winner of the Wainwright Prize… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now
Wed 3rd Dec 2025
Quay Words welcomes Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour with… Read More
Learn MoreTrader Call Out: Christmas Market
Sun 21st Dec 2025
Following the success of last year’s event, the Exeter Quay Christmas Street Party is back,… Read More
Learn More‘Together’ at The Custom House
Fri 10th Oct 2025
‘TOGETHER’ is the latest series of POP-UP RESTAURANT events happening this October at The Custom… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: Quayside Walking Tour with Jojo Spinks
Wed 15th Oct 2025
Postponed from 17th September – the new date for this event is 15th October 2025. Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents: writer-in-residence Chris Hoban
Thu 30th Oct 2025
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Michael Malay – Late Light
Wed 12th Nov 2025
Quay Words welcomes Michael to Exeter to talk about Late Light – winner of the Wainwright Prize… Read More
Learn MoreQuay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now
Wed 3rd Dec 2025
Quay Words welcomes Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour with… Read More
Learn MoreTrader Call Out: Christmas Market
Sun 21st Dec 2025
Following the success of last year’s event, the Exeter Quay Christmas Street Party is back,… Read More
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Brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts.




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Brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts.




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