5 top spots for an unforgettable date in Exeter

Situated in the scenic county of Devon in the English West Country, home of historic sites, rolling meadows and fantastic local cuisine – including its trademark clotted cream teas – Exeter is a wonderful location for dates. If you happen to have gone onto your favourite dating site to find local singles and have struck it lucky with a charming ‘Exonian,' here are five spots you could think of meeting up for an unforgettable time.

Quayside, River Exe

One destination you should consider taking your date to is the Quayside. This part of the city boasts a number of interesting shops and cafés, with arts and crafts outlets which have many fascinating objects to be browsed through. The local pubs and cafés also offer a mouth-watering range of Devon produce.

The setting on the banks of the river is perfect for establishing the right mood for romance. If you're feeling particularly energetic, you and your partner could always hire a pedalo and go for a spin around the streets. But if you're wanting a more sedate date, sit at a table in one of the local restaurants and be captivated by myriad lights bouncing on the calm waters.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

One activity always recommended for a date, is soaking up some culture and history. Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum covers a host of topics, from ancient history to art. The displays are ranged across various floors, so you can spend a considerable amount of time strolling around, examining the numerous artifacts. You'll have so much to chat about as you investigate the different exhibits, and there are also many options for dining in the immediate vicinity.

Going underground

One location which might test the nerve of some romantic couples is a guided trip exploring the city's underground tunnel system. While this might not sound like the ideal dating opportunity, rest assured it is a fascinating journey through these on unusual catacombs. Why were they built under the city? Who was responsible for their construction? How long do the tunnels wind for? These are all questions which will only be answered if you and your partner pluck up the courage to enter this subterranean lair. It can get a bit chilly down here, but this is the ideal excuse to snuggle closely and wrap your arms around each other as you keep your eyes peeled for what might be lurking in the dark!

Cathedral Green

One of the most popular dating activities of all is to enjoy a meal together. The Cathedral Green in Exeter is surrounded by delectable small cafés and pubs, so whatever type of meal you favour, you'll be spoiled for choice as you consult the menus posted prominently. On a summer's day, you can always bring along a picnic and relax on the green, getting to know each other over your platter.

Mission Escape

Finally, another activity aimed at the more adventurous daters out there - you can book yourself into Mission Escape. The object of this exercise is working out how on earth you manage to escape various locked rooms. Mission Escape offers a choice of three such rooms, presenting dilemmas such as time traveling to retrieve an anti-aging potion, cracking the formula of the world's deadliest poison, or escaping the terror of the Pharaoh's tomb. Again, this type of exercise will bring you so much closer, and will surely be more memorable than a pub lunch - although the latter can certainly be something worth serious consideration if, sorry, when you have managed to escape from your confinement!