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🌊 10 Interesting Facts About Exminster Devon

Local interests for the quiet village of Exminster

🏰 1. Historic Royal Manor

Exminster was once a royal manor, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. It had royal connections dating back to Saxon times, and King Æthelstan is believed to have granted lands here.


🧠 2. Former Psychiatric Hospital

The Exminster Hospital, built in 1845, was a huge psychiatric asylum — known for its grand red-brick architecture. Though closed in the 1980s, the building still dominates part of the village, now converted into private apartments.


🦆 3. RSPB Exminster Marshes

Exminster sits beside the Exminster Marshes, an RSPB reserve rich in wetland birds and wildlife. It’s part of the Exe Estuary nature network and a haven for birdwatchers.


🚂 4. Railway Past (and Future?)

It once had its own railway station, opened in 1852 and closed in 1964. There have been proposals to reopen a station again due to growing demand — watch this space.


🏞️ 5. The River Exe’s Gateway

Located near the start of the Exe Estuary, Exminster acts as a gateway between rural Devon and coastal Exeter, offering scenic estuary walks and bike rides.


🍻 6. Historic Pubs Still Going Strong

The village is home to characterful pubs like The Swan’s Nest and The Royal Oak, each steeped in local tradition and community gatherings.


🛡️ 7. Civil War Ties

During the English Civil War, Exminster played a small role in regional conflicts, with skirmishes occurring around Exeter and its surrounding areas.


🧱 8. Cottage Brick Legacy

Exminster was known for its brickworks, and many older homes in the village are built using local brick, adding to the area’s distinctive architectural charm.


🚴 9. Sits on the Exe Estuary Trail

Cyclists and walkers pass through Exminster via the Exe Estuary Trail, a popular route connecting Exeter, Starcross, and Dawlish with panoramic views along the way.


🧑‍🤝‍🧑 10. Thriving Community Village

Despite its history, Exminster today is a growing commuter village with a tight-knit community, local shops, a primary school, GP practice, and events like the annual village fair.

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