Exeter Quay

It was first used as a port in prehistoric times when a sandstone ledge was used to unload the ships of overseas traders.

[1] However, by 1381 the Countess Weir had blocked the river to shipping.

Over time the number of ships using the quayside increased and so the quay was expanded in the late 17th century.

However, in 1840 the railways reached Exeter and the shipping began to decline.

The following is a list of events that Quay hosts every year: Dragon Boat Racing, Canoe shows and races, Exeter Street Food Night Markets, Quayside Red Coat Guided Tours, Inside Outside Summer Craft Fair, and the Exe Descent.