How old is Exeter Cathedral?

Discover Exeter Cathedral and so much more - with Mystery Guides, where every corner has a story that is just waiting to be solved. 

So, just how old is the cathedral, you ask? Well, the very first church here was a Saxon minster founded in 1050, then came a Norman cathedral in 1114 and the stunning Gothic rebuild began in 1270. 

Through fires, civil war, and bombings, it’s stood the test of time, and its vaulted ceiling still holds the record as the longest uninterrupted medieval vault in the world. 

But as impressive as it is to admire… what if you could go beyond just looking?

What if Exeter itself became a massive city-wide puzzle that you could solve?

With Mystery Guides, it does…

Your Exeter Mystery Guides Adventure Awaits

Forget a standard city tour where you just follow a flag on a stick. It’s time to dive into the story with a Mystery Guide! 

Mystery Guides transform the historic streets of Exeter into a giant playground of puzzles, a thrilling outdoor escape room where you are the stars. Your guide book is beautifully illustrated, packed with riddles and treasure hunt clues that lead you on an epic treasure hunt through the city’s most fascinating secrets. 

You will see Exeter as you have never seen it before, not just as a collection of old buildings, but as a living, breathing mystery that is just waiting to be solved…

So, why is Mystery Guides Exeter an amazing way to explore the city?

You're the Hero: This isn’t a boring, passive city tour experience. You’re at the heart of the treasure hunt adventure, cracking codes and uncovering treasure hunt  clues to push the story forward. It’s your mission!

A Really Fantastic Group Activity: Get your best mates or family together for a brilliant group activity. It is the perfect mix of teamwork, friendly competition, and shared laughter.

Discover Hidden Gems: Our puzzles will lead you down cobbled alleyways and into forgotten corners of Exeter, revealing fascinating secrets that you’d never find on a typical tour.

It’s Seriously Fun: You’ll absorb fascinating history without even realising it because you’ll be too busy having a brilliant time solving a gripping mystery.
It’s time to stop just looking at history and start playing in it. 

The Final Clue…

Exeter Cathedral has stood for centuries, holding onto many stories, fascinating secrets and unexpected surprises. But the real magic happens when you step into that story instead of just reading it.

With Mystery Guides Exeter you can explore the city the way it deserves - curiously, playfully and at your own pace. Every treasure hunt clue pulls you deeper into its history.

Every puzzle makes the city feel alive.

So stop just strolling past the history… Start playing in it.

Grab your Mystery Guide, assemble your team of explorers, and unlock an adventure in Exeter you won’t forget.

Click here to explore the online Mystery Guides collection now - your next adventure is awaiting you!