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Directions to the Old Deanery
The Diocese of Exeter, The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS
Tel: 01392 272686
Reducing our carbon footprint
Please consider using sustainable or active travel to visit the Old Deanery to reduce your carbon footprint and to help us work towards net zero carbon.
We find Google Maps quite effective when route planning, you can pop in our postcode and select the mode of transport (driving, walking, cycling etc). If you need any help route planning, please contact our Net Zero Carbon Officer sophie.phillips@exeter.anglican.org
It is possible to walk from Exeter St David’s in 15 minutes, or Exeter Central Station in 5 minutes. We have secure cycle storage and shower facilities if required.
For planning routes by bus or train please use Traveline SW https://www.travelinesw.com/
You could hire an electric car or an e-bike from Co Cars in Exeter https://www.co-cars.co.uk/
Or you could check the Lift Share website to see if there are any car share options https://liftshare.com/uk
Location
The Old Deanery is located opposite the Exeter Cathedral Gardens.
Accessed by an open wooden gate on Deanery Place.
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Travelling by rail
From Exeter Central Station
The Old Deanery is a flat 5 minute walk from Exeter Central Station. Turn left out of the station and walk straight down Queen Street. At the end, straight ahead of you is a cut through between buildings, which leads to the Cathedral Green. The Old Deanery is to be found beyond the West Front of the Cathedral on the right hand side of the road.
From Exeter St. David’s Station
The Old Deanery is an uphill 15 minute walk from Exeter St. David’s Station. Leave the station via the main booking hall and walk across the forecourt keeping to the right of the car parking area. At the junction with Bonhay Road, cross over at the pedestrian crossing. Continue straight into a passageway called St. Clement’s Lane. At the top you will come out on St. David’s Hill. Turn right and continue walking up the hill. Turn left into Hele Road at the mini roundabout. At the junction with New North Road turn right and go straight on into Queen Street. At the end, straight ahead of you is a cut through between buildings, which leads to the Cathedral Green. The Old Deanery is to be found beyond the West Front of the Cathedral on the right hand side of the road.
Travelling by bus
Exeter City Centre is well served by local buses, you can plan your route at https://www.travelinesw.com/ and also find maps of the local bus network here https://www.stagecoachbus.com/maps
Travelling by road
There are three Park and Ride car parks with bus links directly to the High Street. The nearest Park and Ride stops to the Old Deanery are outside John Lewis (buses from Sowton Car Park) or on Fore Street (buses from Matford and Honiton Road Car Parks). For times and locations, please see www.visitexeter.com/info-maps/travel-information/park-and-ride
Driving from the South
Leave the A38 / M5 at Junction 31 and join the A30. Turn off the A30 at the Ide and A377 slip road. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A377 (Alphington Road). At the Exe Bridges roundabout take the Frog Street turn off and follow the “City” lane up Western Way. For the Cathedral & Quay Car Park, take the right-hand turn, which is signposted to the car park.
Driving from the North
Leave the M5 at Junction 30. At the roundabout, take the third exit on the A379. Bear left into the A379 (Rydon Lane). At the roundabout take the third exit onto the B3182 (Topsham Road). You will pass the golf course on your left, County Hall to the right, followed by St Leonard’s Church to the left. For the Cathedral & Quay Car Park, take the first exit left down Western Way and the car park is on the left-hand side.
Parking
There is only disabled parking for visitors at The Old Deanery. The nearest public car park is the Cathedral & Quay off Western Way or Guildhall Shopping Centre.
Parking for disabled visitors can be booked in advance in the enclosed courtyard car park at the Old Deanery. This must be arranged with the organiser of your meeting as the space needs to be reserved before your visit.