Sports facilities

For a full list of Leisure & Sports Facilities

Exeter has a comprehensive selection of sports and leisure facilities

Facilities are provided for use by the public and by clubs including sports centres, running tracks, indoor bowling greens, a petanque terrain, a golf course and a driving range, swimming pools, sports pitches and an artificial turf pitch.

Exeter Schools

Facilities are available for hire by clubs and organisations at the newly built Exeter Schools:  Isca College, St. James, St. Luke's, St. Peters, West Exe and Wynstream.

Carillion Integrated Solutions coordinate the use of these facilities, Tel: 01392 466965

Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club

The Chief's are one of the South West's leading professional rugby clubs playing in National Division One.  The club has a new purpose built stadium at Sandy Park, adjacent to junction 30 of the M5.  Visit the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club website for more information.

Exeter City Football Club

The home of professional football in Exeter.  Visit the Exeter City FC website for more information.

Exeter and District Ski Club Ltd

Tuition available for beginners to advanced skiers at the Clifton Hill Sports Ground Dry Ski Slope. For details of sessions and opening times please call 01392 211422

Exeter Racecourse

One of the most beautiful racecourses in the country with sixteen race days a year. Free bus service to the races from the city centre.

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre

The Devon County Council Outdoor Education Centre offers activity-based courses for all ages and abilities.  Activities offered include canoeing, sailing, wind surfing, climbing, caving and orienteering. Visit the Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre website for more information or call 01392 434668

Saddles and Paddles

Explore the well marked paths alongside the river by hiring a bike or tandem, or paddle a Canadian canoe along the canal. Visit the Saddles and Paddles website for more information or call 01392 424241.

Skirmish Paintball Games

Paintball for 11 years and over, with 18 areas including Bridge Seige, Fort Complex and Jungle Swamp. Visit Skirmish Exeter for more information.

Paintball Exeter

The opportunity to play in a fantastic wooded setting with great natural terrain and four exciting purpose built game zones including Amazon, The Castle, Village and Zulu. Visit Paintball Exeter for more information.

Swimming

There are three indoor swimming pools in Exeter - Northbrook Swimming Pool, Pyramids Leisure Centre and Riverside Leisure Centre.  There is also an open-air heated pool in Topsham, open from mid May to mid September - call 01392 874477 for more details.

Ten Pin Bowling

Great fun for all the family at Tenpin. Located just a short distance from the Historic Quayside. Visit the Tenpin Bowling website for opening times and prices.