Home > Action-Packed Holidays, Shopping Breaks & Blue Flag Beaches > Shopping in Exeter City, Devon Markets and the Princesshay

Shopping in Exeter City, Devon Markets and the Princesshay

Shopping in the Heart of Devon is all about variety - unique shops in unique places. From big name retailers to independent shops and local markets, shopping here is a revelation.

For serious shopping visit Exeter where big names in the High Street contrast with the specialist shopping/dining area of the multi-million pound development at Princesshay, and wonderful quirky areas such as medieval cobbled Gandy Street and the historic Quayside. Visit our dedicated shopping website to find out where to shop in Exeter.

Out of the city, each rural and coastal town has its own unique character, and you will find many charming and unusual shops that you would not find elsewhere. Devon is a county of artists and you will find numerous little galleries and craft-centres, perfect for thoughtful and beautiful gifts, while another speciality is Devon food and drink with mouthwatering selections of local produce available at farm shops, farmers' markets, and rural shopping outlets like Joshua's Harvest Store at Ottery and Darts Farm near Topsham.

Coastal towns specialise in all things nautical from clothing to homestyle goods and gifts, while rural towns have a homely countryside ethos with an emphasis on the locality.

Don't forget undercover markets such as Tiverton's Pannier Market and the many street markets - a lively shopping community where all life passes by the colourful stalls.
Also well worth a visit are places like Otterton Mill and Bickleigh Mill where a number of different items with a strong art and craft emphasis are gathered together under one roof. Both have scenic rural settings and restaurants attached so that you can combine shopping with a delicious meal.

Shopping in the Heart of Devon is a voyage of discovery as you will find lovingly polished antiques side by side with clothes for every occasion from rugged walking gear to posh wedding outfits, handcrafted toys, patchwork quilts, surfboards, buckets and spades, and books on local history. Shop windows display atmospheric seascapes and tranquil rural landscapes, rustic pots, and delicate jewellery, local wines, meats and cheese, maps, and chunky leather shoes and bags - for shopping with a difference, there's nowhere quite like the Heart of Devon - why don't you try it?