Exeter Wine Festival takes over the historic Exeter Castle for three days of exceptional wine, great food, live music and good company.
Located in the heart of Exeter, the festival is easy to reach and perfectly placed for exploring everything the city has to offer.
Come for the wine. Stay for the atmosphere. Make a day of it.
Exeter Central is the closest railway station to Exeter Castle and is within easy walking distance of the festival.
Regular services connect Exeter with destinations across Devon and the wider South West, making the train a great option for festival visitors.
Exeter’s central bus network provides regular services from across the city and surrounding areas.
The festival is located close to the city centre, making it easy to continue your journey on foot once you arrive.
If you’re travelling by car, there are a number of city-centre car parks within walking distance of Exeter Castle.
As wine is at the heart of our festival, we encourage visitors who intend to drink to use public transport, taxis or arrange a designated driver. Please don’t drink and drive.
Coming from outside Exeter?
Why not turn your festival visit into a weekend away?
Exeter has a fantastic choice of hotels, guest houses, apartments and places to stay, all within easy reach of the city centre.
Enjoy the festival, explore Exeter’s historic streets, discover the local food and drink scene and make the most of your time in Devon.
Taste, discover and explore an exciting world of wine.
Experience Exeter Castle like you've never seen it before.
Enjoy delicious food alongside your wine.
Relax and enjoy live performances throughout the festival.
Start your wine adventure
On arrival, you’ll receive your festival tasting glass and a bottle of water. Then you’re ready to explore the wines and discover something new.
Try a little – or try them all
Head to any of our wine exhibitors and find out more about their range. Taste one, taste a few or work your way through the whole selection – it’s completely up to you.
Found something you love? You can choose to enjoy a full glass, take home a bottle or even stock up with a case.
Wine tasting is thirsty work
Once you’ve finished your tasting session, head outside into the castle surroundings, grab something delicious to eat and settle in with a glass while enjoying live music with Exeter Castle as your backdrop.
