Exeter City Football Club

St James Park isn't much to look at from the outside - a functional, modern ground tucked into Exeter's northern suburbs. But if you've got a soft spot for following football at the grassroots level, it's worth an afternoon. Exeter City FC plays in the English Football League, and watching a match here has a genuine local feel that the bigger stadiums have lost. The pitch itself is decent enough, and on match days there's proper atmosphere, especially when rivals come to town. You'll get a sense of what community football actually means in the South West.

For families, it depends entirely on how old the kids are. Teenagers who support the Grecians will be in their element. Younger children might find a ninety-minute match testing unless they're already football mad. Season runs August through May, so timing matters - check the fixture list before planning a trip. Admission prices vary by opponent and seat location, but it's nowhere near Premier League money.

If you're staying at Devon Heaven Hideaways - that glamping spot five miles out with hot tubs - a match day could break up a longer park holiday nicely. Exeter itself is compact enough to walk around for a few hours before kick-off, grab a pint, then head into the ground. Just don't expect to find anything revelatory here. It's football as it should be: local, unpretentious, and honest. Worth it if you're already in the area and fancy a live match, but not a reason to plan an entire trip around.