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Oldest Pubs

Two hosts converse across a wooden desk beneath a Letter from America sign, with British landmarks on surrounding screens

Letter from America

Every week, Letter from America looks east. Two American hosts explore the stories, places and characters of Britain — the history Americans half remember, the connections they never knew, and the corners
July 16, 2026
Historic street view showing the Exeter Inn, accommodation and Barnet Café signs on a narrow British town street.

Oldest Pubs of Britain

Old Exeter Inn has been trading continuously on this spot since 1130, some sixty-four years after the Norman Invasion of 1066
July 15, 2026
Vintage-style Devon cider poster showing a rustic apple picker, crates of apples, Lamb & Serpent cider and Sam Smith’s bottles

Proper Devon Scrumpy Served Here

We take our cider seriously here. Pride of place goes to our very own Lamb & Serpent — a dry, organic farmhouse scrumpy pressed from over forty varieties of Devon apples, grown
July 8, 2026
Medieval tapestry showing a crowned woman seated above a large wheel, with several people climbing or falling around it

The Medieval Channel

So what was life like in medieval times for ordinary people? How did they live? What did they eat and drink? Did they go to the pub? Did they travel? Did they
December 28, 2025
Red circular badge reading “Old Exeter Inn”, “New In!”, “Crafty Beer” and “Serving Good Liquor Here Since 1130AD”

The Home of Great Craft Beer

A special place The Old Exeter Inn, the oldest freehouse in the world, has never gone in for the ordinary. Our customers don’t want the ubiquitous brands that dominate the bars of
June 15, 2025
A blurred woman in a long white dress stands in a dark stairwell beside a glowing light, with Ashburton Ghost Walk text.

NEW! The Ashburton Ghost Walk

OVER SUBSCRIBED – MORE PLACES ADDED. Fantastic response to the FIRST Ashburton Ghost Walk! Join us on Halloween night for a spine-chilling ghost walk through Ashburton’s ancient streets! For the first time
September 1, 2024
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