Clubs · What's On Exeter

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Sports, dance and activity clubs around Exeter that welcome newcomers, with their regular sessions. Outdoor clubs further afield are included when they need the landscape.

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Swimming (2)

Exeter City Swimming Club (Masters)

Training times are in the club's 2026–27 timetable, which isn't published as text on the site

Exeter (Exeter School and other city pools) · Swimming · £36 a month plus annual membership fee

The Masters squad of Exeter City Swimming Club, coached training for adult swimmers aged over 20 who want to train and race, from local open meets upwards.

New here? Swim England's club finder lists Masters as open to new members, with newcomer and improver levels. Squad criteria: over 20 and ‘trainability’; use the club's enquiry form.

Sideshore Swim Club

Sun9am

Exmouth seafront (Sideshore, EX8 2GD), about 10 miles from Exeter · 10 miles from the centre · Swimming

Guided Sunday-morning sea swims from Sideshore, Exmouth's community eco-hub, for first-time cold-water dippers and seasoned swimmers alike. Runs in ticketed seasons.

New here? Yes: suits everyone from ‘a seasoned swimmer’ to someone ‘trying cold-water dipping for the first time’. Ticketed.

Climbing (4)

Boulder Exe

Tue6pm
Fri6pm

Exeter (Tudor Street) · Climbing · Pay as you go entry (price on site)…

A bouldering-only climbing gym by Exe Bridges with an instructor-led social session, a women's social night and Boulder Basics introductions included with entry.

New here? Boulder Basics, a staff-led introduction to bouldering, is included with entry; rental shoes and chalk provided; Social Climbing is beginner-friendly.

Exeter Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing (Meetup)

Bouldering meetups at the Climbing Hangar, usually on Wednesday or Thursday evenings

Exeter (Marsh Barton) · Climbing · Hangar entry fee applies

Social Meetup group that organises bouldering evenings at The Climbing Hangar for beginners and experienced climbers, with occasional other climbing trips.

New here? Welcomes beginners and experienced climbers; members can bring a guest free for their first session at the Hangar.

Quay Climbing Centre

Open Mon-Fri 10am–10pm, weekends 9am–8pm Course dates and social events (demo nights, food nights, yoga)…

Martial arts (10)

DWS Exeter (Devonshire Wrestling Society)

Email the club to ask about classes and membership

Exeter · Martial arts

Teaches traditional collar-and-elbow Devon wrestling, plus the history of the region's fighting arts. Welcomes complete beginners and experienced martial artists.

New here? 'Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist.'.

Devon Judo Centres

Wed7pm
Sat9am

Exeter (Riverside Leisure Centre) · Martial arts · Free first session for children

Judo club with children's classes and an adult group in Exeter, plus children's judo in Broadclyst.

New here? Spaces available in Exeter; children can try a free session. Adults contact the club.

Exeter BJJ Academy

Classes every day of the week

Exeter (Marsh Barton) · Martial arts · Pay as you go and monthly…

A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Marsh Barton teaching gi and no-gi BJJ and wrestling, with beginner, women's and children's classes. Pay as you go and monthly options are listed.

New here? Dedicated beginners', women's and children's classes. Book ahead, as places are limited.

Dance classes (7)

5Rhythms Exeter (Louise La Terra)

Sun6pm

St Thomas, Exeter · Dance classes · £15 or £12 booked in advance; two £10…

A weekly 5Rhythms movement class on Sunday evenings in St Thomas: free, unchoreographed dancing to music, guided by a teacher. No steps to learn, so it suits complete beginners as well as experienced dancers.

New here? ‘A welcoming class for both beginners and experienced dancers’; no dance steps needed. Arrive by 6pm; no entry after 6:20pm.

Ballet for Adults in Exeter (Anne Jobson)

Fri7:15pm

Exeter (city centre) · Dance classes · £8 a class (cash or card)

Adult ballet class at Exeter Phoenix taught by Anne Jobson, for people who have always wanted to try ballet as well as those with some experience. Men and women equally welcome.

New here? For those who have always wanted to try ballet and those with some experience; men and women equally welcome.

DanSci Dance Studio (adult classes)

Mon7pm, 8pm

Arts & crafts (2)

Exeter Phoenix Camera Group

2nd Fri10am

Exeter (city centre) · Arts & crafts · £25 a session plus £1.50 booking fee

Monthly photography meet-up at Exeter Phoenix with tutor Vanessa Miles: shoot together on a theme and share your pictures and projects. For people who can already use their camera's manual settings.

New here? For people with some experience (able to use manual camera settings), or who have done the Phoenix beginners’ course. 8 places per session; book ahead.

Wool on the Exe

Workshops and Knit-Stop groups are booked through the shop's calendar and workshop pages

Exeter (St Thomas) · Arts & crafts · Learn to crochet £35; spinning wheel…

A community fibre arts shop and studio in St Thomas running small beginner and improver workshops in knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing and more, plus Knit-Stop groups for new and returning knitters.

New here? Beginners' workshops (Learn to knit, Learn to crochet) in groups of five or fewer; Knit-Stop groups welcome people who have never knitted.