The Custom House Visitor Centre on Exeter’s quayside is likely to stay closed for a little longer whilst essential maintenance, building and restoration takes place.
The Custom House Visitor Centre on Exeter’s quayside is likely to stay closed for a little longer whilst essential maintenance, building and restoration takes place.
The historic building will now stay closed until Saturday 15 March at the earliest, the City Council has announced.
The ongoing work sees the relocation of the reception and the creation of a new gallery.
Constructed in 1680, the Exeter Grade 1 listed building is the oldest purpose-built custom house in England. It stands as a testament to Exeter's thriving woollen cloth industry during its prime.
Today, the impressive building serves as an engaging visitor centre, with interactive display, illustrations and artefacts that bring Exeter’s quayside history to life. Recently the building’s beautiful plaster ceilings on the first floor were fully restored. Last summer the building was also repointed, making it watertight.
The Custom House apologises for any inconvenience the closure has caused and will update people on the progress of the works.
To find out more about the Custom House, visit the website at https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/
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