Exmouth as the name suggests Exmouth lies at the mouth of the River Exe in beautiful East Devon. Its origins are not to clear, for although there is no structural evidence of a Roman settlement, Roman coins have however been found in the area. There is however evidence of a ferry port in the 11th century. The City Exeter, owned the dock and controlled estuary traffic, they in protecting their own port, would not grant permission for ships, to off-load at Exmouth. Exeter abused this power, and ships were unable to unload at Exmouth unless special permission was given by Exeter. So the dock served primarily as a port for fishing, and a small amount of commercial fishing is still undertaken to this day. The name Exmouth seems to be of relatively recent origin; for in Saxon times and the Middle Ages the present town consisted of two parishes, Littleham and Withycombe (these names are still used for districts of the town), while in the 13th century, there are references to the dock area as "Pratteshuthe"

Sir Walter Raleigh. Born in 1544, Sir Walter Raleigh sailed, on many of his voyages, from Exmouth harbour. In the area known as the beacon resided the wife of Admiral Lord Nelson. She is buried in Littleham Church. Exmouths fortunes like most of the tows and villages of the 'West Country' took a turn for the better in Victorian times with the advent of the railways, and Exmouth was not slow to join the rest of the West country in making the town a inviting place to holiday. They did not however have to do much for the beautiful location on the sunny Devon coast, combined with spectacular scenery, and the fact that the town had a wide and varied range of architecture, ranging from small cob cottages in parts of the town that were once villages, but are now incorporated into the town,m and the many fine Georgian, buildings done the job of selling Exmouth for them. In addition there are many fine Victorian, and Edwardian town houses, and as one can add a seafront that had a traditional promenade, you can see why the town attracted the Victorians: for we are all aware how the Victorians loved to promenade in all their finery. 

Given all that Exmouth had going for it, it was not long before people flocked to Exmouth, to enjoy all it had to offer. Present day Exmouth is a busy vibrant holiday resort popular, with sailors, sea anglers, and water sport enthusiasts. A thriving town center with excellent shopping, restaurants, places of entertainment and leisure facilities, these include a cinema, theater, and leisure center. Today Exmouth boats beautiful parks, and gardens, to relax in  that run parallel to the broad Esplanade and a wide range of attractions, for young families these include a model railway, boating pools, and of course that wonderful English summer game cricket. For Exmouth Cricket club occupies a lovely location with the sea as a backdrop. Its a great place to relax wind away the hours sitting and just enjoy a cup of tea for there is something quintessential English in hearing the noise of leather, meeting willow. while enjoying a cup of tea. Yes one can while enjoy a highly competitive game of cricket, that only local derbies can generate, and comes highly recommended as an escape route for harassed  dads. For ornithologists the estuary of the Ex in a renowned; and important habitat for wading, and migrating birds as well as a site of special scientific interest. The beach offers, safe bathing, sand dunes and many rock pools which will delight and entertain children and dads for hours. The R. N. L. I. established a station here in 1803, the station is particularly busy during the summer months, for although the coast is beautiful it can also be a danger.!

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