Bury Meadow
🏟 Playground & park · St David's, Exeter
Bury Meadow
A historic Victorian park near St David's with a children's play area, mature trees and open green space close to the city centre.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Bury Meadow, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HF
Plus Code: 9C2RPFH7+99
About Bury Meadow
Bury Meadow is a historic public park in the St David's area of Exeter, just north-west of the city centre and within easy reach of Exeter St David's railway station. One of the city's older parks, it was laid out as a Victorian public pleasure ground and retains a traditional character, with mature trees, lawns and paths framing a children's play area. Owned and managed by Exeter City Council, the park is free to use and serves as a green oasis for the surrounding residential streets and for students and commuters passing through this part of the city. The children's play area makes it a convenient spot for families, while the open grass and shade make it popular for picnics, relaxing and informal games. Bury Meadow has been singled out for praise among Exeter's parks and green spaces, reflecting the quality of its setting and upkeep. Its combination of heritage planting, central location and play facilities gives it a distinctive feel compared with the city's larger valley parks and playing fields. The park is open to the public throughout the year, free of charge.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Mature trees
- Open green space
- Victorian-era public park
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Bull Meadow · approx 0.8 miles · St Leonard's
- Belmont Park · approx 0.9 miles · Newtown
- St Thomas Pleasure Ground · approx 0.9 miles · St Thomas
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Bury Meadow free to visit?
Yes. Bury Meadow is owned and managed by Exeter City Council and is free to use.
Does Bury Meadow have a playground?
Yes. The park has a children's play area set among its mature trees and lawns.
Where is Bury Meadow?
It is in the St David's area of Exeter, just north-west of the city centre and close to Exeter St David's railway station.
What kind of park is it?
It is a historic Victorian public park with mature trees, open green space and a children's play area.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We do not have confirmed details of on-site toilets or a cafe at Bury Meadow. Check the Exeter City Council parks pages for the latest facilities.