Key Facts About Princesshay

  • The Princesshay scheme represents the biggest single investment in regeneration in Exeter’s history representing an investment of over £200 million.
  • The developer, Land Securities, in partnership with Exeter City Council, has delivered a unique and vibrant city centre scheme that will substantially benefit Exeter and enhance its reputation as the regions capital city.
  • Three teams of internationally acclaimed architects have designed an interesting and inviting city centre environment, where people will work, shop, socialise and live.
  • Princesshay provides 530,000 square ft of new shops, residential apartments, cafes, bars, restaurants and improved public spaces including new public toilets.
  • There is approximately 390,000 square feet of retail within the Princesshay scheme. This includes the 130,000 square feet anchor store, Debenhams.
  • The Princesshay development also includes three other major stores and over 60 other shops, cafes and restaurants.
  • The development of Princesshay has included the creation of a 270 space multi-storey car park, on the corner of Paris Street and Southernhay, together with over 240 new car parking spaces at the Summerland Gate site.
  • A total of 30 parking spaces are available for people with a disability, 15 spaces in the Paris Street car park and 15 in the Summerland Gate car park. The spaces in Paris Street are located close to a dedicated Shopmobility lift.
  • The Princesshay development has incorporated a diverse range of architectural styles respecting the city’s rich history and beautiful Cathedral to seamlessly connect and support Exeter’s status as a heritage destination.
  • The scheme has opened up fresh views of the Cathedral and created improved settings for the medieval Almshouses and the City Wall. The development has also included a new Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets centre, together with access to the Underground Passages.
  • The Princesshay scheme has been designed to integrate with the existing High Street and strengthen the whole Exeter shopping experience. Improved, more inviting, pedestrian spaces strengthen links between the High Street and Southernhay and between Paris Street and the Cathedral Quarter.
  • The main area for cafes and restaurants is Princesshay square, in Bedford Street, although there are other cafes and restaurants to tempt you.
  • There are 123 apartments throughout Princesshay providing a mix of one, two and three bedroom homes.