The 50+ Show Exeter Westpoint
Getting to Westpoint
Westpoint is located just outside Exeter in the heart of the West Country. Good communication links makes the venue accessible to a wide range of people.
The 50+ Show Organisers arranged for a shuttle bus coach service provided by Carmel Coaches which ran from 9am until 4.30pm (Friday) and 9am until 4pm (Saturday. There were 2 coaches operating on each day of the show running in a continual loop which will run from Exeter St David’s Station to Westpoint via Exeter Bus Station (Belgrave Road).
Travelling by road:
Westpoint is just one mile from junction 30 of the M5, providing direct access from London, Birmingham, Bristol and Plymouth.
For Westpoint, exit the M5 at junction 30 and follow the A3052 Sidmouth road for one mile. Westpoint is on your left hand side.
Travelling times by road
London 3.5 hours
Birmingham 2 hours
Bristol 1.25 hours
Plymouth 40 mins
For satellite navigation please use EX5 1DJ or Oil Mill Lane (this road is opposite the main entrance).
Travelling by rail:
Exeter St. David’s provides direct rail links to all major cities in the UK. The station is 6 miles from Westpoint.
Travelling times by rail
London 2.5 hours
Birmingham 2.75 hours
Bristol 1.25 hours
Plymouth 1 hour
To book tickets or find out more information please visit
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
www.southwesttrains.co.uk
www.thetrainline.com
Travelling by coach or bus
National coach and bus services call at Exeter Bus Station in the centre of Exeter. The bus station is 6 miles from Westpoint.
To book tickets or find out more information please visit
www.nationalexpress.com
The number 52 bus from the Exeter Bus Station on Paris Street runs approx every 30 minutes during the day (except Sundays). The journey time is around 20 minutes. Westpoint is a request stop.
For more information please visit
www.stagecoachbus.com
www.devon.gov.uk/devonbus
Travelling by air
Exeter International Airport is approximately 2 miles from Westpoint and is connected to a large number of domestic and international airports.
For more information, destinations and to book tickets please visit
www.exeter-airport.co.uk
Travelling by taxi
If you require a taxi during your visit to Westpoint please contact Capital on the following number:
Capital 01392 43 43 43 (quoting Westpoint for preferential rates to/from Westpoint)
Wheelchair and Scooter hire
We have arranged for Newton Abbot Shopmobility to provide wheelchairs and scooters to enable less mobile visitors to access and enjoy The 50+ Show, please book this service with them on 01626 335775 or visit [email protected]
Please be advised that there is a £5 charge for wheelchairs and £7.50 for hire of scooters.
Capital 01392 43 43 43 (quoting Westpoint for preferential rates to/from Westpoint)
