Wet weather helps Exeter attraction pull in huge numbers

Unseasonably wet weather has helped one of the South West’s attractions pull in its highest number of visitors since the covid pandemic.

More than 2,100 people visited Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) last Wednesday (2 August).

It wasn’t the first rainy day of the school holidays but the dry conditions and warm welcome from staff at RAMM, certainly proved a hit. The museum and its permanent collections is free for all visitors to explore, although there is a charge for some exhibitions throughout the year.

Among the draw for holidaymakers and visitors last week was a ‘Build Your Own LEGO® catapult’ event, with LEGO® brick workshop groupBrick Ideas.

Cllr Laura Wright, Deputy Leader and lead Councillor for Culture, said the combination of the wet weather, school holidays and exciting exhibitions and events, hit the spot for visitors.

“Whilst the wet weather hasn’t been great for holidaymakers and those making the most of the school holidays, it’s had a remarkable effect on visitor numbers at RAMM. Staff and volunteers did brilliantly with coping with and enjoying the large numbers and we would welcome everyone back for further visits.

“People love exploring the museum and there’s always something for everyone to do, with interactive displays and activities for all the family. We’re proud to continue to offer many of RAMM’s activities for free but visitors are always welcome to make a donation if they can.”

Whilst Wednesday proved a busy day, it wasn’t RAMM’s busiest. Back in 2011, over 3,000 people attended the Museum after it opened up again following a multi-million pound refurbishment and modernisation.