South West · EX2 5DW
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is the trust's largest hospital, an acute teaching hospital in Exeter with a 24-hour Emergency Department (a designated trauma unit, entrance on Church Hill). It hosts the Centre for Women's Health with a labour ward and birth centre, neonatal and paediatric services, and specialist units such as the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, oncology, cardiology and vascular services.
Contact details, visiting and parking from the hospital’s official website, checked on 26 September 2026. Please check with the hospital before you travel.
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) phone numbers
Main switchboard01392 41161124 hours; ask for the ward or department- Maternity triage24 hours, 7 days; urgent concerns, labour or baby's movements01392 406616
- Boots pharmacy (in the hospital)01392 435980
- PALSOffice just past the main entrance reception desk; Mon–Fri 9am–12.30pm01392 402093
PALS email: rduh.pals@nhs.net
In an emergency call 999. For urgent medical advice call NHS 111.
Where is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)?
Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW
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Visiting times at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Adult wards
Any time
Up to 2 visitorsOpen visiting 9am–10pm on adult inpatient wards; no more than 2 visitors at a time
Maternity
Up to 2 visitorsLabour ward: 2 birth partners at any time. Antenatal/postnatal ward: 1 birth partner or support person can stay 24/7; up to 2 visitors (including the birth partner) 3pm–8pm; siblings 3pm–8pm
Children's wards
Any time
Open visiting for up to 2 parents/carers plus siblings; up to 2 other visitors 12pm–7.30pm; only 1 parent/carer can stay overnight. Neonatal unit: unrestricted for parents/support person and siblings; others 2pm–8pm
Intensive care
Any time
Up to 2 visitorsOpen visiting; no more than 2 people at the bedside at a time
Visiting outside 9am–10pm should be agreed with the nurse in charge. Visitors may be asked to leave during ward rounds, treatments or emergencies, and are asked to support rather than disrupt mealtimes.
Parking at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
On-site pay parking managed by APCOA; charges apply 24/7. Pay at the machines, with the APCOA Connect app (download before arriving) or online, location code 2380 (RingGo is not used). A weekly ticket costs £26 from the general office. Free Sowton Park and Ride (Sidmouth Road, near M5 J30, EX2 5GL) with PR3/SPR3 buses to the hospital.
- up to 30 minutesFree
- up to 2 hours£3.50
- up to 4 hours£7.00
- up to 6 hours£10.00
- up to 24 hours£20.00
Free or reduced parking: Free (register at reception with proof and ID) for Blue Badge holders, Devon Carers card holders, next of kin of patients staying 10+ days, patients admitted overnight from ED or clinics, parents of children staying overnight, NICU resident parents, regular oncology/haematology/renal/diabetes patients, and relatives of patients on end-of-life care.
Getting there
- By busSeveral local bus routes stop at the hospital (route numbers not listed). Park and Ride PR3/SPR3 from Sowton stops at the RILD building, main entrance and PEOC (adult return £2, single £1.50).
- By trainExeter St Davids and Exeter Central are both about 3 miles away, with direct buses to the hospital
Shops, food and facilities
- TLC Restaurant (Area D, Level 2, 7.30am–7.45pm daily)
- Savour Coffee Shop
- Fine Fillings sandwich bars (main entrance, RILD, Child & Women's Health)
- Cafés in Waterside Medical Outpatients and PEOC outpatients
- Elf Charity Shop (Waterside, Level 1)
- Boots pharmacy (Level 1, Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm)
- Cash machines (main entrance and outside TLC Restaurant)
- Vending machines
- Bicycle parking
How Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust performs
NHS England publishes waiting times for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a whole, covering Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and the trust’s other hospitals.
Waiting-list data: July 2026Published by NHS England on · next release expected 8 October 2026 · sources
NHSQueue score: 2.8 out of 10
Worse than mostRoyal Devon University Healthcare ranks 105 of 126 NHS hospital trusts in England on the latest official figures.
- Waiting list (share within 18 weeks)better than 32% of trusts
- A&E (seen within 4 hours)better than 13% of trusts
- Diagnostic tests (waiting under 6 weeks)better than 11% of trusts
- Cancer (28-day and 62-day standards)better than 56% of trusts
- CQC inspection ratingbetter than 25% of trusts
Each measure is compared with every other NHS hospital trust, then combined: waiting list 35%, A&E 20%, tests 15%, cancer 15%, CQC 15%. How the score works
Waiting list for planned treatment
12.4 weeksF wait grade
median wait · 63.3% under 18 weeks · 75,545 waiting
+1,477 waiting vs June 2026
Waiting times by specialty
A&E
64.0%
seen within 4 hours in August 2026 · 20,397 attendances
England: 75.0%
A&E waiting times
Diagnostic tests (MRI, CT, endoscopy…)
36.2%
waiting 6+ weeks · 20,985 waiting for a test
July 2026 · standard: under 1%
Test waits
Cancer: diagnosed within 28 days
82.3%
71.4% treated within 62 days
July 2026 · standard 75%
Cancer waiting times
Other hospitals run by Royal Devon University Healthcare
- North Devon District HospitalA&E open 24 hours · Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4JB
- Honiton HospitalMinor injuries unit · 8am–8pm daily (closed Christmas Day) · Marlpits Lane, Honiton EX14 2DE
- Exmouth HospitalMinor injuries unit · 8am–8pm daily, including bank holidays (closed Christmas Day); last book-in 30 minutes before closing · Claremont Grove, Exmouth EX8 2JN
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: all hospitals and contact details →
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford): common questions
What is the phone number for Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)?
The main number for Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is 01392 411611. Other useful numbers: maternity triage 01392 406616; boots pharmacy (in the hospital) 01392 435980; pals 01392 402093. For help with a complaint or concern, PALS is on 01392 402093.
What are the visiting times at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)?
Adult wards: Open visiting 9am–10pm on adult inpatient wards; no more than 2 visitors at a time. Maternity: Labour ward: 2 birth partners at any time. Antenatal/postnatal ward: 1 birth partner or support person can stay 24/7; up to 2 visitors (including the birth partner) 3pm–8pm; siblings 3pm–8pm. Children's wards: Open visiting for up to 2 parents/carers plus siblings; up to 2 other visitors 12pm–7.30pm; only 1 parent/carer can stay overnight. Neonatal unit: unrestricted for parents/support person and siblings; others 2pm–8pm. Check with the ward before you travel, as times can change.
How much is parking at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)?
On-site pay parking managed by APCOA; charges apply 24/7. Pay at the machines, with the APCOA Connect app (download before arriving) or online, location code 2380 (RingGo is not used). A weekly ticket costs £26 from the general office. Free Sowton Park and Ride (Sidmouth Road, near M5 J30, EX2 5GL) with PR3/SPR3 buses to the hospital. Charges: up to 30 minutes: Free, up to 2 hours: £3.50, up to 4 hours: £7.00, up to 6 hours: £10.00. Free (register at reception with proof and ID) for Blue Badge holders, Devon Carers card holders, next of kin of patients staying 10+ days, patients admitted overnight from ED or clinics, parents of children staying overnight, NICU resident parents, regular oncology/haematology/renal/diabetes patients, and relatives of patients on end-of-life care.
Where is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)?
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is at Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW. It is run by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. By bus: Several local bus routes stop at the hospital (route numbers not listed). Park and Ride PR3/SPR3 from Sowton stops at the RILD building, main entrance and PEOC (adult return £2, single £1.50).
Does Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) have an A&E?
Yes. Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) has an emergency department (24 hours, 7 days). Across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 64.0% of 20,397 A&E attendances ended within 4 hours in August 2026.
Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.
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