Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle is an elegant family home. The Courtenay family have lived here for over 600 years and have a long history of hosting wonderful events and welcoming people to their magnificent home. Powderham is recognised as one of the Country's leading venues. It has many unique qualities, ensuring memorable occasions for all who choose to hold events here.

The Castle, built in 1392, is set amidst a beautiful Deer Park with breathtaking views across to the Exe Estuary. Its ancient woodland creates a peaceful setting where fallow deer graze and where grey herons and exotic egrets are a familiar sight around the lakes.

The majestic State Rooms were originally designed to impress and continue to do so to this day. The vast Music Room is light and airy; with a splendid domed ceiling creating wonderful acoustics. The State Dining Room has an exceptionally warm and welcoming atmosphere and unlike some stately homes the fireplace and minstrel's gallery are often used by guests. The splendid libraries are equally impressive, making it hard to choose which rooms to use.

Every event and occasion is unique and we tailor our service and facilities to meet your special requirements. By working together we guarantee your event will be a success and one to be proud of.

Capacity

Room	Banqueting	Boardroom	Classroom	Theatre	U-Shaped	Cabaret
1st Library	40	20	40	40	-	-
2nd Library	40	20	40	40	-	-
Both Libraries	80	-	80	40	-	-
Music Room	120	-	120	140	-	-
State Dining Room	60	25	60	80	-	-

Capacity

1st Library Banqueting
Unit	Capacity
Banqueting	40

1st Library Boardroom
Unit	Capacity
Boardroom	20

1st Library Classroom
Unit	Capacity
Classroom	40

1st Library Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Theatre	40

2nd Library Banqueting
Unit	Capacity
Banqueting	40

2nd Library Boardroom
Unit	Capacity
Boardroom	20

2nd Library Classroom
Unit	Capacity
Classroom	40

2nd Library Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Theatre	40

Both Libraries Banqueting
Unit	Capacity
Banqueting	80

Both Libraries Classroom
Unit	Capacity
Classroom	80

Both Libraries Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Theatre	40

Music Room Banqueting
Unit	Capacity
Banqueting	120

Music Room Classroom
Unit	Capacity
Classroom	120

Music Room Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Theatre	140

State Dining Room Banqueting
Unit	Capacity
Banqueting	60

State Dining Room Boardroom
Unit	Capacity
Boardroom	25

State Dining Room Classroom
Unit	Capacity
Classroom	60

State Dining Room Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Theatre	80

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Opening Times

Powderham Castle (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Facilities

Accessibility

Assistance Dogs
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

Bar
Catering by approved caterers

Establishment Features

Available for wedding receptions
'Break-out' Space for Informal Meetings
Flipchart and Pens
Licenced for alcohol
Licenced for civil marriages
Multimedia / Digital Projector

Key Features

In countryside
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

Car parking
Parking On Site

Room / Unit Features

All rooms offer natural daylight

Venue Facilities

Area for musician/band
Champagne breakfast available
Choice of marriage rooms
Dedicated wedding planner
Four poster honeymoon suite
Free overnight accommodation for Bride and Groom
Garden/grounds available for photography
Lawn area for marquee
Overnight accommodation available
Range of drinks packages
Use of cake stand and knife

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Follow the A379 out of Exeter towards Dawlish then follow the Powderham Castle brown tourist signs. The Castle entrance is on the left-hand side as you are leaving the village of Kenton. Please note if you have a SATNAV it may direct you around the back of Powderham. Make sure you stay on the A379.

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Public Transport Directions

Bus: The No 2 Stagecoach bus runs from Exeter/Newton Abbot. The bus stop is right outside the park entrance. For timetables please visit www.stagecoachbus.com.

Train: A direct service runs from Exeter St David’s to Starcross. Powderham Castle is less than 2 miles from Starcross, It would take about 20 minutes to walk.

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