Event Exeter at the University of Exeter

Exeter Conference Venues
​When looking for a conference venue in Exeter, the perfect choice of meeting room can really lift your event. Choosing the right type of room can be crucial to the success of your event. Our impressive portfolio of conference venues in the heart of Exeter offers everything you could require in one central location. Technology rich meeting spaces coupled with an abundance of knowledge and support will ensure your conference in Exeter runs smoothly.

Whether you’d rather rock out to the Kaiser Chiefs, take in the culture of a BSO performance, plan a 1500 delegate conference or just love the glamour of a gala dinner– our Great Hall is famously adaptable.

Alternatively, Grade II Italianate mansion, Reed Hall, is a client favourite for day meetings and – it even comes with a duck pond! Still not impressed? What about a state-of-the-art conference centre with tiered lecture theatres, exhibition areas and breakout spaces? All set in 300 acres of botanical gardens, yet only 10 minutes from Exeter City Centre, five minutes to the train station and 20 minutes from the International airport!

Facilities At A Glance
• Meeting, seminar, function and exhibition rooms and lecture theatres accommodating from 10 to 1,400 people
• Over 100 meeting rooms available
• Ideal for large plenery sessions, workshops, group work, exhibitions and presentations
• Comprehensive AV and IT resources with technical support if required
• Video conferencing
• Free wifi
• Choice of dining rooms seating up to 500 for formal events and gala dinners
• Menus created by our own Chefs using local produce
• Over 1,000 bedrooms on our Streatham Campus

A beautiful Setting
Holding a conference on the University of Exeter campuses not only allows you to take advantage of modern technology, extensive range of bedrooms and excellent catering, you’ll also be surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and historic buildings. The calm and serene atmosphere on the campus grounds enables your delegates to take a breath of fresh air before coming back to the conference venue feeling refreshed and productive. There is also a wide range of activities to do both on campus and in the local area for those who wish to make the most of their spare time.

Conference Venue Options
Whether you’re looking for a large space that seats over 1000 delegates, or smaller seminar rooms for break out sessions or workshops we have the conference venue or meeting room for you. Let us know your wish list and we will do our best to fulfil your needs.

Dining at Your Conference Venue
At Event Exeter we can cater to your every need. We will will work around your conference schedule to serve refreshments at a time convenient to yourself. Our award winning dining is also not to be missed, whether you would like a quick buffet lunch, drinks reception or formal gala dinner to entertain your delegates in the evening, we can cater to your requirements. Visit our Dining page to find out more and to download our menus.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of everything Event Exeter does. As part of the University of Exeter’s goal to reach carbon net zero by 2030, our venues and events are run with a clear focus on reducing waste, sourcing locally and supporting responsible travel. We’re proud to hold Gold Green Meetings accreditation, recognising our commitment to greener events that make a real difference.

Our talented chefs champion a plant-first philosophy, creating fresh, seasonal menus that celebrate produce from our own on-campus Kitchen Garden and trusted local suppliers. From vibrant vegetarian banquets to low-carbon canapés, every dish is designed to taste good and do good, ensuring your event is both memorable and sustainable.

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