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Impressive Venues for Hire

An impresive portfolio of conference venus and meeting room in the heart of Exeter. Everything you need in one central location.

The Forum

The Forum

Capacity

Maximum: 435 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • A variety of formal and flexible meeting spaces equipped with innovative technology
  • Forum Street area suitable for exhibitions, drinks receptions and informal events
  • A world-class auditorium seating over 400 delegates
  • Two exploration labs seating up to 60
  • 12 seminar rooms, all with natural light from floor to ceiling windows
  • Outdoor Piazza areas – home to regular events such as the local Farmers’ Market
  • A diverse mix of shopping and catering options

Description

The Forum is a stunning centrepiece, located at the heart of the Streatham Campus. Flooded with natural light, this dynamic central hub offers an inspirational mix of inside and outside spaces.


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Building:One and Xfi

Building:One and Xfi

Capacity

Maximum: 174 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Three technology-rich lecture theatres seating either 174 or 62 people
  • Three seminar rooms seating 40 and three seminar rooms seating 24
  • Two conference rooms for up to 40 people
  • 15 varying breakout spaces
  • Natural daylight and controlled lighting
  • Refreshment and catering spaces
  • Restaurant open all year round
  • Wheelchair access
  • Hearing loop

Description

These technology-rich buildings at the Business School feature recently refurbished lecture theatres, meeting spaces and a light and airy Atrium with a patio area ideal in the evenings for buffets and drinks receptions.


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Great Hall and Devonshire House

Great Hall and Devonshire House

Capacity

Maximum: 1433 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Seating for up to 1,435 delegates theatre style
  • Formal dining for up to 550         
  • Exhibition space for up to 46 stands
  • Balcony area with fixed seating
  • Terrace Restaurant
  • Bar areas
  • Built in 15m stage
  • Excellent acoustics
  • Natural light

Description

The largest of our venues, the Great Hall can seat up to 1,433 delegates theatre style. With natural daylight, a fixed stage and excellent acoustics the Great Hall is a popular choice for a variety of events. 


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Holland Hall

Holland Hall

Capacity

Maximum: 350 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Dining room for 350
  • 400 en-suite bedrooms
  • Bar
  • Wifi

Description

The fabulous views across the Exe Valley make this venue particularly popular with delegates. With 400 en-suite bedrooms, a glass-fronted restaurant and patio balcony, Holland Hall lends itself to all manner of events. 


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IAIS Building

IAIS Building

Capacity

Maximum: 80 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Unique building with central glass atrium
  • Lecture Theatre seats up to 80
  • Two seminar rooms that seat up to 10
  • Collaborative space with 20 cluster PCs
  • Gallery/exhibition space
  • All rooms equipped with excellent AV facilities

Description

A striking modern building, with a distinctive architectural style, the IAIS includes a variety of event spaces, perfect for smaller events. Seminar rooms and breakout space, all under one roof. 


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Kay House

Kay House

Capacity

Maximum: 200 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • 5 flat-floor meeting/event spaces accommodating from 80 to 200 people
  • The Gallery – suitable for exhibitions and breakout space
  • 40 dedicated car parking spaces
  • Kitchen and communal space
  • Ground floor outdoor terrace
  • Fully accessible

Description

Set on the outskirts of the Streatham Campus, the University’s state-of-the-art music facility houses a number of versatile event spaces for up to 200 people and sits amidst peaceful, green surroundings. 


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Peter Chalk Centre

Peter Chalk Centre

Capacity

Maximum: 350 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Two main halls seating up to 250 theatre style
  • Flexible wall system to convert the halls into 12 seminar rooms
  • Roundhouse Café (term-time only)
  • Foyer/exhibition space
  • Five lecture theatres for between 105 and 350 delegates

Description

With its movable walls, Peter Chalk Centre offers complete versatility when it comes to events. It’s suitable for all events ranging from larger exhibitions to smaller seminars and workshops and also incorporates the recently refurbished suite of Newman lecture theatres. 


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Queens Building

Queens Building

Capacity

Maximum: 152 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Five lecture theatres, the largest seating up to 152 delegates.
  • Three seminar rooms (The Margaret Rooms) seating up to 86
  • 13 smaller seminar rooms
  • Registration and refreshment spaces
  • Natural light
  • All rooms equipped with AV facilities

Description

The Queen’s Building is built around an attractive lawned garden and can be accessed from three sides. The building itself is large and houses multiple lecture theatres, flexible meeting rooms, seminar rooms and social spaces. 


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Reed Hall

Reed Hall

Capacity

Maximum: 140 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Selection of individually decorated rooms of varying capacity
  • Indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for refreshments or break-out sessions
  • Dining room seating up to 140
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens
  • Café open weekdays from 9.00am - 2.30pm

Description

A stunning grade II listed building, Reed Hall is our all-year round venue – a hidden treasure nestled amidst enchanting landscaped gardens. 


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Streatham Court

Streatham Court

Capacity

Maximum: 264 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Four lecture theatres seating up to 264 people
  • Exhibition space for up to 10 stands
  • Drinks receptions for up to 200 delegates
  • Induction hearing loop facilities
  • Recording equipment
  • Video conferencing
  • All rooms equipped with AV facilities

Description

Recently refurbished, Streatham Court is one of many venues at the University’s Business School. A mixture of modern conference rooms and lecture theatres sit alongside beautiful landscaped gardens – the perfect location for a breath of fresh air. 


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St Lukes Campus

St Lukes Campus

Capacity

Maximum: 223 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • IT facilities and support
  • Modern seminar rooms
  • Lecture theatres
  • Art room
  • Cross Keys Restaurant available throughout the year
  • Sports Hall
  • Health and Fitness Studio
  • Indoor heating swimming pool

Description

With a collegiate atmosphere and a sense of history, St Lukes offers a much smaller location for events. Modern seminar rooms and lecture theatres are located around quadrangle lawns at the heart of the campus. 


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Sports Park

Sports Park

Capacity

Maximum: 2200 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Various Sports Group Day Packages
  • A double sports hall
  • Gym pass at the Russell Seal Fitness Centre and complimentary use of Cornwall House swimming pool
  • Minimum of 15 delegates. Available for hire during April and from June to September, subject to availability.
  • Sports Group Overnight Packages and En-suite accommodation packages
  • 2 hour session at the Athlete Development Centre
  • 2 hour hire of a sports pitch or court (artificial or grass)
  • Indoor netball courts

Description

The Sports Park on the Streatham Campus has benefitted from a £25 million investment, ensuring that we are able to offer some of the best sports facilities in the country. 


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Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove

Capacity

Maximum: 1260 Persons


Facilities & Services

  • Main area holds up to 800 standing with no viewing restrictions
  • All areas working in collaboration - 1260
  • Smaller second room for smaller events
  • Bar area
  • Moveable stage
  • Excellent acoustics
  • AV and sound system
  • iSCA Eats food outlet

Description

Situated within Cornwall House, the Lemon Grove is the smaller of our two live music venues – an intimate social space, perfect for smaller gigs, party nights or live acts.


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