Longdown Village Hall
Your community space for events, celebrations, and gatherings
Longdown Village Hall is a multi-purpose community facility just outside Exeter. Sprung dance floor, licensed bar, professional kitchen, and free parking for 40+ cars — hire it for weddings, dance classes, yoga, drama, business meetings, and community events.
Hire the Hall for…
Each use case below has its own dedicated page with pricing, FAQs, and the specific kit list.
Business Meetings
Off-site near Exeter — Meeting Room seats 16, Main Hall 100, breakout setup, projection screen, good Wi-Fi, free parking. See business meetings →
Dance Hall Hire
Genuine sprung wooden floor near Exeter — already home to weekly tango, ballroom, and Devon Velvet classes. See dance hire →
Drama & Performance
Theatre-ready stage with wings, dressing room, DMX lighting, radio-mic sound, audience for 100. See drama hire →
Wedding Receptions
Licensed bar, sprung dance floor, stage, kitchen, free guest parking — 60 seated, accessible. See wedding receptions →
Yoga & Wellness
Heated, sprung-floor, quiet rural setting — already home to weekly yoga & Pilates. Available from 8am. See yoga & wellness →
Free on-site parking for 40+ cars
No charge for hirers or guests. A 25-person offsite meeting parks free here versus paying around £125+ in Exeter city centre (£5–6 per car for a half-day). Ideal for business meetings, training days, weddings, and any event with guests arriving by car.
Recently Modernised
Our hall has undergone significant updates to ensure it meets contemporary standards while preserving the character that makes it special to our community. Recent improvements include updated facilities, improved accessibility, and enhanced technical capabilities for performances and events.
Main Facilities
Main Hall
16m x 9m with beautiful sprung wooden floor, particularly popular with dance groups. Access to bar and kitchen. Perfect for parties, wedding receptions, community gatherings, and performances.
£12.50/hr personal · £15/hr commercial
Meeting Room
Approximately 6m x 9m, comfortably seats up to 16 people. Ideal for committee meetings, small group activities, training sessions, and private consultations.
£7.50/hr personal · £10/hr commercial
Skittle Alley
About 22m x 6m with seating and bar access. Home to our active Skittle League. This traditional Devon amenity is available for private bookings and special events.
£7.50/hr personal · £10/hr commercial
Stage & Performance
6.4m x 4.7m wooden stage, expandable by 1.2m. Includes wings, backstage room (20 sqm), 2 restrooms, professional lighting with DMX control, and full sound system.
Included with Main Hall hire
Licensed Bar
Bar service is subject to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN, applied for separately — cost not included) and staff availability — please confirm both when you book.
Kitchen
Equipped to handle catering for events of all sizes, from intimate family gatherings to large community celebrations. Modern appliances and ample workspace.
Free shared add-on with any booking
Outdoor play area
Right next to the hall there’s a fenced outdoor play area with a wooden climber, slide, swings, and ride-on animal springers — handy if you’re hiring for a family party, a wedding reception with younger guests, or a community event where parents need somewhere for kids to burn off energy.
The Sprung Floor
The hall’s sprung wooden floor provides excellent support for dancing and physical activities while protecting joints and reducing fatigue—ideal for everything from ballroom dancing to fitness classes. This is one of our most valued features!
Technical Amenities
Our stage and performance facilities include:
- Lighting: 4 stage spotlights and 4 front-of-house spotlights with DMX control capability
- Sound System: 5 radio microphones, 2 shotgun microphones, house speakers, amplifier, and mixing desk
These professional-grade amenities make our hall ideal for theatrical performances, concerts, presentations, and community productions.
A community coffee morning in the Main Hall
Community Activities
The hall hosts a wonderful variety of regular activities:
Accessibility
We’re committed to making our facility accessible to everyone in our community.
Farmers’ Market outside the village hall
Defibrillator on Site
For added peace of mind, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located at the village hall, available for community use in emergencies.
Ready to Book the Hall?
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, wedding reception, community event, or regular group activity, we’d love to host your event at Longdown Village Hall.
Check Availability & Book
Operated by: Longdown Village Hall Management Committee and Longdown Village Hall Trust
The hall is more than just a building—it’s where our community comes together, celebrates, learns, and grows. We look forward to welcoming you!