Why Exeter

Exeter is fast becoming one of the UK's most successful cities. Big businesses such as the Met Office and the city's Russell Group university have put Exeter on the map as a city of international importance. Combine this with the fact Exeter is rated the UK’s number one city for quality of life, it's easy to see why more and more people are choosing to live and work here. 

Location, location, location

Exeter is situated in Devon, in the south west of England, one of the UK's most beautiful and popular holiday destinations. Dartmoor National Park lies to the west and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretch to the east, making this the ultimate natural playground for outdoor activities and team-building. Exeter itself is now the south west's most active city, with plans to extend this accolade to include the rest of England in the near future.

It is easy to get here, by air, rail or road. Exeter Airport offers connections with other major cities and destinations across Europe. With Exeter Airport offering free VIP lounge access to business travellers, your journey will be fast and stress-free.

GWR offers high speed rail connections to London, making it easy to visit just for the day - although you'll want to stay longer! 

Unique experiences

Whether you are looking for a destination to host a large conference, or a small, one to one meeting, Exeter has plenty of choice, and can offer some unique and amazing extras.

• Host a private dinner in the nave of Exeter Cathedral, under the world's longest stretch of unbroken Gothic vaulting
• Mix business with the excitement of match day at Exeter Chiefs, with pitch-view hospitality and a pre-match Q&A with the players themselves.
• Hone your cookery skills at the Exeter Cookery School, or learn how to make scones, Devon's most traditional dish
• Take your team paddle-boarding in Exeter's peaceful Canal Basin
• Host an event in one of the Galleries at Exeter's Victorian Royal Albert Memorial Museum, surrounded by ancient artifacts and important works of art
• Navigate some of East Devon's steepest off-road landscape in a top of the range Land Rover with Land Rover Experience West Country
• Impress your guests with an event in the majestic State Rooms at Powderham Castle, family home to the Earl and Countess of Devon
• Take advantage of the tranquil atmosphere at the Donkey Sanctuary, allowing your delegates to relax and enjoy your event in the Kitchen, which has spectacular views out to the donkeys and beyond to the sea

For more inspration, take a look at our suggested itineraries, or get in touch to let us help with planning your event.

Come and see for yourself why everyone is talking about Exeter.