Village hall

Sowton Village Hall

Sowton Village Hall, Sowton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2AF

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Sowton Village Hall and adjoining cottages, photographed December 2018.
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Hire price: £12per hour
Capacity: 9648 seated · 96 standing
Listed spaces: 1named space for hire
Kitchen: Full kitchenfor catering

Hire from

£12per hour

Capacity: Up to 96
Spaces: 1 listed

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

Available for private functions such as family dinners, birthday parties and Christmas gatherings.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableYes
Bar on siteNo
Tables and chairs includedYes
StageNo
Garden or outdoor spaceA small secure yard/courtyard is available as outdoor space; the source does not describe a landscaped garden.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingStreet parking only; the page says coach parking is unavailable.Yes
Step-free accessPublished ramp access to the courtyard is via the kitchen; check the best access route with the hall for each event.Yes
ToiletsYes
Accessible toiletYes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe hall has no licence for alcohol sales; hirers must obtain any permissions required. The council's dated temporary event notices do not amount to standing permission.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe hall has no licence for copyright music; hirers must obtain any permissions required.Conditional
Late licence availableThe register shows individual past late temporary event notices, but no standing late-hours licence is established.Not confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedThe hirer instructions list bouncy castles as an insurance exception and ask hirers to tell the trustees about extra equipment before use.Conditional
Dog friendlyAssistance dogs are permitted; other animals need prior consent and none may enter kitchens, food preparation or food storage areas.Conditional

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiYes
Projector or screenA Smart TV is stated, but no projector is documented.Not confirmed

Also features

Smart TV with Bluetooth speakers available on request
Table tennis and pool table available on request

Good for

Birthday parties
Private parties
Kids' parties
Fitness & yoga
Classes & courses
Meetings
Community events

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire rates

Standard hire
Standard
Source: www.sowtonvillage.com
£12 per hour
Resident hire
Resident
Resident rate; resident eligibility details are not further specified.
Source: www.sowtonvillage.com
£10 per hour

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Hire from

£12per hour

Capacity: Up to 96
Spaces: 1 listed

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

Official website
Sowton Village Hall, Sowton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2AF
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Sources & checks

Last checked 15 October 2026

Information taken from drive.google.com, www.sowtonvillage.com, www.thewrennreport.co.uk, www.sowtonvillage.com, drive.google.com, licensing.eastdevon.gov.uk, www.geograph.org.uk, www.devoncommunities.org.uk.

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Hire from

£12/hr

Check availability

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableYes
Bar on siteNo
Tables and chairs includedYes
StageNo
Garden or outdoor spaceA small secure yard/courtyard is available as outdoor space; the source does not describe a landscaped garden.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingStreet parking only; the page says coach parking is unavailable.Yes
Step-free accessPublished ramp access to the courtyard is via the kitchen; check the best access route with the hall for each event.Yes
ToiletsYes
Accessible toiletYes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe hall has no licence for alcohol sales; hirers must obtain any permissions required. The council's dated temporary event notices do not amount to standing permission.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe hall has no licence for copyright music; hirers must obtain any permissions required.Conditional
Late licence availableThe register shows individual past late temporary event notices, but no standing late-hours licence is established.Not confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedThe hirer instructions list bouncy castles as an insurance exception and ask hirers to tell the trustees about extra equipment before use.Conditional
Dog friendlyAssistance dogs are permitted; other animals need prior consent and none may enter kitchens, food preparation or food storage areas.Conditional

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiYes
Projector or screenA Smart TV is stated, but no projector is documented.Not confirmed

Also features

Smart TV with Bluetooth speakers available on request
Table tennis and pool table available on request

Good for

Birthday parties
Private parties
Kids' parties
Fitness & yoga
Classes & courses
Meetings
Community events

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