About
Powderham Castle is an elegant family home. The Courtenay family have lived here for over 600 years and have a long history of hosting wonderful events and welcoming people to their magnificent home. Powderham is recognised as one of the Country's leading venues. It has many unique qualities, ensuring memorable occasions for all who choose to hold events here.
The Castle, built in 1392, is set amidst a beautiful Deer Park with breathtaking views across to the Exe Estuary. Its ancient woodland creates a peaceful setting where fallow deer graze and where grey herons and exotic egrets are a familiar sight around the lakes.
The majestic State Rooms were originally designed to impress and continue to do so to this day. The vast Music Room is light and airy; with a splendid domed ceiling creating wonderful acoustics. The State Dining Room has an exceptionally warm and welcoming atmosphere and unlike some stately homes the fireplace and minstrel's gallery are often used by guests. The splendid libraries are equally impressive, making it hard to choose which rooms to use.
Every event and occasion is unique and we tailor our service and facilities to meet your special requirements. By working together we guarantee your event will be a success and one to be proud of.
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Map & Directions
View Map and What's Nearby
Road Directions
Follow the A379 out of Exeter towards Dawlish then follow the Powderham Castle brown tourist signs. The Castle entrance is on the left-hand side as you are leaving the village of Kenton. Please note if you have a SATNAV it may direct you around the back of Powderham. Make sure you stay on the A379.
Public Transport Directions
Bus: The No 2 Stagecoach bus runs from Exeter/Newton Abbot. The bus stop is right outside the park entrance. For timetables please visit www.stagecoachbus.com.
Train: A direct service runs from Exeter St David’s to Starcross. Powderham Castle is less than 2 miles from Starcross, It would take about 20 minutes to walk.
Capacity
| Room | Banqueting | Boardroom | Classroom | Theatre | U-Shaped | Cabaret |
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| 1st Library | 40 | 20 | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| 2nd Library | 40 | 20 | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Both Libraries | 80 | - | 80 | 40 | - | - |
| Music Room | 120 | - | 120 | 140 | - | - |
| State Dining Room | 60 | 25 | 60 | 80 | - | - |
Capacity
| 1st Library Banqueting |
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| Unit | Capacity |
|---|
| Banqueting | 40 |
| 1st Library Boardroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Boardroom | 20 |
| 1st Library Classroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Classroom | 40 |
| 1st Library Theatre |
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| Unit | Capacity |
|---|
| Theatre | 40 |
| 2nd Library Banqueting |
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| Unit | Capacity |
|---|
| Banqueting | 40 |
| 2nd Library Boardroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Boardroom | 20 |
| 2nd Library Classroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Classroom | 40 |
| 2nd Library Theatre |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Theatre | 40 |
| Both Libraries Banqueting |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Banqueting | 80 |
| Both Libraries Classroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Classroom | 80 |
| Both Libraries Theatre |
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| Unit | Capacity |
|---|
| Theatre | 40 |
| Music Room Banqueting |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Banqueting | 120 |
| Music Room Classroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
|---|
| Classroom | 120 |
| Music Room Theatre |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Theatre | 140 |
| State Dining Room Banqueting |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Banqueting | 60 |
| State Dining Room Boardroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Boardroom | 25 |
| State Dining Room Classroom |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Classroom | 60 |
| State Dining Room Theatre |
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| Unit | Capacity |
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| Theatre | 80 |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance Dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Bar
- Catering by approved caterers
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- 'Break-out' Space for Informal Meetings
- Flipchart and Pens
- Licenced for alcohol
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Multimedia / Digital Projector
Key Features
- In countryside
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Parking On Site
Room / Unit Features
- All rooms offer natural daylight
Venue Facilities
- Area for musician/band
- Champagne breakfast available
- Choice of marriage rooms
- Dedicated wedding planner
- Four poster honeymoon suite
- Free overnight accommodation for Bride and Groom
- Garden/grounds available for photography
- Lawn area for marquee
- Overnight accommodation available
- Range of drinks packages
- Use of cake stand and knife
Opening Times
| Powderham Castle (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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